Is T-Mobile or Verizon faster?

Based on 1,197 verified speed tests, Verizon is faster overall. T-Mobile averages 167 Mbps download, Verizon averages 175 Mbps download.

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

The average download speed difference is 8 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 63 Mbps. Ping difference is 16 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 1,197 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Verizon

T-Mobile

Download

167 Mbps

Upload

31 Mbps

Ping

58 ms

Based on 628 measurements · Full T-Mobile stats →

Verizon

WINNER

Download Wins

175 Mbps

Upload Wins

94 Mbps

Ping Wins

42 ms

Based on 569 measurements · Full Verizon stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

8 Mbps

Verizon is faster

Upload difference

63 Mbps

Verizon is faster

Ping difference

16 ms

Verizon has lower latency

By Country

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

United States Verizon wins

T-Mobile 167 Mbps (626 tests)

Verizon 175 Mbps (567 tests)

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How T-Mobile Compares to Verizon

Based on 1,197 verified speed tests from T-Mobile and Verizon customers, Verizon delivers faster average speeds.

T-Mobile averages 167 Mbps download with 31 Mbps upload and 58 ms ping. Verizon averages 175 Mbps download with 94 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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