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The definitions for the terminology used in the speed test can be found below. Download Speed: The speed of the connection when downloading from the Internet to your computer. Upload Speed: The speed of the connection when uploading data from your computer to another computer somewhere on the Internet. Latency: A synonym for delay, latency is an expression of how. The speed test is a snapshot of your service at a point in time. You may want to re-run the test a few times in a row to see how the results improve. If the results of the speed test are not what you expect, here are a few things you can try next to improve your Internet speeds. The AT&T Speed Test shows you your baseline speeds. Baseline speeds are determined by using the AT&T servers closest to you to measure the speed between your devices (including computers, smartphones, tablets, game consoles, and smart TVs) and the internet. An internet speed test measures the connection speed and quality of your connected device to the internet. It does so by running multiple consecutive tests that analyze different aspects of your internet connection, namely ping (latency), download speed, and upload speed. Let's run a quick check-up Your speed test results may not match your plan speeds—but don't worry, that's normal. Browsers have different capabilities and may give you different results, particularly on high-speed connections. If you want something to compare against, try downloading the Speedtest app for some extra accuracy.

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Spectrum Internet

We like the simplicity of selecting an Internet plan with Spectrum—there are just three plans, and all of them are fast.

The three plans Spectrum offers are Spectrum Internet®, up to 100 Mpbs (wireless speeds may vary) for $49.99 per month for 12 months. Spectrum Internet Ultra with speeds up to 400 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary) for $69.99 per month for 12 months. And Spectrum Internet Gig with speeds up to 940 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary) for $109.99 a month for 12 months.

Actual speeds vary by location. For example, in Carlsbad, California, the average download speed is 82 Mbps, but in Helena, Montana, it's 32.71 Mbps.

Top advertised download speed:

Up to
940 Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)

Spectrum average Internet speed test results:

Average download speed: 80.22 Mbps

Average latency: 9.34 ms

Total speed tests: 1,326,252

Fastest cities for Spectrum Internet service

Spectrum doesn't play around with 'bargain' slow speed plans that are sure to disappoint anyone living in the twenty-first century. The slowest plan offered by Spectrum whizzes along at speeds up to 100 Mbps, which is ample speed for a household of three to four people to stream video on multiple devices. Hopping up to even faster speeds up to 100 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary) for $49.99 per month for 12 months, Spectrum gives you more bandwidth for gaming and faster file uploads and downloads.

In some areas of the country, Spectrum offers speeds up to 940 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary) for $109.99 a month for 12 months. In other places, up to 100 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary) for $49.99 a month for 12 months is the fastest available. That's because Spectrum uses cable infrastructure originally installed by three different telecommunications companies to deliver cable internet to 41 states.

Spectrum's parent company—Charter Communications—bought out two other telecommunications companies (Bright House Networks and Time Warner Cable) and combined them to create the third-largest telecommunications company in the US—Spectrum. In some areas, the infrastructure is built to enable faster connection speeds, which is why there are different Spectrum speeds available across the country.

Spectrum Mobile broadband

Spectrum Mobile utilizes the most reliable 4G LTE network, which we assume is Verizon. Connection speeds for 4G data vary based on network congestion and your proximity to cell phone towers. Verizon's 4G LTE data averages speeds of 5 to 12 Mbps, with upload speeds topping out around 5 Mbps. That's usually fast enough to watch YouTube videos and browse the web while you're sitting on the train during your morning commute. (Just keep those earbuds handy.)

Plus, if you're a Spectrum Mobile customer, you'll also have access to Spectrum Internet's network of WiFi hotspots, since Spectrum Mobile is only available to current Internet customers. You can use these WiFi hotspots around the city to keep data usage low on your phone.

With Spectrum Mobile, you can pay for data by the Gig ($14/GB) or pay for an unlimited data plan ($45 per line). By-the-Gig data can be shared with other phones you have on your plan.

As far as data speeds go, keep in mind that if you opt for the Unlimited plan, you will experience reduced data speed after the monthly 20 GB threshold.

AT&T vs. Spectrum

AT&T has a wider range of plans (from 5 Mbps to 1,000 Mbps), but Spectrum's pricing on midrange plans (around 100 Mbps) is a little lower than AT&T's.

Xfinity vs. Spectrum

Although a little pricey, Xfinity has a better WiFi network and the fastest available speeds. Spectrum has unlimited data, which comes in handy if you like streaming video.

CenturyLink vs. Spectrum

Both CenturyLink and Spectrum Internet are no contract, although prices do go up for Spectrum after the first year. But Spectrum gets better ratings for customer service.

Internet Speed Recommendations

The speed you need depends on what you like to do online and how many people use your connection. The more folks in your household, the more bandwidth you'll need.

These recommendations give you a quick reference on what to shoot for. For a more personalized speed recommendation, use our How Much Speed Do I Need? tool.

1-3 People:
5 Mbps

4 - 6 People:
10 Mbps

1-3 People:
5 Mbps

4 - 6 People:
25 Mbps

1-3 People:
25 Mbps

4 - 6 People:
100 Mbps

1-3 People:
SD Video: 10 Mbps
HD Video: 50 Mbps

4 - 6 People:
SD Video: 50 Mbps
HD Video: 100+ Mbps

About our Spectrum Internet speed test

Our Spectrum Internet speed test will show you how fast your Internet is actually clipping along—which might be different from the advertised speeds. By connecting to servers near you, our speed test gives you the most accurate results possible.

Internet speeds vary throughout the day, so make sure you try the speed test during peak and off-peak hours to get a good idea of how well your Internet is performing. You can also test your WiFi from different rooms in your house to determine where you have the strongest signal. If you have dead zones, adjusting the location of your router/modem can help.

How does the Spectrum Internet speed test work?

An Internet speed test will show your actual connection speed in megabits per second (Mbps).

The Spectrum Internet speed test will prompt your browser to attempt to download a test (or dummy) file. The speed test will keep track of how long it takes for your computer to download this file. Don't worry—the file is harmless. This size of the file is then divided by the download time to calculate your download speed in megabits per second (Mbps).

Next, the speed test switches things around to upload the same file, calculating how long it takes. The file size is then divided by the upload time to calculate your upload speed.

Your latency is measured in the test as well. Latency is also known as lag time, and a high number is a bad thing here, folks. To test for latency, a signal known as a ping is sent from your computer to your internet server, which then boomerangs back to your computer. The faster data can travel, the lower your latency. The longer it takes for a ping to travel this distance, the higher your latency score is. Low latency scores of 20 ms to 40 ms (milliseconds) is fantastic. A high latency (over 70 ms) can give you noticeable delays when you're doing things like playing games online.

Keep in mind that advertised speeds are listed as 'up to' and are not a promise of actual speed. Still, you should be getting close to the speed you're paying for most of the time. If not, contact Spectrum and let them know.

For the best results, we recommend using a wired connection to your internet (with an Ethernet cable). Then try it on your WiFi. If there's a big difference, you might have problems with your router/modem.

If you aren't getting the speed you need, try resetting your modem. If that doesn't work, you can contact Spectrum about it. And if you still can't get the speeds you need, it's easy to cancel Spectrum and switch to another provider since Spectrum doesn't have contracts. But keep in mind that a new provider will probably charge an installation fee, though, and may require a contract.

Spectrum Internet speed FAQ

How fast are Spectrum Internet speeds?

Spectrum Internet speed packages vary based on your location. In some cities, there are three plans, up to 100 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary) for $49.99 a month for 12 months, up to 400 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary) for $69.99 a month for 12 months and 940 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary) for $109.99 a month for 12 months.

According to our data, three of the five cities with the fastest Spectrum Internet connections are located in the DFW (Dallas–Fort Worth) area in Texas, with two others located in Southern California and Long Island, New York.

The slowest Spectrum Internet service is in Montana, Idaho, Nebraska, western New York, and Lexington, South Carolina. The slowest Spectrum speed we've seen come through our test is about 36 Mbps, while the fastest hit 82 Mbps. That's not to say Spectrum can't get faster than that—we just haven't had any Spectrum Gig customers use our test yet.

Does Spectrum offer cable TV with no contract?

Yes, Spectrum offers no contract cable TV service. Spectrum TV packages range in price from $44.99 to $104.99 per month. Spectrum offers Double and Triple Play bundles with Internet, mobile phone plans, and home phone (landline) service.

Spectrum also offers a streaming TV service called TV Essentials for $14.99 per month. Rather than delivering content through cable boxes, TV Essentials streams live TV content to your Internet-connected device. Since there's no setup fee, it's easy to cancel or add service anytime.

TV Essentials has over 60 basic channels like A&E, Comedy Central, Discovery, Animal Planet, BBC America, Hallmark, and more. You can't get premium channels like HBO® or STARZ®, but it's a great bargain package for Spectrum Internet customers who want a little live TV to go along with their Netflix or Hulu account.

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Average Internet Speed Test Result in the US 2020-2021

In this chart we show the average download speed across all users who ran a speed test in the last 12 months.

Is My Internet Speed Test Result Fast Enough?

Our speed test tool is designed to help you understand how your internet connection performs on a daily basis. As you can see from the data above, internet speeds are improving across the country in 2021. For a more detailed comparison, you can also view average speed test results for internet providers in New York, Denver, Atlanta, and every other city in the U.S. by visiting our dedicated city data pages.

1-2 Mbps

At speeds below 2 Mbps, you will be very limited in terms of what you can do online.

1-2 Mbps is suitable for:

• Basic web browsing
• Checking email
• Single-user homes

2–10 Mbps

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Speeds of 2–10 Mbps offer a bit more flexibility than the bottom end, but you'll still be limited if you want to stream HD media or download large files.

2–10 Mbps is suitable for:

• Basic web browsing
• Streaming standard or HD content on one device at a time
• Single or two-user homes

10–25 Mbps

At the 10–25 Mbps level, you should have little to no trouble performing basic tasks online, as well as streaming HD content. Keep in mind that large families or users with many devices may still experience slower-than-expected performance. Using WiFi can also reduce your performance in this range.

10–25 Mbps is suitable for:

• Streaming HD content on one to two devices at a time
• Online gaming
• One to four-user homes

25+ Mbps

Speeds of around 25 Mbps should be sufficient for the average internet user. You can stream HD content on multiple devices, play online games, and handle medium/larger downloads with relative ease.

25+ Mbps speeds are suitable for:

• Streaming HD content on multiple devices or 4K content on one device at a time
• Playing online games and downloading medium-sized files
• Medium-sized families of two to six people

50+ Mbps

Speeds above 50 Mbps should be more than enough for the majority of internet users, regardless of the task at hand. You can stream HD or even 4K content with ease, use multiple devices at once, and download large files without prohibitive download times.

Speeds of 50 Mbps or more are suitable for:

• Heavy streaming or gaming households, 4K content
• Large families of power users
• Frequent large downloads

Why Run An Internet Speed Test?

For one, it could potentially save you some money.

Yes, really. You may be paying for more speed than you actually need, and these additional fees could be costing you month after month. Based on the information above, if you find that your internet speeds are higher than needed, we'd recommend reaching out to your ISP (Internet Service Provider) and switching to a lower-cost plan.

Then there's the flipside; you may be paying for speeds you're not actually getting. Running our internet speed test is the best way to determine if your provider is actually holding up their end of the bargain. If you test your connection multiple times and find that you aren't getting what you're paying for, we recommend reaching out to your ISP for help. This will often solve the issue, but not always.

Keep in mind that using WiFi tends to reduce performance. The speeds advertised by internet providers are based on the speed you get with a device wired directly to the router using an ethernet cable.

How To Run A Speed Test

Before you start the test, there are a few things you can do to ensure you get the most accurate results.

• Be sure to place the laptop, tablet or smartphone you are using as close to your router as possible. Distance, walls, plumbing and other factors can all have an effect on your results.
• Be sure to turn off any other devices that might be clogging your connection. This includes TV's, streaming devices, and other computers around your home.
• On the device you are using for testing, be sure that you aren't actively downloading any files or updates before beginning the test.

Understanding Your Internet Speed Test Results

In order to better understand your internet speed test, it is vital to know the difference between upload speed and download speed.

Upload Speed

Upload speed refers to how quickly your connection can send something (data, in this case) from your device to the wider internet. This number is often not the one heavily advertised by service providers online, and this is on purpose. In short, most activities online do not require high upload speeds. Some do, however, including Skype and other video chat services, online gaming, and large cloud storage applications like Dropbox and Google Drive.

Download Speed

Download speed refers to how quickly your connection can retrieve data from a website or server online. Almost all activities require a certain amount of download speed, so this is the main number you'll want to pay attention to when deciding how much internet speed you need. Streaming multiple TV shows or movies at the same time (especially 4K media) and downloading large files are both examples of activities that require higher download speeds than average.

How Much Internet Speed Do I Really Need?

Determining how much internet speed you actually need is really a matter of how you use the internet on a daily basis. For instance, a power user in a large family who all frequently stream movies and shows, play games, and download large files is going to need a higher download speed to accommodate them. Meanwhile, someone living in a one or two-person apartment who just checks email and occasionally watches a show on Netflix will need far less.

For more information, be sure to check out our guide to determining how much internet speed you need.

How Does An Internet Speed Test Work?

Though there are a variety of different internet speed tests available online, they all essentially operate in the same basic way. In essence, when you begin the test, our tool will upload a set of files from your network to the test server nearest your location. It will then perform the same test in reverse, downloading the set of files from the server instead. Throughout the process, our tool measures a variety of data points, including the speeds of both your upload and download.

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Despite how useful this information can be, you will find that the speeds you see reported will almost always be a bit lower than you might have expected. These variations are to be expected, and for the most accurate results, we recommend running the test 3-4 times back to back to get a solid average.

Speed Test Terms: How To Understand Your Results

Does A Slow Speed Test Mean I'm Being Throttled?

Not necessarily. There are many reasons why you may not be getting the results you expected from your speed test. Once again, make sure you run the test multiple times to rule out any random dips in speed. Also be sure to double check that no one else is using their device on your network when you run the test. Even a single smartphone can measurably alter your results if it is downloading a large update or streaming content at the same time as your speed test.

If you've ruled out the above and are concerned that you aren't getting the speeds you're paying for, read this: How To Tell If Your Internet Is Being Throttled.

What To Do If Your Speed Test Is Much Slower Than Expected

Our first recommendation is always to contact your service provider directly for help. They will be able to alert you to any network outages or other issues in your area, and can often troubleshoot your individual connection over the phone or via a live chat service.

Beyond this, if you can't get immediate help, try using an ethernet cable to connect your computer to the router directly, if possible. If this doesn't help, there is almost certainly something wrong with your connection on the provider's side. If it does help, you may be experiencing signal issues with your WiFi.

How can I test my internet provider's speed?

You can check the download and upload speeds of your ISP by using their corresponding link below: