United States
Speedtest Connectivity Report
To show a full picture of network performance in each market, our reports are informed by millions of daily consumer-initiated tests taken on Speedtest, along with quality of experience (QoE) metrics that offer insight into the daily connected activities that matter most to end-users.
T-Mobile led the mobile market across key performance metrics
T-Mobile had the Best Mobile Network overall, and the Best 5G Network, among providers in the United States during 2H 2025. It recorded a median download speed of 259.48 Mbps, and a median 5G download speed of 309.41 Mbps.
T-Mobile and Frontier Fiber offered the best gaming experiences
T-Mobile offered the best 5G gaming experience in the United States during 2H 2025, while Frontier Fiber recorded the best gaming experience among ISPs.
AT&T Fiber the Best Fixed ISP in the United States
AT&T Fiber was the Best and Fastest ISP in the United States during 2H 2025. It recorded a median download speed of 369.39 Mbps, and a median upload speed of 309.28 Mbps.
Pittsburgh and San Antonio were the top performing cities in the United States
Among the most populous cities in the United States, Pittsburgh recorded the fastest median mobile download speed of 362.61 Mbps, while San Antonio outpaced the other cities to record the fastest median fixed download speed, with 365.08 Mbps.
81.52
Best Mobile Network
87.16
Best 5G Video Experience
3.73/5
Top Rated
Best Mobile Network
T-Mobile had the Best Mobile Network overall, and the Best 5G Network, among providers in the United States during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data. It recorded a Speedtest Connectivity Score of 81.52, and a Speedtest 5G Connectivity Score of 74.74. Speedtest Connectivity Score combines key metrics to evaluate the overall user experience that mobile providers offer. It includes Speed Score, as well as indicators for web browsing performance, and Video Streaming Score.
Speedtest Connectivity Score™ provides a reliable measure of the overall mobile network connected experience based on a combination of Speed Score, as well as Scores for Web Browsing and Video Streaming. Read our detailed methodology for more details on how we calculate Speedtest Connectivity Score.
Fastest Mobile Network
T-Mobile was the fastest mobile provider in the United States for all technologies combined and for 5G, based on Speed Score. Across all technologies combined, T-Mobile led on median download speed, recording 259.48 Mbps, ahead of next placed Verizon, which recorded 130.64 Mbps. T-Mobile also led the market on median upload speed, with 12.26 Mbps, and the lowest latency with 46 ms.
T-Mobile led the market on median 5G download speed, recording 309.41 Mbps, ahead of next placed Verizon with 214.17 Mbps. T-Mobile led the market on median 5G upload speed, with 13.57 Mbps, and led on 5G latency, with 44 ms.
Ookla’s methodology for fastest network is determined by Speed Score™, which combines download and upload performance, and is based on modern chipsets, in order to remove the impact on network performance of older devices. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Most Consistent Network
T-Mobile recorded the best mobile network Consistency in the United States, for all technologies combined and for 5G. Across all technologies, 87.9% of its samples met or exceeded the threshold of 5 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload, while 77.7% of its 5G samples met or exceeded the higher threshold of 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload.
Ookla’s methodology for most consistent network is determined by Consistency Score™, which reflects the percentage of samples that meet minimum thresholds for download and upload speeds, depending on the type of network. The higher a provider’s Consistency Score, the more likely a consumer will enjoy acceptable internet performance and quality. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Best Mobile Coverage
Verizon recorded the Best Mobile Coverage in the United States during 2H 2025, with a Coverage Score of 30.0%, indicating that it had greater geographical coverage across the market than its competitors.
Ookla’s methodology for Best Mobile Coverage is determined by Coverage Score™, which reflects the spatial extent of a providers verified coverage. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Best 5G Availability
T-Mobile recorded the highest 5G Availability in the United States during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with 91.2% of its users accessing its 5G network a majority of the time.
Read our detailed methodology for more details on how we calculate 5G Availability.
Video Experience
T-Mobile recorded the best mobile video experience in the United States, with a Video Streaming Score of 84.15. Verizon recorded the best 5G video experience in the market, with a 5G Video Streaming Score of 87.16.
Video Streaming Score™ is based on Ookla’s Consumer QoE™ measurements of video start time, re-buffering ratio, and resolution. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Gaming Experience
T-Mobile recorded the best mobile gaming experience in the United States, with a Game Score of 87.01. T-Mobile also provided the best 5G gaming experience in the market, with a 5G Game Score of 87.59.
Game Score™ is based on Ookla’s consumer initiated Speedtest results as well as Consumer QoE™ latency and jitter measurements taken to real-world game servers. Game Scores are composed of eight components, each measuring a different aspect of the consumer gaming experience. Each of these components is evaluated and scored on a scale of 0-100 for each provider. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Consumer Sentiment
Speedtest users scored T-Mobile as the top rated mobile provider in the United States, with a score of 3.73 out of 5, ahead of its competitors.
Ookla’s five-star ratings system, driven by our consumer initiated samples, gauges a consumer’s overall satisfaction with their provider. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Mobile Awards
Data Collection Period: July – December 2025
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Best 5G Network
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Fastest 5G Network
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Best Mobile Gaming Experience
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Best 5G Gaming Experience
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Top Rated
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5G Video Streaming Score
Regional Performance
Washington had the fastest median mobile download speed among United States states, recording 222.72 Mbps. Illinois was second, followed by Utah in third. At the other end of the scale, Alaska had the slowest median mobile download speed at 43.82 Mbps, followed by Vermont and Maine. T-Mobile was the fastest provider across 46 states.
City Performance
Pittsburgh had the fastest median mobile download speed among the United States’s most populous cities, recording 362.61 Mbps. Kansas City was second, followed by Tampa in third. At the other end of the scale, Anchorage had the slowest median mobile download speed at 52.58 Mbps, followed by Honolulu and North Las Vegas. T-Mobile was the fastest provider across 82 cities.
84.90
Best Fixed Network
77.41
Fastest ISP
94.58
Best ISP Gaming Experience
Best Fixed ISP
AT&T Fiber had the Best Fixed Network among ISPs in the United States during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with a Speedtest Connectivity Score of 84.90. Speedtest Connectivity Score combines key metrics to evaluate the overall user experience that ISPs provide. It combines Speed Score with Web Browsing Score and Video Streaming Score.
Ookla’s methodology for fastest network is determined by Speed Score™, which combines download and upload performance. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Fastest Fixed ISP
AT&T Fiber was the fastest ISP in the United States during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with a Speed Score of 77.41. AT&T Fiber recorded a median download speed of 369.39 Mbps. AT&T Fiber recorded a median upload speed of 309.28 Mbps, and recorded a latency of 18 ms.
Ookla’s methodology for fastest network is determined by Speed Score™, which combines download and upload performance. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Most Consistent ISP
There was no winner of best fixed network Consistency in the United States during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with no statistical difference between the ISPs.
Ookla’s methodology for most consistent network is determined by Consistency Score™, which reflects the percentage of samples that meet minimum thresholds for download and upload speeds, depending on the type of network. The higher a provider’s Consistency Score, the more likely a consumer will enjoy acceptable internet performance and quality. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Video Experience
AT&T Fiber provided the best ISP video experience in the United States, with a Video Score of 86.97. The Speedtest Video Streaming Score™ measures the quality of experience delivered to consumers, based on three key measures: video start time, uninterrupted video playback, and the video resolution delivered.
Video Streaming Score™ is based on Ookla’s Consumer QoE™ measurements of video start time, re-buffering ratio, and resolution. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Gaming Experience
Frontier Fiber provided the best ISP gaming experience in the United States, with a Game Score of 94.58. Speedtest Game Score™ measures the quality of experience delivered to consumers, with a focus on gaming KPIs such as latency, jitter, download and upload speeds.
Game Score™ is based on Ookla’s consumer initiated Speedtest results as well as Consumer QoE™ latency and jitter measurements taken to real-world game servers. Game Scores are composed of eight components, each measuring a different aspect of the consumer gaming experience. Each of these components is evaluated and scored on a scale of 0-100 for each eligible provider. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Consumer Sentiment
There was no top rated ISP in the United States during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with no statistical difference between the ISPs.
Ookla’s five-star ratings system, driven by our consumer initiated samples, gauges a consumer’s overall satisfaction with their provider. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Fixed Awards
Data Collection Period: July – December 2025
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Best ISP
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Fastest ISP
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Best ISP Video Experience
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Game Score
Regional Performance
Florida had the fastest median fixed download speed among United States states, recording 337.84 Mbps. Connecticut was second, followed by North Carolina in third. At the other end of the scale, Alaska had the slowest median fixed download speed at 166.86 Mbps, followed by Montana and Vermont. AT&T Fiber was the fastest provider across 11 states.
City Performance
San Antonio had the fastest median fixed download speed among the United States’s 100 most populous cities, recording 365.08 Mbps. Durham was second, followed by Colorado Springs in third. At the other end of the scale, Miami had the slowest median fixed download speed at 126.56 Mbps, followed by Atlanta and Dallas. AT&T Fiber was the fastest provider across 32 cities, followed by GFiber in 10 cities.
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