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CenturyLink vs COX: Which Is Better in 2026?
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CenturyLink vs COX at a glance
| Spec | CenturyLink | COX |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $50/mo | — |
| Price range (tracked plans) | $50–$155/mo | — |
| Fastest download | 8 Gbps | 2 Gbps |
| Fastest upload | 8 Gbps | — |
| Plans tracked | 4 | 4 |
| Customer rating | 3.3/5 | 3.4/5 |
Figures are the plan fields we track for each provider nationally; pricing and availability are address-specific, so confirm details on the provider checkout.
Plan highlights
CenturyLink
Quantum Fiber 500 Mbps
$50/mo · 500 Mbps down · 500 Mbps up
Quantum Fiber 1 Gig
$70/mo · 1 Gbps down · 1 Gbps up
Quantum Fiber 3 Gbps
$150/mo · 3 Gbps down · 3 Gbps up
COX
Cox Fast 300 Mbps
$55/mo · 300 Mbps down
For 12 months; new internet customers.
Cox Even Faster 500 Mbps
$50/mo · 500 Mbps down
For 12 months; new internet customers.
Cox Super Fast 1 Gig
$70/mo · 1 Gbps down
For 12 months; new internet customers.
Which is better for you: CenturyLink or COX?
Streaming
CenturyLink tops out at 8 Gbps versus 2 Gbps for COX — the higher ceiling helps when several screens stream at once.
CenturyLink vs COX: FAQs
Is CenturyLink or COX cheaper?
We track CenturyLink entry pricing from $50/mo. The COX prices shown in the plan cards are introductory offers with eligibility and time limits, so compare those terms and the price after the promotion before choosing.
Is CenturyLink or COX faster?
On the fastest plans we track, CenturyLink reaches 8 Gbps download versus 2 Gbps for COX. These are advertised plan speeds — real-world performance varies by address, wiring, and network load.
Can I get both CenturyLink and COX at my address?
Sometimes — provider footprints overlap in many markets but coverage is decided block by block, and our plan records are provider-level, not an address-level serviceability check. Enter your ZIP code on Konecteaze or run each provider's address checker to confirm which one (or both) actually serves your home.
How do I switch from CenturyLink to COX (or the other way)?
Order the new service first and confirm an installation date before cancelling the old one, so you are never offline. On installation day, verify speeds, then cancel the old plan, return any rented equipment to avoid fees, and check your final bill for proration. If you are under contract, ask about early-termination charges before scheduling.
Where does this CenturyLink vs COX comparison data come from?
Plan names, prices, and speed fields come from the Konecteaze provider database — the same records behind our provider pages and comparison tool. We currently track 4 CenturyLink plans and 4 COX plans. Fields we cannot verify are omitted rather than estimated, and affiliate relationships never change the data shown.
Which has better customer ratings, CenturyLink or COX?
COX rates higher in our database at 3.4/5, compared with 3.3/5 for CenturyLink. Ratings reflect reviews collected on Konecteaze and are one signal among the plan facts above.
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