Is AT&T or Optimum faster?

Based on 1,063 verified speed tests, Optimum is faster overall. AT&T averages 297 Mbps download, Optimum averages 389 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between AT&T and Optimum?

The average download speed difference is 92 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 87 Mbps. Ping difference is 3 ms.

Should I choose AT&T or Optimum?

It depends on your use case. Optimum offers faster average speeds, but actual performance varies by location and plan. Test your current connection and compare to both averages before switching.

AT&T vs Optimum

Full speed comparison based on 1,063 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Optimum

AT&T

Download

297 Mbps

Upload Wins

170 Mbps

Ping

39 ms

Based on 883 measurements · Full AT&T stats →

Optimum

WINNER

Download Wins

389 Mbps

Upload

83 Mbps

Ping Wins

36 ms

Based on 180 measurements · Full Optimum stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

92 Mbps

Optimum is faster

Upload difference

87 Mbps

AT&T is faster

Ping difference

3 ms

Optimum has lower latency

By Country

Head-to-head comparison where both ISPs have user data.

United States Optimum wins

AT&T 297 Mbps (883 tests)

Optimum 389 Mbps (180 tests)

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How AT&T Compares to Optimum

Based on 1,063 verified speed tests from AT&T and Optimum customers, Optimum delivers faster average speeds.

AT&T averages 297 Mbps download with 170 Mbps upload and 39 ms ping. Optimum averages 389 Mbps download with 83 Mbps upload and 36 ms ping.

Averages tell only part of the story — actual speeds vary by your specific plan, location, time of day, and whether you use Ethernet or Wi-Fi. Run a speed test on your current connection to see how it compares to both averages before making a switching decision.

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