In Valdese there are 2 internet service providers, with Spectrum being the most popular. Spectrum offers cable internet service. In recent tests, Spectrum customers had an average download speed of 147 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11 Mbps. In addition to Spectrum, DSL and fiber 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 147 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 27 ms |
| CenturyLink DSL Fiber | 9 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 57 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Spectrum is the most popular provider in Valdese offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 147 Mbps for download speeds and 11 Mbps for upload speeds over 896 recent tests.
Spectrum has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Valdese. 66% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 87% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
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| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 147 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 28 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 490 Mbps | 37 Mbps | 24 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 147 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 27 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 84 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 31 ms |
| June 15, 2024 | 139 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 31 ms |
| June 15, 2024 | 19 Mbps | 17 Mbps | 41 ms |
| June 14, 2024 | 354 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 27 ms |
| June 14, 2024 | 146 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 25 ms |
| June 13, 2024 | 339 Mbps | 9 Mbps | 32 ms |
| June 13, 2024 | 146 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 26 ms |
CenturyLink is the 2nd most popular provider in Valdese offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 9 Mbps for download speeds and 1 Mbps for upload speeds over 45 recent tests.
CenturyLink 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 Valdese. 71% of users saw download speeds slower than 10 Mbps, and 96% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.
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