Is Optimum or Verizon faster?

Based on 417 verified speed tests, Optimum is faster overall. Optimum averages 386 Mbps download, Verizon averages 177 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between Optimum and Verizon?

The average download speed difference is 209 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 22 Mbps. Ping difference is 5 ms.

Should I choose Optimum or Verizon?

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 Verizon

Full speed comparison based on 417 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Optimum

Optimum

WINNER

Download Wins

386 Mbps

Upload Wins

110 Mbps

Ping Wins

36 ms

Based on 91 measurements · Full Optimum stats →

Verizon

Download

177 Mbps

Upload

88 Mbps

Ping

41 ms

Based on 326 measurements · Full Verizon stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

209 Mbps

Optimum is faster

Upload difference

22 Mbps

Optimum is faster

Ping difference

5 ms

Optimum has lower latency

By Country

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

United States Optimum wins

Optimum 386 Mbps (91 tests)

Verizon 177 Mbps (324 tests)

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How Optimum Compares to Verizon

Based on 417 verified speed tests from Optimum and Verizon customers, Optimum delivers faster average speeds.

Optimum averages 386 Mbps download with 110 Mbps upload and 36 ms ping. Verizon averages 177 Mbps download with 88 Mbps upload and 41 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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