The deployment of 5G networks is progressing rapidly as the demand for faster and more reliable connectivity continues to grow. The standalone (SA) deployment model marks a significant milestone in the evolution of 5G, offering lower latency, increased bandwidth, and improved reliability compared to earlier network configurations. Using Ookla Speedtest Intelligence® data, this article tracks […]
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Ookla Tests 5G Performance in the U.S.
The ongoing improvement of 5G performance in the United States is closely tied to the increasing availability of mid-band spectrum. In March 2024, T-Mobile began utilizing additional 2.5 GHz spectrum acquired in a 2022 auction, significantly boosting its 5G network capacity, particularly in rural areas. This led to a notable increase in median download speeds, […]
Ookla SpeedTest Q3 2023 Results Show T-Mobile is Still in the Lead
As of yesterday, Ookla released their latest data on 5G speeds for the third quarter of 2023. Results are showing the difference between 5G and fixed broadband download speeds in the U.S. is getting closer. Scoring a Median Download Speed of 221.57 Mbps, T-Mobile led the race. That’s compared to Verizon’s 153.79 Mbps median download […]
Does T-Mobile Still Have the Fastest 5G?
You may be familiar with Ookla, or their famous speedtest.net website that lets users easily test their Internet connection’s latency and download and upload speeds. They also run quarterly reports comparing the results between different Internet providers, both fixed and mobile. We’d like to highlight the mobile results only. This first quarter’s results were just […]
Who is the fastest 5G carrier in the US?
According to the latest report from RootMetrics T-Mobile may have the fastest 5G speeds and greatest 5G availability, but what about reliability? When measuring only 5G reliability, a different carrier, Verizon, came out on top. The timing of this testing however, is important to note. 5G performance was done during the second half of 2021. […]
