In several cities, Verizon's 5G demonstrates superior performance compared to T-Mobile's, particularly in terms of speed. According to a PCMag study, Verizon's millimeter-wave 5G network showed impressive results in certain urban areas[3].
Cities where Verizon 5G outperforms T-Mobile:
* Dallas In Dallas, Verizon's millimeter-wave 5G, observed in areas like Deep Ellum and University Park, achieved average download speeds of 355Mbps and upload speeds of 40Mbps, significantly exceeding the speeds of 4G[3].
* Atlanta Verizon's millimeter-wave 5G network, extending from Five Points to Buckhead, reached peak speeds of 1.94Gbps. Upgrading to 5G in central Atlanta resulted in a considerable increase in average download speeds, from 89Mbps to 146Mbps[3].
* Houston A series of tests along a route from downtown Houston, past Rice University, to Uptown, revealed peak speeds of 1.39Gbps. Across Houston, Verizon achieved the fastest overall 5G download speeds, averaging 180Mbps[3].
* Salt Lake City Millimeter-wave 5G coverage throughout the city center allowed Verizon to demonstrate peak speeds of 1.9Gbps and average 5G download speeds of 230Mbps, which is a marked improvement over the carrier's 4G average of 149Mbps[3].
While Verizon can achieve high speeds in specific locations, T-Mobile's 5G network often has broader coverage[1][2]. Opensignal's January report indicates that T-Mobile excels in overall experience, including download and upload speeds, while Verizon demonstrates strength in 5G[5]. Ookla's data shows T-Mobile has a significantly larger number of cities covered by 5G compared to Verizon[1]. However, Verizon's 5G Ultra Wideband network delivers faster speeds where it is available[8].
Citations:
[1] https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/t-mobile-has-thousands-more-5g-cities-than-verizon-and-at-t-ookla-says/
[2] https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/t-mobile-ultra-capacity-5g-network-four-times-coverage-verizon-att/
[3] https://www.pcmag.com/news/the-best-and-worst-cities-for-verizon-5g
[4] https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/verizon-5g-home-internet-vs-t-mobile-home-internet/
[5] https://www.telecompetitor.com/t-mobile-once-again-strong-overall-verizon-excels-in-5g-report/
[6] https://www.pcmag.com/news/testing-verizon-c-band-in-new-york-city-range-speed-and-more
[7] https://www.speedtest.net/global-index/united-states
[8] https://www.gojimobile.com/blog-posts/t-mobile-vs-verizon
[9] https://www.opensignal.com/reports/2024/01/usa/mobile-network-experience