Is AT&T or Verizon faster?

Based on 665 verified speed tests, AT&T is faster overall. AT&T averages 305 Mbps download, Verizon averages 175 Mbps download.

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

The average download speed difference is 130 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 103 Mbps. Ping difference is 0 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 665 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: AT&T

AT&T

WINNER

Download Wins

305 Mbps

Upload Wins

180 Mbps

Ping

39 ms

Based on 382 measurements · Full AT&T stats →

Verizon

Download

175 Mbps

Upload

77 Mbps

Ping Wins

39 ms

Based on 283 measurements · Full Verizon stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

130 Mbps

AT&T is faster

Upload difference

103 Mbps

AT&T is faster

Ping difference

0 ms

Verizon 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)

Verizon 176 Mbps (281 tests)

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How AT&T Compares to Verizon

Based on 665 verified speed tests from AT&T and Verizon customers, AT&T delivers faster average speeds.

AT&T averages 305 Mbps download with 180 Mbps upload and 39 ms ping. Verizon averages 175 Mbps download with 77 Mbps upload and 39 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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