Is AT&T or Optimum faster?

Based on 1,466 verified speed tests, Optimum is faster overall. AT&T averages 290 Mbps download, Optimum averages 384 Mbps download.

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

The average download speed difference is 94 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 64 Mbps. Ping difference is 7 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 1,466 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Optimum

AT&T

Download

290 Mbps

Upload Wins

140 Mbps

Ping

42 ms

Based on 1,259 measurements · Full AT&T stats →

Optimum

WINNER

Download Wins

384 Mbps

Upload

76 Mbps

Ping Wins

35 ms

Based on 207 measurements · Full Optimum stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

94 Mbps

Optimum is faster

Upload difference

64 Mbps

AT&T is faster

Ping difference

7 ms

Optimum has lower latency

By Country

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

United States Optimum wins

AT&T 292 Mbps (1251 tests)

Optimum 384 Mbps (207 tests)

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How AT&T Compares to Optimum

Based on 1,466 verified speed tests from AT&T and Optimum customers, Optimum delivers faster average speeds.

AT&T averages 290 Mbps download with 140 Mbps upload and 42 ms ping. Optimum averages 384 Mbps download with 76 Mbps upload and 35 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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