Provider comparison

Cox Communications vs Spectrum

An honest side-by-side on speed, pricing, coverage, and the real-world tradeoffs between Cox Communications and Spectrum.

Side-by-side

FeatureCox CommunicationsSpectrum
Technologycablecable
Top speed (download)1,000 Mbps1,000 Mbps
Symmetric upload?NoNo
Starting price$50/mo$50/mo
FootprintStrongest in Arizona, California, Louisiana, Nevada, Virginia, and Oklahoma.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.

Cox Communications

Cox Communications is one of the largest privately held US cable providers, offering hybrid fiber-coax internet to 18 states.

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Spectrum

Spectrum, owned by Charter Communications, is the second-largest US cable internet provider, offering uncapped cable plans across 41 states.

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