T-Mobile Continues to Lead the 5G Revolution
T-Mobile has once again proven its dominance in the 5G arena, according to the latest report from Opensignal. Despite recent controversies surrounding policy changes, the Un-carrier continues to outperform its rivals in key network metrics.
Unparalleled 5G Availability
One of the most striking findings from the Opensignal report is T-Mobile's commanding lead in 5G availability:
- T-Mobile: 67% of time connected to 5G
- AT&T: 11.8% of time connected to 5G
- Verizon: 7.7% of time connected to 5G
This metric measures the proportion of time users can actually benefit from 5G connectivity, showcasing T-Mobile's vast lead over competitors.
Record-Breaking Speeds
T-Mobile isn't just winning in availability; it's crushing the competition in speed as well:
- T-Mobile: 226.7 Mbps average 5G download speed
- Verizon: 150.5 Mbps
- AT&T: 142.1 Mbps
Awards Sweep
In total, T-Mobile claimed nine out of fifteen mobile experience awards from Opensignal, including:
- 5G download speed
- 5G availability
- Overall network consistency
- 5G coverage
- Overall video experience
- Overall games experience
Verizon managed to secure five awards, while AT&T took home just one.
Commitment to Excellence
T-Mobile's dedication to network improvement is evident in its recent announcement regarding MLB All-Star Week. The company promises to deliver peak download speeds of 1.6 Gbps inside Globe Life Field, with permanent upgrades to benefit the Arlington area long after the event concludes.
The Road Ahead
While T-Mobile currently holds a significant lead, both Verizon and AT&T have shown improvements in certain areas. The overall network consistency battle, for instance, is becoming more competitive.
As the 5G landscape continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see if T-Mobile can maintain its edge or if its competitors can close the gap in future reports.
Update: Wednesday July 17 10:00
While T-Mobile maintains its overall lead in 5G performance, Verizon is making significant strides in closing the gap. Verizon showed the most substantial year-over-year improvement, with 5G download speeds increasing by 60% to 207.79 Mbps. Verizon now matches T-Mobile in upload speeds at 14.56 Mbps and leads in 5G gaming experience. AT&T placed second in overall mobile network performance but lagged in 5G-specific metrics. Despite T-Mobile's current dominance in areas with coverage, AT&T and Verizon still maintain an advantage in overall network coverage, especially in rural areas.