Is T-Mobile or Verizon faster?

Based on 1,917 verified speed tests, Verizon is faster overall. T-Mobile averages 159 Mbps download, Verizon averages 214 Mbps download.

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

The average download speed difference is 55 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 58 Mbps. Ping difference is 17 ms.

Should I choose T-Mobile or Verizon?

It depends on your use case. Verizon offers faster average speeds, but actual performance varies by location and plan. Test your current connection and compare to both averages before switching.

T-Mobile vs Verizon

Full speed comparison based on 1,917 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Verizon

T-Mobile

Download

159 Mbps

Upload

26 Mbps

Ping

57 ms

Based on 1,014 measurements · Full T-Mobile stats →

Verizon

WINNER

Download Wins

214 Mbps

Upload Wins

84 Mbps

Ping Wins

40 ms

Based on 903 measurements · Full Verizon stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

55 Mbps

Verizon is faster

Upload difference

58 Mbps

Verizon is faster

Ping difference

17 ms

Verizon has lower latency

By Country

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

United States Verizon wins

T-Mobile 159 Mbps (1012 tests)

Verizon 214 Mbps (901 tests)

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How T-Mobile Compares to Verizon

Based on 1,917 verified speed tests from T-Mobile and Verizon customers, Verizon delivers faster average speeds.

T-Mobile averages 159 Mbps download with 26 Mbps upload and 57 ms ping. Verizon averages 214 Mbps download with 84 Mbps upload and 40 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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