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Fastest Wireless Speeds 2022
Who’s got time to wait on a slow wireless connection?
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Data speeds are like gasoline for your car—the more data speed you have, the faster you can go. Okay, that’s not how gasoline in cars work, but you get what I’m trying to say. The more data speed you have, the more quickly you can pull up YouTube videos, refresh Twitter, and upload your Instagram stories.
Now let's take a look at the fastest data speeds from the big three major wireless carriers.
- : Fastest Average Download Speeds
- : Fastest Average Upload Speeds

Data speed averages across the country
These were the average upload and download speeds we got from the major carriers.1
Download speed experience

Upload speed experience

Source: Mobile Network Experience Report, Opensignal
In summary, here’s the average download and upload speeds among the major three wireless networks.
- T-Mobile
- Average download speed: 54.1 Mbps
- Average upload speed: 10.5 Mbps
- Verizon
- Average download speed: 30.2 Mbps
- Average upload speed: 8.2 Mbps
- AT&T
- Average download speed: 35.3 Mbps
- Average upload speed: 6.7 Mbps
T-Mobile currently owns the award for the fastest average download and upload speeds. It’s a close second between AT&T and Verizon (with T-Mobile taking the crown) for the title of fastest average wireless download speeds. In the end, T-Mobile pulls ahead with an 18.8 Mbps faster download speed average than AT&T.
Recap: T-Mobile reigns supreme
T-Mobile remains owning the championship for both download and upload speeds. If data speeds make all the difference to you, T-Mobile offers the most bang for your buck. Here’s how T-Mobile looks on the pedestal.
- T-Mobile
- Average download speed: 54.1 Mbps
- Average upload speed: 10.5 Mbps
Now all eyes are on AT&T and T-Mobile to swing back and take control of the fastest speeds title. We’ll report back when we collect enough data.
Increase your data speeds with a reliable Wi-Fi connection
Regardless of your wireless provider, you can always get faster speeds on your phone with a reliable Wi-Fi connection. These days we’re all spending more time at home, so a faster internet connection will probably make the whole household happier.
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