Is Optimum or T-Mobile faster?

Based on 539 verified speed tests, Optimum is faster overall. Optimum averages 382 Mbps download, T-Mobile averages 198 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between Optimum and T-Mobile?

The average download speed difference is 184 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 65 Mbps. Ping difference is 20 ms.

Should I choose Optimum or T-Mobile?

It depends on your use case. Optimum offers faster average speeds, but actual performance varies by location and plan. Test your current connection and compare to both averages before switching.

Optimum vs T-Mobile

Full speed comparison based on 539 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Optimum

Optimum

WINNER

Download Wins

382 Mbps

Upload Wins

101 Mbps

Ping Wins

34 ms

Based on 121 measurements · Full Optimum stats →

T-Mobile

Download

198 Mbps

Upload

36 Mbps

Ping

54 ms

Based on 418 measurements · Full T-Mobile stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

184 Mbps

Optimum is faster

Upload difference

65 Mbps

Optimum is faster

Ping difference

20 ms

Optimum has lower latency

By Country

Head-to-head comparison where both ISPs have user data.

United States Optimum wins

Optimum 382 Mbps (121 tests)

T-Mobile 199 Mbps (416 tests)

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How Optimum Compares to T-Mobile

Based on 539 verified speed tests from Optimum and T-Mobile customers, Optimum delivers faster average speeds.

Optimum averages 382 Mbps download with 101 Mbps upload and 34 ms ping. T-Mobile averages 198 Mbps download with 36 Mbps upload and 54 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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