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How does T-Mobile's 5G performance in rural areas compare to Verizon's


T-Mobile and Verizon both emphasize the impact of recent spectrum deployments on rural 5G performance[5]. In the first half of 2024, Verizon distinguished itself by delivering top 5G speeds and unmatched speed consistency in rural areas during national testing[3]. During the same period, T-Mobile had the best 5G availability, even with expanded 5G testing that included rural areas[3].

T-Mobile's 5G availability has been consistently outstanding in major cities[3]. However, T-Mobile's 4G LTE coverage is less extensive than Verizon's, especially in rural areas[1]. T-Mobile performs better in urban regions but has less extensive rural coverage[1]. While T-Mobile has the most 5G coverage nationwide, its overall coverage, including LTE, is poor outside of towns and major highways[9].

T-Mobile has been working to improve its 5G performance in rural areas, showing the most significant performance increases in West Virginia (+79.73 Mbps), Wyoming (+66.61 Mbps), and New Hampshire (+48.50 Mbps) between February and March 2024[5].

Citations:
[1] https://www.gojimobile.com/blog-posts/t-mobile-vs-verizon
[2] https://www.efani.com/blog/t-mobile-vs-verizon
[3] https://5gstore.com/blog/2024/07/24/verizon-wins-over-t-mobile-in-rootmetrics-study/
[4] https://www.opensignal.com/reports/2024/01/usa/mobile-network-experience
[5] https://www.ookla.com/articles/5g-in-the-us-q1-2024
[6] https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/i-tried-verizon-t-mobiles-5g-home-internet-to-see-if-i-could-kick-cable-to-the-curb/
[7] https://www.telecompetitor.com/t-mobile-once-again-strong-overall-verizon-excels-in-5g-report/
[8] https://blog.sendcredit.com/att-vs-verizon-vs-t-mobile/
[9] https://www.reddit.com/r/Rural_Internet/comments/10c41u1/tmobile_5g_versus_verizon_5g/
[10] https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/verizon-5g-home-internet-vs-t-mobile-home-internet/