Check Your Frontier Internet Speed
Check to see if your internet connection lives up to the speeds promised in your current plan with our speed test. After your results come in, compare your current performance with what was advertised, other Frontier plans, competing providers, and the national average (which we’ll share below).
🔍 Pro Tip: For the most accurate results, connect your device using an Ethernet cable and limit other connected devices or apps during the test. Try testing at different times of day for the most reliable performance overview.
Understanding Your Speed Test Results
⬇️ Download Speed
Download speed measures how fast your internet connection pulls data from the web—like loading websites, streaming video, or downloading files. It’s the most important number for most users and is often the headline speed of your internet plan.
⬆️ Upload Speed
Upload speed is how fast your connection sends data—such as uploading files to the cloud, video conferencing, or sending emails with large attachments. It’s usually lower than download speed, and that’s normal.
⚡ Ping Rate (Latency)
Ping, or latency, measures the time (in milliseconds) it takes for your device to send a signal to a server and get a response. Lower latency means less lag—especially important for gaming and video calls. Aim for:
- Under 100 ms for general browsing and streaming
- Under 30 ms for competitive gaming and real-time communication
Cities with Fastest Frontier Internet Speeds
These are the cities and metro areas Frontier Internet services that have the highest download speeds offered. While the speeds are still low in some cases, Frontier is working to improve their infrastructure and offerings, and they are a strong option in these locations
Frontier Average Speeds vs. Advertised Speeds
Does Frontier match what they promise in terms of their download speeds? In most cases and with most plans, the answer appears to be yes, although you may want to watch out if you’re interested in their most modest plans.
Frontier Internet Fastest Download Speeds
This graph showcases the average of the top 10 percent download speeds based on speed tests over the last 12 months. You can compare it to your own results to see if you are getting the best of what Frontier has to offer.
Frontier Internet Average Download Speeds
You can use this graph to determine the average download speed of Frontier users performing a speed test over the last 12 months. As you can see, the average is still rather slow, especially when compared to nearly any competitor, but there is a trend towards improvement in recent months.
<50 Mbps
Great for individuals to browse the internet, check email, and other basic browsing.
50-100 Mbps
Great for streaming Netflix, videos, and online meetings.
100-200 Mbps
Great for streaming high quality videos, fast downloads, video games, and multiple devices.
200+ Mbps
Great for doing almost anything at ultra fast speeds.
Troubleshooting Slow Frontier Speeds
If your Frontier speed test results are consistently below expectations, try the following solutions before contacting support:
1. Improve Wi-Fi Signal Strength
- Move your router to a central, open location
- Keep it away from metal objects, microwaves, or thick walls
- Use a Wi-Fi extender for larger homes or weak zones
2. Update Your Equipment
- Replace outdated modems or routers (especially those over 3 years old)
- Make sure your router supports your subscribed internet tier (e.g., DOCSIS 3.1 for gigabit plans)
3. Test With a Wired Connection
- Use an Ethernet cable to rule out Wi-Fi interference
- If speeds improve drastically, the issue is likely your wireless setup
4. Avoid Network Congestion
- Schedule heavy downloads/uploads during off-peak hours
- Disconnect unused devices hogging bandwidth in the background
5. Contact Frontier Support
- If none of the above resolves the issue, reach out to Frontier to check for outages, line issues, or plan mismatches