Is AT&T or Verizon faster?

Based on 1,247 verified speed tests, AT&T is faster overall. AT&T averages 291 Mbps download, Verizon averages 175 Mbps download.

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

The average download speed difference is 116 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 78 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 1,247 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: AT&T

AT&T

WINNER

Download Wins

291 Mbps

Upload Wins

165 Mbps

Ping Wins

39 ms

Based on 770 measurements · Full AT&T stats →

Verizon

Download

175 Mbps

Upload

87 Mbps

Ping

42 ms

Based on 477 measurements · Full Verizon stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

116 Mbps

AT&T is faster

Upload difference

78 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 291 Mbps (770 tests)

Verizon 175 Mbps (475 tests)

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How AT&T Compares to Verizon

Based on 1,247 verified speed tests from AT&T and Verizon customers, AT&T delivers faster average speeds.

AT&T averages 291 Mbps download with 165 Mbps upload and 39 ms ping. Verizon averages 175 Mbps download with 87 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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