Is AT&T or Verizon faster?

Based on 2,036 verified speed tests, AT&T is faster overall. AT&T averages 288 Mbps download, Verizon averages 192 Mbps download.

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

The average download speed difference is 96 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 57 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 2,036 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: AT&T

AT&T

WINNER

Download Wins

288 Mbps

Upload Wins

141 Mbps

Ping

42 ms

Based on 1,250 measurements · Full AT&T stats →

Verizon

Download

192 Mbps

Upload

84 Mbps

Ping Wins

42 ms

Based on 786 measurements · Full Verizon stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

96 Mbps

AT&T is faster

Upload difference

57 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 290 Mbps (1242 tests)

Verizon 193 Mbps (784 tests)

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How AT&T Compares to Verizon

Based on 2,036 verified speed tests from AT&T and Verizon customers, AT&T delivers faster average speeds.

AT&T averages 288 Mbps download with 141 Mbps upload and 42 ms ping. Verizon averages 192 Mbps download with 84 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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