Is AT&T or Verizon faster?

Based on 1,672 verified speed tests, AT&T is faster overall. AT&T averages 298 Mbps download, Verizon averages 181 Mbps download.

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

The average download speed difference is 117 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 68 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 1,672 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: AT&T

AT&T

WINNER

Download Wins

298 Mbps

Upload Wins

158 Mbps

Ping Wins

40 ms

Based on 1,019 measurements · Full AT&T stats →

Verizon

Download

181 Mbps

Upload

90 Mbps

Ping

42 ms

Based on 653 measurements · Full Verizon stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

117 Mbps

AT&T is faster

Upload difference

68 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 298 Mbps (1019 tests)

Verizon 182 Mbps (651 tests)

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How AT&T Compares to Verizon

Based on 1,672 verified speed tests from AT&T and Verizon customers, AT&T delivers faster average speeds.

AT&T averages 298 Mbps download with 158 Mbps upload and 40 ms ping. Verizon averages 181 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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