CenturyLink Internet Speed Test
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CenturyLink offers a variety of plans at affordable prices. If you’re not a CenturyLink customer and would like to become one, enter your zip code below to find out if CenturyLink is available in your area.
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If you refer a new customer to CenturyLink services and they sign up, you and the new customer will both get a reward of up to $100.How do CenturyLink internet speed test results compare to competitors?
| Provider | Average download speed | Average upload speed | Average latency |
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| 155.68 Mbps | 194.79 Mbps | 23.45 ms |
| 136.27 Mbps | 11.44 Mbps | 24.76 ms |
| 118.43 Mbps | 12.29 Mbps | 33.40 ms |
How do CenturyLink advertised internet speeds compare to competitors?
| Provider | Speed | Price | Shop plans |
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| 75–1,200 Mbps | $25.00–$80.00/mo.* | Shop Xfinity Plans |
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| 100–1,000 Mbps | $49.99–$99.99/mo.† | Shop Cox Plans |
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| Up to 1,000 Mbps | $49.99–$89.99/mo.‡ | Shop Spectrum Plans |
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What is a good internet speed?
| Internet speed | How fast is this? | What you can do |
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| 0–5 Mbps | Very slow | Send emails, search on Google, stream video in SD on one device |
| 5–40 Mbps | Slow to moderate | Stream video in HD on three or four devices, play online games |
| 40–100 Mbps | Moderate to fast | Stream easily on multiple devices in HD or 4K, download big files quickly, run several smart devices |
| 100–500 Mbps | Very fast | Stream in 4K on more than five devices simultaneously, download massive files quickly, host a livestream |
| 500–1,000+ Mbps | Extremely fast | Stream in 4K on 10+ devices, run 10+ smart-home devices at a time, do basically anything on lots of devices |
| 1,200–5,000 Mbps | Faster than you need | Operate a bitcoin-mining farm with two dozen computers, watch Frozen in 4K on 100 devices at the same time |
About our CenturyLink internet speed test
The CenturyLink internet speed measures three things:
Download speed: The speed at which your device pulls data from the internet. Usually measured in Mbps or Gbps.
Upload speed: The speed at which your device sends data to the internet. Usually measured in Mbps or Gbps.
Latency (Ping): The time (measured in milliseconds) it takes for a signal to travel from your device to an internet server and back. Lower latency means your connection has a better response time for activities like gaming and livestreams.
How does the CenturyLink internet speed test work?
Our CenturyLink speed test works by sending a signal to a nearby test server and measuring how long it takes for the server to respond. The test also opens multiple simultaneous connections to the server to download and upload small pieces of data. Through that process, the test is able to determine how long it takes to collect and deliver the data and the amount of network bandwidth used in the process.
CenturyLink internet speed FAQ
How fast are CenturyLink internet speeds?
CenturyLink’s flagship fiber internet plan reaches speeds of 940 Mbps. CenturyLink also has DSL internet, which can hit maximum speeds of 140 Mbps—but most areas with DSL should expect slower speeds.
How do I get faster internet?
You can get faster internet by upgrading your internet plan. If you can’t upgrade your current speeds and feel stuck with bad service, you can also switch to a new provider.
Run a search with your zip code below to see what kinds of speeds you can get in your area.
Is cable better than fiber and DSL?
Cable is not faster than fiber internet, but it is better than DSL. You can hit max speeds of 1,000 Mbps over many cable connections, whereas DSL only reaches about 100 Mbps.
Disclaimers
CenturyLink Internet speeds and plans
*Speed may not be available in your area. Paperless billing or prepay required. Additional taxes, fees, and surcharges apply. Get the fastest internet speed available at your location (max speed is up to 140 Mbps).
# Limited availability. Service and rate in select locations only. Paperless billing required. Taxes and fees apply.
‡Speed may not be available in your area. Maximum download/upload speed of up to 940 Mbps via a wired connection. Paperless billing required. Taxes and fees apply. Offer details. Offer includes professional installation at customer’s eligible location.
How do CenturyLink advertised internet speeds compare to competitors?
*For 12 months. No term contract. Taxes and equipment not included. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount. Regional price differences may apply. For 24 months. No term contract. Taxes not included. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount. Regional price differences may apply.
†for 12 months with 1-yr. term agreement
‡Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra.