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Get a $200 Kinetic MasterCard® Prepaid Card when you sign up for a qualifying high-speed internet plan. 1 GIG promo: $39.99/mo for 3 months with AutopayHow much internet speed do you need?
Take our free quiz to see how much internet speed is right for you:
What is a good internet speed?
Internet speed | How fast is this? | What you can do |
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0–5 Mbps | Very slow | Send emails, search on Google, stream video in SD on one device |
5–40 Mbps | Slow to moderate | Stream video in HD on three or four devices, play online games |
40–100 Mbps | Moderate to fast | Stream easily on multiple devices in HD or 4K, download big files quickly, run several smart devices |
100–500 Mbps | Very fast | Stream in 4K on more than five devices simultaneously, download massive files quickly, host a livestream |
500–1,000+ Mbps | Extremely fast | Stream in 4K on 10+ devices, run 10+ smart-home devices at a time, do basically anything on lots of devices |
1,200–5,000 Mbps | Faster than you need | Operate a bitcoin-mining farm with two dozen computers, watch Frozen in 4K on 100 devices at the same time |
About our Windstream internet speed test
The Windstream internet speed measures three things:
Download speed: The speed at which your device pulls data from the internet. Usually measured in Mbps or Gbps.
Upload speed: The speed at which your device sends data to the internet. Usually measured in Mbps or Gbps.
Latency (Ping): The time (measured in milliseconds) it takes for a signal to travel from your device to an internet server and back. Lower latency means your connection has a better response time for activities like gaming and livestreams.
How does the Windstream internet speed test work?
Our speed test connects to a nearby server and sends information back and forth. By sending files of different lengths and measuring how long it takes, the test learns about the speed of your connection. This usually reflects your home’s internet speed, but other factors like a slow router or people watching Netflix in the next room can impact the results too.
To get a more accurate measurement of your internet connection, connect your device directly to the router using an Ethernet cable instead of a wireless connection, and make sure you’re not also using bandwidth on other devices.
Windstream internet speed FAQ
How fast are Windstream internet speeds?
Windstream has a broad range of speeds, from 100 Mbps to 2,000 Mbps. To get the fastest, most reliable speeds that Windstream has to offer, choose its 2 Gig fiber plan.
How do I get faster internet?
You can get faster internet by upgrading your internet plan. If you can’t upgrade your current speeds and feel stuck with bad service, you can also switch to a new provider.
Run a search with your zip code below to see what kinds of speeds you can get in your area.
Is fiber better than cable and DSL?
Fiber is the fastest and most reliable type of internet connection, making it a better choice than either cable or DSL if it’s available in your area.