WOW! Speed Test

Test Your WOW! Internet Internet Speed

Go beyond basic speed numbers. Measure your real WOW! download speed, upload speed, ping, jitter, and bufferbloat to see how your connection truly performs.

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About WOW! Internet

Technology

Cable (DOCSIS 3.1), Fiber (expanding)

Coverage

6 states (Midwest and Southeast US)

Typical Download

300-2000 Mbps

Typical Upload

20-100 Mbps

WOW! Speed Tiers & Plans

PlanDownloadUploadPrice
Internet 300300 Mbps20 Mbps$40/mo
Internet 500500 Mbps50 Mbps$55/mo
Internet 1 Gig1000 Mbps50 Mbps$70/mo
Internet 2 Gig2000 Mbps100 Mbps$100/mo

Prices and speeds are approximate and may vary by location. Promotional pricing may differ from regular rates.

Common WOW! Issues

Limited geographic availability
Cable plans have low upload speeds relative to download
Congestion on shared cable nodes during peak hours
Modem lease fees adding to monthly costs
Occasional DNS resolution slowdowns
Bufferbloat noticeable when multiple devices are active

How Pong.com Helps WOW! Customers

Most speed tests only measure raw throughput inside your ISP's network. Pong.com goes further, testing across the real public internet to reveal what your WOW! connection can actually do.

Bufferbloat Detection

Discover if your WOW! connection suffers from high latency under load. Bufferbloat causes lag and stuttering even on fast connections.

Jitter Analysis

Measure the consistency of your WOW! connection. High jitter means unreliable performance for gaming, video calls, and streaming.

Connection Health Grade

Get an A-F grade for your WOW! connection based on speed, latency, bufferbloat, and stability. Know exactly where you stand.

Real-World Experience Scores

See how your connection performs for specific activities: 4K streaming, video conferencing, competitive gaming, and web browsing.

Speed History Tracking

Track your WOW! speeds over time. Spot trends, identify peak-hour slowdowns, and catch degradation before it becomes a problem.

Public Internet Testing

Unlike tests that measure inside WOW!'s network, Pong.com tests across the real internet, giving you speeds that match your actual experience.

Compare WOW! to Alternatives

Spectrum (Charter)

300-1000 Mbps down, 10-35 Mbps up

Cable (DOCSIS 3.1), Fiber (expanding)

AT&T Internet / Fiber

300-5000 Mbps (Fiber), 10-100 Mbps (DSL) down, 300-5000 Mbps (Fiber), 1-20 Mbps (DSL) up

Fiber (AT&T Fiber), DSL (legacy IPBB)

Comcast Xfinity

200-1200 Mbps down, 5-35 Mbps up

Cable (DOCSIS 3.1), Fiber (select areas)

T-Mobile 5G Home Internet

50-300 Mbps down, 5-30 Mbps up

5G (n41, n71), 4G LTE (fallback)

CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber

100-8000 Mbps (Fiber), 10-100 Mbps (DSL) down, 100-8000 Mbps (Fiber), 1-10 Mbps (DSL) up

Fiber (Quantum Fiber / FTTH), DSL (legacy CenturyLink)

WOW! FAQ

Is WOW! throttling my internet?
If your speed test results are significantly lower than what your WOW! plan advertises, throttling or network congestion could be the cause. Run a test on Pong.com to check your real speeds. Pong.com tests through the public internet (not inside WOW!'s own network) so you get an accurate picture. Try testing at different times of day to see if speeds drop during peak hours.
What speeds should I expect from WOW!?
WOW! offers download speeds of 300-2000 Mbps and upload speeds of 20-100 Mbps, depending on your plan and connection type (Cable (DOCSIS 3.1), Fiber (expanding)). On a wired Ethernet connection, you should typically see 70-90% of your plan's advertised speed. Wi-Fi speeds will be lower due to signal attenuation and interference. Use Pong.com to verify your actual speeds.
Why is my WOW! internet slow even with a fast plan?
Several factors can slow down your WOW! connection: bufferbloat (high latency under load), Wi-Fi interference from neighboring networks, outdated modem or router firmware, network congestion during peak hours, or issues with your home wiring. Pong.com tests all of these factors in a single test, including bufferbloat detection, jitter analysis, and a connection health grade.
Does WOW! have bufferbloat problems?
Bufferbloat can occur on any ISP connection, but it is especially common on Cable (DOCSIS 3.1) connections. It causes your latency to spike when your connection is under load (e.g., downloading a file while on a video call). Pong.com specifically tests for bufferbloat and grades it from A (excellent) to F (severe). This tells you more about your real connection quality than download speed alone.

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