Test your internet provider's speed and compare it to the national average.
Comcast Xfinity offers cable internet from 75 Mbps to 2 Gbps. Average download speeds typically range from 200-250 Mbps. If you're on Xfinity, test your speed above and compare to your plan's advertised speed.
Charter Spectrum provides cable internet with plans starting at 300 Mbps up to 1 Gbps. Average real-world speeds are around 200-300 Mbps. No data caps are included on most Spectrum plans.
AT&T offers both DSL and fiber internet. AT&T Fiber plans deliver symmetric speeds up to 5 Gbps. DSL plans are significantly slower (5-100 Mbps). Fiber customers typically see speeds close to advertised rates.
Verizon Fios is a fiber-to-the-home service offering symmetric speeds from 300 Mbps to 2 Gbps. Fios consistently ranks among the fastest ISPs in the US with low latency and high reliability.
T-Mobile's 5G Home Internet delivers typical speeds of 33-245 Mbps depending on your location and network congestion. Speeds vary more than wired providers since it uses the cellular network.
Cox offers cable internet from 100 Mbps to 2 Gbps. Average measured speeds are typically 150-250 Mbps. Cox serves primarily the western and southern United States.
Comcast Xfinity offers speeds from 75 Mbps to 2,000 Mbps depending on your plan. The average measured download speed is around 200-250 Mbps. Run the speed test above to see your actual Xfinity speed and compare it to the national average.
A good speed depends on your plan, but generally: 100+ Mbps download is good for most households, 300+ Mbps is great for multiple streamers and gamers, and 500+ Mbps or gigabit is excellent. Your speed should be at least 80% of your plan's advertised speed.
ISP advertised speeds are "up to" maximums, not guarantees. Actual speeds vary due to: network congestion during peak hours (evenings, weekends), WiFi vs wired connection, router quality, distance from ISP infrastructure, number of devices, and potential ISP throttling.
Fiber providers like Google Fiber, Verizon Fios, and AT&T Fiber consistently deliver the fastest speeds. Among cable providers, Xfinity and Spectrum offer competitive gigabit plans. T-Mobile and Verizon 5G home internet are emerging wireless alternatives.
To get the most from your ISP: 1) Use ethernet instead of WiFi, 2) Upgrade your modem and router, 3) Test at different times to check for congestion, 4) Call your ISP if speeds are consistently below your plan, 5) Consider upgrading your plan, 6) Check for firmware updates on your equipment.