About Our Frontier Speed Test Tool
Whether Frontier is your internet provider or you use a different provider, the speed test below can show key statistics about your internet connection.
Note: This speed test can be used to test any internet provider, not just Frontier .
If your Frontier speed test result is lower than expected, try resetting your router or call Frontier customer service for additional assistance.
Use our speed test to assess the capability of your broadband service whether you use Frontier or another provider. These modules are designed to display statistics for download speed and upload performance. These two results are the main indicators of broadband internet robustness. As of January 2022, Frontier’s average download rate is 185.71 Mbps. Throughout their coverage footprint, the average latency on Frontier Internet speed tests is 19.25ms. For context, wired connections generally perform in the 5–70ms range. Satellite broadband connections, on the other hand, can be closer to 500–800ms.
Frontier Internet Speed Data
Maximum Advertised Download Mbps
User Speed Test Download Mbps
Average Latency
Speed Tests from Frontier Customers
Average Jitter
Frontier Fastest Download Speeds Over Time
Frontier Average Download Speeds Over Time
Top Cities For Frontier Internet Service
| Rochester, NY | 5,000 mbps | 13 mbps |
| Durham, NC | 5,000 mbps | 45 mbps |
| Bloomington, IL | 5,000 mbps | 11 mbps |
| Lafayette, IN | 5,000 mbps | 302 mbps |
| New Haven, CT | 5,000 mbps | 6 mbps |
| Waterbury, CT | 5,000 mbps | 10 mbps |
| Muskegon, MI | 5,000 mbps | 12 mbps |
| Charleston, WV | 5,000 mbps | 15 mbps |
| Hartford, CT | 5,000 mbps | 12 mbps |
| Cookeville, TN | 5,000 mbps | 158 mbps |
Fastest Cities For Frontier Internet Service
| Orestes, IN | 5,000 mbps | 534 mbps |
| Aledo, IL | 5,000 mbps | 530 mbps |
| Moab, UT | 5,000 mbps | 530 mbps |
| Glenville, WV | 5,000 mbps | 524 mbps |
| Tonopah, NV | 5,000 mbps | 497 mbps |
Frontier Communications Speed Test FAQ
Frontier speed tests are based on real-world user tests on both Frontier DSL and Frontier Fiber connections. Due to the large speed difference on both of those networks, the speed results above are more indicative of Frontier Communications as a whole rather than just their DSL or fiber service areas.
Frontier DSL Download Speeds vs Upload Speeds
Frontier download speeds are generally strong across the board, but Frontier upload speeds can vary depending on your service area. If you are in a Frontier Fiber service area, your upload speed should be similar to the download speed you see advertised. In Frontier DSL areas, the upload speed will be much lower, usually about a tenth of the download speed.
Having download speeds that are much faster is normal for home Internet service. Most online activities (Netflix, Facebook, etc) need dramatically more download bandwidth than upload. For this reason, networks prioritize download to maximize the number of customers they can serve.
Frontier Latency Test Results
Frontier has relatively low latency, or “ping.” Latency is the measurement of how long it takes for data to travel to and from remote servers. When you feel lag on a Skype call, that’s due to high latency. Frontier’s backbone is largely fiber-based, and their latency results tend to be good. If your Frontier latency measurement is less than 100ms, you shouldn’t have any issues with lag on your Internet connection.
Frontier DSL vs Fiber Network Speeds
Frontier uses two different types of cable to connect their customers to the Internet: DSL cables (telephone wires) and fiber wires (Internet-specific wires).
Frontier vs Frontier Fiber Internet Speeds
Frontier Fiber is the fastest Frontier option by a long shot. Frontier Fiber uses newer lines to connect to individual subscriber addresses, rather than piggybacking on old copper lines. Frontier’s speeds run into the gigabit range in their fiber areas, while DSL areas generally top out around 75 Mbps.
