In Halifax there are 2 internet service providers, with Xfinity being the most popular. Xfinity offers cable internet service. In recent tests, Xfinity customers had an average download speed of 84 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12 Mbps. In addition to Xfinity, DSL and fiber internet service is also available from Verizon.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 84 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 11 ms |
| Verizon DSL Fiber | 95 Mbps | 86 Mbps | 7 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Xfinity is the most popular provider in Halifax offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 84 Mbps for download speeds and 12 Mbps for upload speeds over 16 recent tests.
Xfinity 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 Halifax. 33% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 44% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
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| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2024 | 5 Mbps | 4 Mbps | 61 ms |
Verizon is the 2nd most popular provider in Halifax offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 95 Mbps for download speeds and 86 Mbps for upload speeds over 1 recent tests.
Verizon has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Halifax. 100% of users saw download speeds between 50-100 Mbps, and 100% of users saw upload speeds between 50-100 Mbps.
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