In Alberta there are 2 internet service providers, with Frontier Communications being the most popular. Frontier Communications offers DSL internet service. In recent tests, Frontier Communications customers had an average download speed of 6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 1 Mbps. In addition to Frontier Communications, DSL internet service is also available from CenturyLink.
While our research has shown these to be the real speeds that users experience, there are many factors that can affect the actual download and upload speeds you will encounter. These may include the type of internet connection you have, the distance between your device and the router, the number of users on the network, and the strength of the signal.
| Provider | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Communications DSL | 6 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 47 ms |
| CenturyLink DSL | 430 Mbps | 912 Mbps | 16 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Frontier Communications is the most popular provider in Alberta offering DSL internet service. Users have been getting 6 Mbps for download speeds and 1 Mbps for upload speeds over 6 recent tests.
Frontier Communications has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Alberta. 67% of users saw download speeds slower than 10 Mbps, and 100% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.
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CenturyLink is the 2nd most popular provider in Alberta offering DSL internet service. Users have been getting 430 Mbps for download speeds and 912 Mbps for upload speeds over 1 recent tests.
CenturyLink has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Alberta. 100% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 100% of users saw upload speeds faster than 250 Mbps.
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