Verizon rules 5G in the latest carrier speed test, but you shouldn't care
Android Police 2026-07-16 13:07:23
Context: Ookla's Mobile Networks State of the Union report, released twice a year, evaluates the performance of the Big Three US carriers - Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. The latest report highlights the carriers' improvements over the last six months, with a focus on 5G speed and reliability. The report reveals that while Verizon excelled in 5G, all three carriers demonstrated reliability and fast speeds, making it a competitive market for consumers.
Key Facts
- Ookla's Mobile Networks State of the Union report is released twice a year, providing an assessment of the Big Three US carriers' performance across various categories, including Overall and 5G sections.
- Verizon won six awards, AT&T won five, and T-Mobile won two, but T-Mobile scored the highest aggregate national median download speed, indicating a smaller gap between the highest and lowest speeds.
- Verizon excelled in 5G, winning awards for Best 5G Experience, Most Reliable 5G, and tying with AT&T and T-Mobile for the Fastest 5G, while T-Mobile won the award for 5G Availability.
- The 5G market appears to have matured, with carriers making incremental improvements, such as Verizon boosting its 5G availability by almost 10%, resulting in a competitive market with minimal differences between carriers.
- The report suggests that consumers have stronger choices when selecting a carrier, with all three carriers offering reliable and fast speeds, making switching bonuses an attractive option.