Is AT&T or Verizon faster?

Based on 1,444 verified speed tests, AT&T is faster overall. AT&T averages 299 Mbps download, Verizon averages 175 Mbps download.

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

The average download speed difference is 124 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 77 Mbps. Ping difference is 3 ms.

Should I choose AT&T or Verizon?

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 Verizon

Full speed comparison based on 1,444 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: AT&T

AT&T

WINNER

Download Wins

299 Mbps

Upload Wins

171 Mbps

Ping Wins

39 ms

Based on 875 measurements · Full AT&T stats →

Verizon

Download

175 Mbps

Upload

94 Mbps

Ping

42 ms

Based on 569 measurements · Full Verizon stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

124 Mbps

AT&T is faster

Upload difference

77 Mbps

AT&T is faster

Ping difference

3 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 299 Mbps (875 tests)

Verizon 175 Mbps (567 tests)

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How AT&T Compares to Verizon

Based on 1,444 verified speed tests from AT&T and Verizon customers, AT&T delivers faster average speeds.

AT&T averages 299 Mbps download with 171 Mbps upload and 39 ms ping. Verizon averages 175 Mbps download with 94 Mbps upload and 42 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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