Is AT&T or T-Mobile faster?

Based on 724 verified speed tests, AT&T is faster overall. AT&T averages 305 Mbps download, T-Mobile averages 188 Mbps download.

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

The average download speed difference is 117 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 145 Mbps. Ping difference is 14 ms.

Should I choose AT&T or T-Mobile?

It depends on your use case. AT&T 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 T-Mobile

Full speed comparison based on 724 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: AT&T

AT&T

WINNER

Download Wins

305 Mbps

Upload Wins

180 Mbps

Ping Wins

39 ms

Based on 382 measurements · Full AT&T stats →

T-Mobile

Download

188 Mbps

Upload

35 Mbps

Ping

53 ms

Based on 342 measurements · Full T-Mobile stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

117 Mbps

AT&T is faster

Upload difference

145 Mbps

AT&T is faster

Ping difference

14 ms

AT&T has lower latency

By Country

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

United States AT&T wins

AT&T 305 Mbps (382 tests)

T-Mobile 189 Mbps (340 tests)

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How AT&T Compares to T-Mobile

Based on 724 verified speed tests from AT&T and T-Mobile customers, AT&T delivers faster average speeds.

AT&T averages 305 Mbps download with 180 Mbps upload and 39 ms ping. T-Mobile averages 188 Mbps download with 35 Mbps upload and 53 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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