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 1490 Mbps and an average upload speed of 871 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 | 1490 Mbps | 871 Mbps | 2 ms |
| Spectrum Cable | 216 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 1490 Mbps for download speeds and 871 Mbps for upload speeds over 1,928 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 83% of users saw upload speeds faster than 250 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 1505 Mbps | 876 Mbps | 2 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 1467 Mbps | 887 Mbps | 2 ms |
| June 15, 2024 | 1482 Mbps | 875 Mbps | 2 ms |
| June 14, 2024 | 1497 Mbps | 890 Mbps | 2 ms |
| June 13, 2024 | 1479 Mbps | 863 Mbps | 2 ms |
| June 12, 2024 | 1476 Mbps | 866 Mbps | 2 ms |
| June 11, 2024 | 1467 Mbps | 880 Mbps | 2 ms |
| June 10, 2024 | 1495 Mbps | 885 Mbps | 2 ms |
| June 10, 2024 | 48 Mbps | 42 Mbps | 34 ms |
| June 9, 2024 | 1512 Mbps | 883 Mbps | 2 ms |
Spectrum is the 2nd most popular provider in Hayward offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 216 Mbps for download speeds and 11 Mbps for upload speeds over 1,177 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. 42% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 41% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 323 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 25 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 293 Mbps | 34 Mbps | 28 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 310 Mbps | 6 Mbps | 24 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 241 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 25 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 161 Mbps | 7 Mbps | 22 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 34 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 30 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 295 Mbps | 18 Mbps | 25 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 320 Mbps | 34 Mbps | 22 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 142 Mbps | 28 Mbps | 24 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 304 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 24 ms |
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