In Altoona 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 89 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11 Mbps. In addition to Spectrum, DSL and fixed wireless internet service is also available from AT&T.
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 | 89 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 29 ms |
| AT&T DSL Fixed Wireless | 142 Mbps | 86 Mbps | 201 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Spectrum is the most popular provider in Altoona offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 89 Mbps for download speeds and 11 Mbps for upload speeds over 672 recent tests.
Spectrum has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Altoona. 58% of users saw download speeds between 50-100 Mbps, and 63% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 14, 2024 | 53 Mbps | 17 Mbps | 25 ms |
| March 13, 2024 | 73 Mbps | 97 Mbps | 28 ms |
| March 12, 2024 | 79 Mbps | 93 Mbps | 24 ms |
| March 6, 2024 | 89 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 28 ms |
| March 6, 2024 | 89 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 28 ms |
| March 5, 2024 | 90 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 28 ms |
| March 4, 2024 | 89 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 31 ms |
| March 3, 2024 | 90 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 31 ms |
| March 2, 2024 | 89 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 28 ms |
| March 1, 2024 | 89 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 31 ms |
AT&T is the 2nd most popular provider in Altoona offering DSL and fixed wireless internet service. Users have been getting 142 Mbps for download speeds and 86 Mbps for upload speeds over 18 recent tests.
AT&T has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Altoona. 100% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 100% of users saw upload speeds between 50-100 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 20, 2024 | 142 Mbps | 86 Mbps | 201 ms |
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