In Halifax there are 2 internet service providers, with CenturyLink being the most popular. CenturyLink offers DSL and fiber internet service. In recent tests, CenturyLink customers had an average download speed of 7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 2 Mbps. In addition to CenturyLink, cable internet service is also available from Xfinity.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CenturyLink DSL Fiber | 7 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 27 ms |
| Xfinity Cable | 129 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 13 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
CenturyLink is the most popular provider in Halifax offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 7 Mbps for download speeds and 2 Mbps for upload speeds over 28 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 Halifax. 50% of users saw download speeds slower than 10 Mbps, and 100% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.
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Xfinity is the 2nd most popular provider in Halifax offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 129 Mbps for download speeds and 12 Mbps for upload speeds over 13 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. 38% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 43% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
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