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Spectrum Speed Test

Enter a zip code, city, or address below to see what speeds you can expect in your location for Spectrum and other ISPs.

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How we measure: a real-world test to a neutral point on the open internet, not a server inside your provider network, so it reflects everyday speed and can read slightly below best-case on-network tests.

We record anonymized results (speed, latency, your provider and coarse location) to publish honest, real-world speed data by provider. No personal information is stored.

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What to Expect from Spectrum

Spectrum's fastest available plans reach 1,000 Mbps down / 1,000 Mbps up, and across its footprint typical available speeds are about 1,000 Mbps down / 190 Mbps up. These are advertised “up to” figures from FCC availability data, so no connection reaches them exactly. Run the test above to see what your own Spectrum line actually delivers.

Spectrum Measured Speeds

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Providers available in your area come from our coverage data. "Available up to" is the fastest advertised plan; measured speeds appear once a provider has enough independent tests, otherwise we say "collecting" rather than guess.

Spectrum Speed Reviews

Spectrum has a speed rating of 3.61 out of 5, with a total of 1758 reviews and ratings across the United States. Speed ratings by service type include: Fiber: 3.77, Cable: 3.59. If you'd like to tell others about your experience, you can rate or review Spectrum here.

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Customer Rating

Fiber

Fiber: 3.77 of 5 stars

(179)

Cable

Cable: 3.59 of 5 stars

(1579)

For detailed reviews, visit our Spectrum Internet Reviews page.

Top Cities for Spectrum

Spectrum is available in 15,558 cities throughout the country. Here is a list of top cities with Spectrum internet service:

Los Angeles, CA
  • Availability: 90.47%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 1,000 Mbps
Dallas, TX
  • Availability: 86.33%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 1,000 Mbps
New York, NY
  • Availability: 28.12%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 1,000 Mbps
Riverside, CA
  • Availability: 94.00%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 1,000 Mbps
Tampa, FL
  • Availability: 98.36%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 1,000 Mbps
St. Louis, MO
  • Availability: 90.19%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 1,000 Mbps
Queens, NY
  • Availability: 99.50%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 1,000 Mbps
Orlando, FL
  • Availability: 89.11%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 1,000 Mbps
San Antonio, TX
  • Availability: 91.10%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 1,000 Mbps
Charlotte, NC
  • Availability: 87.53%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 1,000 Mbps
Cincinnati, OH
  • Availability: 93.20%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 1,000 Mbps
Columbus, OH
  • Availability: 94.01%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 1,000 Mbps
Austin, TX
  • Availability: 86.86%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 1,000 Mbps
Cleveland, OH
  • Availability: 84.64%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 1,000 Mbps
Manhattan, NY
  • Availability: 95.16%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 1,000 Mbps

Spectrum Speed Test FAQ

Why is my Spectrum speed lower than advertised?

Advertised speeds are “up to” peaks measured on an ideal connection. Real-world speed to a neutral point on the open internet runs a few percent lower, and Wi-Fi, older equipment, or peak-hour congestion lower it further. For the truest read of your Spectrum line, test over a wired connection.

How does ISPReports measure Spectrum speeds?

Tests run against the nearest of Cloudflare's edge locations, so the result reflects your access network rather than a server inside Spectrum's own network. We verify each result by network operator, aggregate it as a median (not an average, which a few fast tests would skew), and only publish a provider's measured speeds once enough independent tests exist. We do not accept provider-submitted numbers.

Is Spectrum good for gaming and video calls?

Run the test above. The connection-quality grade reads latency under load and packet loss, which determine whether calls and games stay smooth, beyond the raw download number.