In Preston 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 8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 1 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 | 8 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 35 ms |
| Xfinity Cable | 40 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 10 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
CenturyLink is the most popular provider in Preston offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 8 Mbps for download speeds and 1 Mbps for upload speeds over 21 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 Preston. 88% of users saw download speeds slower than 10 Mbps, and 88% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.
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Xfinity is the 2nd most popular provider in Preston offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 40 Mbps for download speeds and 5 Mbps for upload speeds over 10 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 Preston. 38% of users saw download speeds between 25-50 Mbps, and 67% of users saw upload speeds between 5-10 Mbps.
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| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2024 | 40 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 14 ms |
| March 12, 2024 | 1 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 18 ms |
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