In Hayward 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 1501 Mbps and an average upload speed of 884 Mbps. In addition to CenturyLink, cable internet service is also available from Spectrum.
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 | 1501 Mbps | 884 Mbps | 2 ms |
| Spectrum Cable | 174 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 25 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
CenturyLink is the most popular provider in Hayward offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 1501 Mbps for download speeds and 884 Mbps for upload speeds over 1,299 recent tests.
CenturyLink has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Hayward. 79% of users saw download speeds faster than 500 Mbps, and 84% of users saw upload speeds faster than 250 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2024 | 1484 Mbps | 882 Mbps | 2 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 1498 Mbps | 880 Mbps | 2 ms |
| March 14, 2024 | 1499 Mbps | 885 Mbps | 2 ms |
| March 14, 2024 | 40 Mbps | 47 Mbps | 33 ms |
| March 13, 2024 | 1524 Mbps | 884 Mbps | 2 ms |
| March 13, 2024 | 48 Mbps | 47 Mbps | 33 ms |
| March 13, 2024 | 24 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 34 ms |
| March 12, 2024 | 1502 Mbps | 886 Mbps | 2 ms |
| March 12, 2024 | 48 Mbps | 46 Mbps | 33 ms |
| March 11, 2024 | 1525 Mbps | 878 Mbps | 2 ms |
Spectrum is the 2nd most popular provider in Hayward offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 174 Mbps for download speeds and 11 Mbps for upload speeds over 814 recent tests.
Spectrum 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 Hayward. 36% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 56% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2024 | 1 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 34 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 232 Mbps | 9 Mbps | 39 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 52 Mbps | 9 Mbps | 20 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 148 Mbps | 22 Mbps | 24 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 1 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 30 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 344 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 31 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 266 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 29 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 328 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 19 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 329 Mbps | 9 Mbps | 31 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 100 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 26 ms |
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