Spectrum vs Kinetic / Windstream
This comparison uses FCC coverage data: what each provider reports offering and how widely. It does not compare prices, which change often; check current offers with each provider.
| Spectrum | Kinetic / Windstream | |
|---|---|---|
| Technologies offered | Fiber, Cable | Fiber, DSL |
| Cities with 50%+ coverage | 7,846 | 1,718 |
| Cities with 10%+ coverage | 8,192 | 1,850 |
| Strongest states | Ohio, New York, Texas | Iowa, Texas, Georgia |
Where both are available
Spectrum and Kinetic / Windstream both report service to at least half of residential locations in about 300 US cities.
- Ashland, Kentucky: Spectrum 94%, Kinetic / Windstream 97%
- Elyria, Ohio: Spectrum 94%, Kinetic / Windstream 91%
- Newark, Ohio: Spectrum 95%, Kinetic / Windstream 90%
- Plattsmouth, Nebraska: Spectrum 94%, Kinetic / Windstream 90%
- Hastings, Nebraska: Spectrum 92%, Kinetic / Windstream 90%
- London, Kentucky: Spectrum 88%, Kinetic / Windstream 88%
- Shepherdsville, Kentucky: Spectrum 92%, Kinetic / Windstream 87%
- Somerset, Kentucky: Spectrum 89%, Kinetic / Windstream 87%
- York, Nebraska: Spectrum 91%, Kinetic / Windstream 84%
- Lexington, North Carolina: Spectrum 92%, Kinetic / Windstream 84%
Where Spectrum has the edge
- Jackson, Wyoming: Spectrum 99% vs Kinetic / Windstream 0%
- Ewa Beach, Hawaii: Spectrum 99% vs Kinetic / Windstream 0%
- Sun Valley, Nevada: Spectrum 99% vs Kinetic / Windstream 0%
- Kapolei, Hawaii: Spectrum 99% vs Kinetic / Windstream 0%
- Ballwin, Missouri: Spectrum 98% vs Kinetic / Windstream 0%
- East Helena, Montana: Spectrum 98% vs Kinetic / Windstream 0%
Where Kinetic / Windstream has the edge
- Lovington, New Mexico: Kinetic / Windstream 93% vs Spectrum 0%
- Canton, Georgia: Kinetic / Windstream 91% vs Spectrum 0%
- Hobbs, New Mexico: Kinetic / Windstream 87% vs Spectrum 0%
- Texarkana, Arkansas: Kinetic / Windstream 87% vs Spectrum 0%
- Carlsbad, New Mexico: Kinetic / Windstream 81% vs Spectrum 0%
- Harrison, Arkansas: Kinetic / Windstream 79% vs Spectrum 0%
See which one serves your area
Frequently asked questions
Is Spectrum or Kinetic / Windstream more widely available?
In FCC data, Spectrum reports service to at least half of residential locations in more cities (7,846 versus 1,718). Availability at your address is what matters, so check both.
Do Spectrum and Kinetic / Windstream compete in the same areas?
They both report service to at least half of residential locations in about 300 US cities, so many households can choose between them.
How do I decide between Spectrum and Kinetic / Windstream?
Confirm which of the two serves your address, compare the current price after any promotion, and check contract terms, equipment fees and data caps. Fiber generally beats other technologies on upload speed and consistency.