Is AT&T or Verizon faster?

Based on 1,288 verified speed tests, AT&T is faster overall. AT&T averages 296 Mbps download, Verizon averages 174 Mbps download.

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

The average download speed difference is 122 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 78 Mbps. Ping difference is 2 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 1,288 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: AT&T

AT&T

WINNER

Download Wins

296 Mbps

Upload Wins

164 Mbps

Ping Wins

39 ms

Based on 796 measurements · Full AT&T stats →

Verizon

Download

174 Mbps

Upload

86 Mbps

Ping

41 ms

Based on 492 measurements · Full Verizon stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

122 Mbps

AT&T is faster

Upload difference

78 Mbps

AT&T is faster

Ping difference

2 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 296 Mbps (796 tests)

Verizon 175 Mbps (490 tests)

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How AT&T Compares to Verizon

Based on 1,288 verified speed tests from AT&T and Verizon customers, AT&T delivers faster average speeds.

AT&T averages 296 Mbps download with 164 Mbps upload and 39 ms ping. Verizon averages 174 Mbps download with 86 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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