Is AT&T or Optimum faster?

Based on 580 verified speed tests, Optimum is faster overall. AT&T averages 290 Mbps download, Optimum averages 386 Mbps download.

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

The average download speed difference is 96 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 64 Mbps. Ping difference is 4 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 580 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Optimum

AT&T

Download

290 Mbps

Upload Wins

174 Mbps

Ping

40 ms

Based on 489 measurements · Full AT&T stats →

Optimum

WINNER

Download Wins

386 Mbps

Upload

110 Mbps

Ping Wins

36 ms

Based on 91 measurements · Full Optimum stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

96 Mbps

Optimum is faster

Upload difference

64 Mbps

AT&T is faster

Ping difference

4 ms

Optimum has lower latency

By Country

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

United States Optimum wins

AT&T 290 Mbps (489 tests)

Optimum 386 Mbps (91 tests)

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How AT&T Compares to Optimum

Based on 580 verified speed tests from AT&T and Optimum customers, Optimum delivers faster average speeds.

AT&T averages 290 Mbps download with 174 Mbps upload and 40 ms ping. Optimum averages 386 Mbps download with 110 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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