Is AT&T or Verizon faster?

Based on 1,075 verified speed tests, AT&T is faster overall. AT&T averages 297 Mbps download, Verizon averages 178 Mbps download.

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

The average download speed difference is 119 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 83 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 1,075 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: AT&T

AT&T

WINNER

Download Wins

297 Mbps

Upload Wins

173 Mbps

Ping Wins

39 ms

Based on 649 measurements · Full AT&T stats →

Verizon

Download

178 Mbps

Upload

90 Mbps

Ping

42 ms

Based on 426 measurements · Full Verizon stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

119 Mbps

AT&T is faster

Upload difference

83 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 297 Mbps (649 tests)

Verizon 179 Mbps (424 tests)

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How AT&T Compares to Verizon

Based on 1,075 verified speed tests from AT&T and Verizon customers, AT&T delivers faster average speeds.

AT&T averages 297 Mbps download with 173 Mbps upload and 39 ms ping. Verizon averages 178 Mbps download with 90 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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