Is Optimum or T-Mobile faster?

Based on 1,093 verified speed tests, Optimum is faster overall. Optimum averages 384 Mbps download, T-Mobile averages 167 Mbps download.

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

The average download speed difference is 217 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 48 Mbps. Ping difference is 22 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 1,093 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Optimum

Optimum

WINNER

Download Wins

384 Mbps

Upload Wins

76 Mbps

Ping Wins

35 ms

Based on 207 measurements · Full Optimum stats →

T-Mobile

Download

167 Mbps

Upload

28 Mbps

Ping

57 ms

Based on 886 measurements · Full T-Mobile stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

217 Mbps

Optimum is faster

Upload difference

48 Mbps

Optimum is faster

Ping difference

22 ms

Optimum has lower latency

By Country

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

United States Optimum wins

Optimum 384 Mbps (207 tests)

T-Mobile 167 Mbps (884 tests)

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How Optimum Compares to T-Mobile

Based on 1,093 verified speed tests from Optimum and T-Mobile customers, Optimum delivers faster average speeds.

Optimum averages 384 Mbps download with 76 Mbps upload and 35 ms ping. T-Mobile averages 167 Mbps download with 28 Mbps upload and 57 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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