In Toronto there are 3 internet service providers, with AT&T being the most popular. AT&T offers DSL and fixed wireless internet service. In recent tests, AT&T customers had an average download speed of 16 Mbps and an average upload speed of 3 Mbps. In addition to AT&T, Frontier Communications and Xfinity offer DSL and cable internet service.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T DSL Fixed Wireless | 16 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 44 ms |
| Frontier Communications DSL | 34 Mbps | 4 Mbps | 37 ms |
| Xfinity Cable | 204 Mbps | 33 Mbps | 21 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
AT&T is the most popular provider in Toronto offering DSL and fixed wireless internet service. Users have been getting 16 Mbps for download speeds and 3 Mbps for upload speeds over 9 recent tests.
AT&T has the 3rd fastest average download speed, the 3rd fastest average upload speed, and the 3rd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Toronto. 50% of users saw download speeds between 25-50 Mbps, and 50% of users saw upload speeds between 5-10 Mbps.
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| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 42 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 173 ms |
| June 13, 2024 | 48 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 41 ms |
| June 12, 2024 | 29 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 42 ms |
Frontier Communications is the 2nd most popular provider in Toronto offering DSL internet service. Users have been getting 34 Mbps for download speeds and 4 Mbps for upload speeds over 3 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 Toronto. 50% of users saw download speeds between 50-100 Mbps, and 100% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.
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Xfinity is the 3rd most popular provider in Toronto offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 204 Mbps for download speeds and 33 Mbps for upload speeds over 2 recent tests.
Xfinity has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Toronto. 50% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 100% of users saw upload speeds between 25-50 Mbps.
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