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What to Expect from Windstream
Windstream's fastest available plans reach 2,000 Mbps down / 2,000 Mbps up, and across its footprint typical available speeds are about 807 Mbps down / 744 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 Windstream line actually delivers.
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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.
Windstream Speed Reviews
Windstream has 88 reviews and ratings across the United States. If you'd like to tell others about your experience, you can rate or review Windstream here.
For detailed reviews, visit our Windstream Internet Reviews page.
Top Cities for Windstream
Windstream is available in 5,478 cities throughout the country. Here is a list of top cities with Windstream internet service:
Charlotte, NC
- Availability: 24.82%
- Avg. Download Speed: 689 Mbps
Atlanta, GA
- Availability: 5.25%
- Avg. Download Speed: 992 Mbps
Lexington, KY
- Availability: 94.71%
- Avg. Download Speed: 570 Mbps
Cleveland, OH
- Availability: 13.15%
- Avg. Download Speed: 1,038 Mbps
Lincoln, NE
- Availability: 93.13%
- Avg. Download Speed: 388 Mbps
Houston, TX
- Availability: 3.25%
- Avg. Download Speed: 720 Mbps
Tulsa, OK
- Availability: 21.96%
- Avg. Download Speed: 618 Mbps
Winston-Salem, NC
- Availability: 24.74%
- Avg. Download Speed: 660 Mbps
Pittsburgh, PA
- Availability: 6.09%
- Avg. Download Speed: 964 Mbps
Columbia, SC
- Availability: 15.77%
- Avg. Download Speed: 831 Mbps
Broken Arrow, OK
- Availability: 86.72%
- Avg. Download Speed: 526 Mbps
Akron, OH
- Availability: 18.21%
- Avg. Download Speed: 724 Mbps
Concord, NC
- Availability: 93.14%
- Avg. Download Speed: 819 Mbps
Sugar Land, TX
- Availability: 82.71%
- Avg. Download Speed: 507 Mbps
Minneapolis, MN
- Availability: 2.71%
- Avg. Download Speed: 152 Mbps
Windstream Speed Test FAQ
Why is my Windstream 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 Windstream line, test over a wired connection.
How does ISPReports measure Windstream speeds?
Tests run against the nearest of Cloudflare's edge locations, so the result reflects your access network rather than a server inside Windstream'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 Windstream 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.