Is Optimum or T-Mobile faster?

Based on 641 verified speed tests, Optimum is faster overall. Optimum averages 377 Mbps download, T-Mobile averages 196 Mbps download.

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

The average download speed difference is 181 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 48 Mbps. Ping difference is 18 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 641 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Optimum

Optimum

WINNER

Download Wins

377 Mbps

Upload Wins

82 Mbps

Ping Wins

35 ms

Based on 156 measurements · Full Optimum stats →

T-Mobile

Download

196 Mbps

Upload

34 Mbps

Ping

53 ms

Based on 485 measurements · Full T-Mobile stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

181 Mbps

Optimum is faster

Upload difference

48 Mbps

Optimum is faster

Ping difference

18 ms

Optimum has lower latency

By Country

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

United States Optimum wins

Optimum 377 Mbps (156 tests)

T-Mobile 196 Mbps (483 tests)

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How Optimum Compares to T-Mobile

Based on 641 verified speed tests from Optimum and T-Mobile customers, Optimum delivers faster average speeds.

Optimum averages 377 Mbps download with 82 Mbps upload and 35 ms ping. T-Mobile averages 196 Mbps download with 34 Mbps upload and 53 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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