I Put Verizon and T-Mobile 5G Home Internet to the Test! Which Service Is Best?

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[Streeknine]

I've tried both, I had 0 issues with T-Mobile, but I had Verizon as a cell carrier, so when they offered 5G in my area I picked it up fast and tried it for a month, they were both great.
But Verizon gave me $25 off for being a cell customer and then a month later, gave me $10 dollars off for loyalty. So I'm only paying $10 extra for 5G internet.. it's been amazing.

[ZEAC]

Verizon and T-mobile might be my next internet service because xfinity like to play games when it comes charging its customer with increasing internet cost.

[jonathanbennett]

I am in an amazing T Mobile 5G area. I get an average of 850MPS down and 135MPS up. It's crazy

[crimlarksSteve]

Nice video, Michael. I've had T-Mobile's Home Internet for several months, after Comcast decided it was time to raise the price AGAIN. Since I use T-Mobile for cell service the home internet service is $40 a month, less than half of what I was paying for Comcast with 80 MBPS download speeds and their stupid data cap. My speeds on T-Mobile vary from about 26 in the worst case scenario to 400 in the best. Since I'm not a gamer, and only really need it for use with Video streaming and regular internet use, that hasn't been a problem.

[Shahrdad]

I switched from Spectrum to T-mobile. Spectrum was charging me $100 a month for just internet access. When I called them, they lowered it to $55 for a year, and then it would automatically go back up to $100. The service was generally good, but seemed to expensive. I switched to T-mobile 5G, and now my bill is only $30 a month and the rate will not change. The speeds are about the same, and so far, I haven't noticed any slowdowns. I like the idea of paying $360 a year rather than $1, 200! My speeds are typically between 250 and 500 mbps download and between 20 and 40 upload.

[joycejones]

As for as NYC T-MOBILE speeds in the day 180 -200 mbps down. Early morning hours 2-3am 300-400 mbps down. I've had T-Mobile for 2yrs.FACTS

[SMPTEColorBars]

What a perfect review! Not too in-depth to make the video unbearably long, but not too superficial to where it leaves out important information. You struck the right balance here! Kudos and thanks for the help!

[MrBunet]

I liked the review. Michael. please do this test again in two months. I agree with the other comments below, it is all about how many people have FWA and what the load is on that tower. I know T-Mobile is having a hard time keeping up with the demand of FWA. They are maxing out some of their cell towers and they have to limit speeds. I don't know if Verizon has enough customers to have that issue just yet. In the end, this is a good problem to have for both companies.

[ldubs_]

Both can be really good or really bad pending proximity to tower, congestion, tower backhaul, and what bands are transmitted from the tower.

[peterlikesfriedrice]

I've had Verizon home 5G for about a month now. Much cheaper than Comcast, speed is faster than what I was getting from Comcast too. Though internet up time is slightly less reliable than Comcast. Since I'm only paying $25 for my Verizon home internet I can happy put up with the rare internet outage here and there. They only last 10 mins at most. Where as when Comcast goes out, it can last hours.

[willraysby]

Great summary. I have Verizon at $25 month and have no issues. About once a month a bounce the box to have it reset itself which seems to improve speeds. I'm not sure what is happening but assume it refreshes itself on the Verizon network which seems to clear any latency.

[spyplane]

I believe that T-Mobile is superior because there is no commitment to worry about, unlike what Spectrum required of me. Thus, I won't switch to the Verizon contract plans over the no-plans with a $5 discount. My vote goes to T-Mobile. I did experience a few disconnects, but all they require is an external antenna.

[BluudRedd]

i'm going to test out verizon myself coming from spectrum 1gig plan with no problems for a whole year, i moved into an apartment that has no coax but in a great 5g area so we'll see.

[jamesmarchetti]

Excellent Video!! Location does matter !! And have used both halfway between Chicago and Milwaukee !! And last year big differences between them !!! Verizon back no home internet yet available!! 40 to 30 Mgb download!! Or 5G !! T-Mobile 400 to 500 download!! I knew ahead about Verizon and figured maybe 4 months for upgrades to catch up?? I did notice 5 to 6 pm heavy traffic with T-Mobile and adjusted and now both cellphones on T-Mobile and they do constantly and fast Towers upgrades !!! And all the companies really need to push harder on Rural areas especially with that free money from the Government !!!

[andresd]

I have had Verizon 5g home internet for about a year now and I love it. I had Comcast before, it was good and fast but I experienced several service interruptions, specially after heavy periods of rain. My Verizon 5g home internet has not dropped out not even once. Also the price is much better, between my home internet and my cell plan I only pay around $110 for unlimited data for both, much cheaper than I was paying with Comcast.

[Bro_Jared]

I just got T-Mobile home internet yesterday. I love it so far as long as it’s true unlimited and they don’t slow me down or all of a sudden make it not unlimited anymore.

[lexlopez]

You should have added a disclaimer either at the beginning or end of your video stating that 5g internet will vary based on not only your proximity to a 5g tower but also where you place the device. High, low, near a window, away from a window, are there objects like trees and building surrounding your home? Number of devices using the same network, etc... things like that will factor in the types of speeds you get throughout the day.

[algabsi]

I think there is more to it to compare. Beside the speed and latency, there are router features that are currently only available on the Verizon 5G routers and not on the T-Mobile. Features such as modifying DHCP subnet, and WEPS which are not available in the T-Mobile router.

[loaded]

3 year of Tmobile here. In the early days it's was hit or miss. Don't have an option other than dsl which on a good day was 10mb download. My nokia aka the trash can took a crap after two year, got it replace with the arcidia model. As long as the speed is over 100megs down load ever device runs smooth. Now there are time when it drop down to 30-40. But honestly overall I have no issue with it for the price. I have no problem with wifi calling on att. No issues with any of the streaming apps even Netflix. It runs 4 TVs an Xbox and 8 cameras with no problem. For gaming though you can tell the kidos are on it it take few seconds for the TV stuff to load. But honestly for 50 bucks it's not perfect but I'd give it a solid 9.8 out of 10.

[MirrrsEdge]

I’m still waiting in my area for it to be available, but I do plan on trying at least one of them out. Cable internet is getting too expensive.