If you are looking for the fastest mobile internet experience in the US, Ookla's SpeedTest has run the numbers and come up with the answer you want.
What Happened: Ookla's latest data shows that T-Mobile US Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) is far ahead of its rivals AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) and Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ).
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The median download speeds that T-Mobile users registered on Ookla's SpeedTest service stood at 163.59 Mbps, more than twice as fast as both Verizon and AT&T. While Verizon registered a median download speed of 75.68 Mbps, AT&T came in last at 72.64 Mbps during the September quarter.
T-Mobile also came in first in other crucial metrics like upload speeds, latency, and consistency – all these criteria are essential if you want a fast mobile internet experience.
In terms of 5G speeds, too, T-Mobile was ahead of others at 221.57 Mbps – Verizon was a distant second at 153.79 Mbps, and AT&T at 101.55 Mbps.
You Need The Fastest Phone, Too: However, having only the fastest wireless carrier can only help you so much. You will also need the right smartphone for it.
According to Ookla, Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) latest flagship, the iPhone 15 Pro Max, is the fastest smartphone when it comes to accessing mobile internet.
iPhone 15 Pro Max registered a median download speed of 251.37 Mbps, while the iPhone 15 Pro was a close second at 227.41 Mbps. Interestingly, both these phones use the same A17 Pro chipset and Qualcomm modem, so the difference in speeds here is likely a result of network conditions more than the device capabilities.
The next-best on the list is Samsung Electronics Co Ltd.'s (OTCPK: SSNLF) Galaxy S23 Ultra – it is a distant third at 159.15 Mbps, followed by Galaxy Z Fold 4 at 145.76 Mbps.
Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google also found a spot here, with the 2022 flagship Pixel 7 Pro is in fifth place with a median download speed of 139.47 Mbps.
As a result, if you want the fastest mobile internet experience, T-Mobile and iPhone 15 Pro Max seem to be the ideal combination.
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