Is AT&T or Verizon faster?

Based on 909 verified speed tests, AT&T is faster overall. AT&T averages 289 Mbps download, Verizon averages 181 Mbps download.

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

The average download speed difference is 108 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 85 Mbps. Ping difference is 1 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 909 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: AT&T

AT&T

WINNER

Download Wins

289 Mbps

Upload Wins

177 Mbps

Ping Wins

40 ms

Based on 540 measurements · Full AT&T stats →

Verizon

Download

181 Mbps

Upload

92 Mbps

Ping

41 ms

Based on 369 measurements · Full Verizon stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

108 Mbps

AT&T is faster

Upload difference

85 Mbps

AT&T is faster

Ping difference

1 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 289 Mbps (540 tests)

Verizon 182 Mbps (367 tests)

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How AT&T Compares to Verizon

Based on 909 verified speed tests from AT&T and Verizon customers, AT&T delivers faster average speeds.

AT&T averages 289 Mbps download with 177 Mbps upload and 40 ms ping. Verizon averages 181 Mbps download with 92 Mbps upload and 41 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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