Is Optimum or T-Mobile faster?

Based on 1,255 verified speed tests, Optimum is faster overall. Optimum averages 393 Mbps download, T-Mobile averages 160 Mbps download.

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

The average download speed difference is 233 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 47 Mbps. Ping difference is 23 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 1,255 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Optimum

Optimum

WINNER

Download Wins

393 Mbps

Upload Wins

73 Mbps

Ping Wins

34 ms

Based on 223 measurements · Full Optimum stats →

T-Mobile

Download

160 Mbps

Upload

26 Mbps

Ping

57 ms

Based on 1,032 measurements · Full T-Mobile stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

233 Mbps

Optimum is faster

Upload difference

47 Mbps

Optimum is faster

Ping difference

23 ms

Optimum has lower latency

By Country

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

United States Optimum wins

Optimum 393 Mbps (223 tests)

T-Mobile 160 Mbps (1030 tests)

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How Optimum Compares to T-Mobile

Based on 1,255 verified speed tests from Optimum and T-Mobile customers, Optimum delivers faster average speeds.

Optimum averages 393 Mbps download with 73 Mbps upload and 34 ms ping. T-Mobile averages 160 Mbps download with 26 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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