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 118 Mbps and an average upload speed of 17 Mbps. In addition to Xfinity, DSL internet service is also available from Frontier Communications.
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 | 118 Mbps | 17 Mbps | 25 ms |
| Frontier Communications DSL | 15 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 29 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 118 Mbps for download speeds and 17 Mbps for upload speeds over 1,176 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 Halifax. 40% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 71% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
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| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2024 | 118 Mbps | 16 Mbps | 24 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 342 Mbps | 21 Mbps | 24 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 49 Mbps | 6 Mbps | 25 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 478 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 24 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 293 Mbps | 30 Mbps | 28 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 215 Mbps | 14 Mbps | 25 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 273 Mbps | 22 Mbps | 25 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 535 Mbps | 22 Mbps | 23 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 118 Mbps | 17 Mbps | 24 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 487 Mbps | 39 Mbps | 22 ms |
Frontier Communications is the 2nd most popular provider in Halifax offering DSL internet service. Users have been getting 15 Mbps for download speeds and 1 Mbps for upload speeds over 12 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 Halifax. 60% of users saw download speeds between 10-25 Mbps, and 100% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.
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