Provider comparison
CenturyLink vs Spectrum
An honest side-by-side on speed, pricing, coverage, and the real-world tradeoffs between CenturyLink and Spectrum.
Side-by-side
| Feature | CenturyLink | Spectrum |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | dsl, fiber | cable |
| Top speed (download) | 940 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps |
| Symmetric upload? | Yes (fiber) | No |
| Starting price | $30/mo | $50/mo |
| Footprint | Largest legacy DSL footprint in the US; fiber growth concentrated in Phoenix, Las Vegas, Denver, Minneapolis, and Seattle. | 41 states; strongest presence in the Carolinas, Texas, New York, Ohio, and the Pacific Northwest. |
Pricing reflects each carrier's current promotional retail and may differ at your address.
CenturyLink
CenturyLink (a Lumen brand) offers DSL across 36 states and continues to expand its Quantum Fiber network in select metros.
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Spectrum, owned by Charter Communications, is the second-largest US cable internet provider, offering uncapped cable plans across 41 states.
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