Is Optimum or Verizon faster?

Based on 992 verified speed tests, Optimum is faster overall. Optimum averages 385 Mbps download, Verizon averages 192 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between Optimum and Verizon?

The average download speed difference is 193 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 7 Mbps. Ping difference is 7 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 992 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Optimum

Optimum

WINNER

Download Wins

385 Mbps

Upload

77 Mbps

Ping Wins

35 ms

Based on 206 measurements · Full Optimum stats →

Verizon

Download

192 Mbps

Upload Wins

84 Mbps

Ping

42 ms

Based on 786 measurements · Full Verizon stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

193 Mbps

Optimum is faster

Upload difference

7 Mbps

Verizon is faster

Ping difference

7 ms

Optimum has lower latency

By Country

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

United States Optimum wins

Optimum 385 Mbps (206 tests)

Verizon 193 Mbps (784 tests)

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How Optimum Compares to Verizon

Based on 992 verified speed tests from Optimum and Verizon customers, Optimum delivers faster average speeds.

Optimum averages 385 Mbps download with 77 Mbps upload and 35 ms ping. Verizon averages 192 Mbps download with 84 Mbps upload and 42 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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