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Actual Measurement Data on eSIM and SIM Data Speeds in the U.S. [Latest 2026]

This data shows actual connection speeds measured in the U.S. (including New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco) for eSIMs, physical SIM cards, and roaming. We hope this helps you choose the right plan before your trip or business trip.

Average downloads
85.8 Mbps
Average upload
19.8 Mbps
Average Ping
78 ms
Number of measurements
61 件
Last Updated: October 29, 2026 Number of Services: 21 Number of carriers: 6 Fastest Speed Record: 574.8 Mbps

Average Speed Rankings by Carrier in the U.S.

#CareerAverage downhill speedAverage uphill speedPingNumber of cases
1 Breezeline 217.3 217.3 Mbps 51.5 Mbps 25 ms 1件
2 AT&T 136.8 Mbps 44.8 Mbps 64 ms 17件
3 T-Mobile 70.2 Mbps 8.8 Mbps 60 ms 23件
4 Verizon 68.8 Mbps 12.3 12.3 Mbps 63 ms 15件
5 Rakuten Mobile 10.2 Mbps 0.9 Mbps 281 ms 3件
6 NTT DOCOMO 6.7 Mbps 4.2 Mbps 260 ms 2件

Speed Comparison by Service in the U.S.

#ServicesCategoryAverage downhill speedAverage uphill speedPingNumber of cases
1 Holafly eSIM 278.6 Mbps 66.1 Mbps 30 ms 2件
2 eSIM.me eSIM 217.3 217.3 Mbps 51.5 Mbps 25 ms 1件
3 AT&T Local SIM 181.3 Mbps 50.4 Mbps 52 ms 6件
4 US Mobile eSIM 166.8 Mbps 51.2 Mbps 73 ms 4件
5 T-Mobile Local SIM 163.3 Mbps 14.4 14.4 Mbps 71 ms 7件
6 A1 Bulgaria Roaming 158.3 Mbps 4.7 Mbps 49 ms 1件
7 Verizon Local SIM 93.9 Mbps 10.4 Mbps 66 ms 5件
8 Mint Mobile eSIM 83.4 Mbps 45.9 Mbps 40 ms 2件
9 Visible eSIM 78.2 Mbps 5.1 Mbps 66 ms 2件
10 T-Mobile Tourist SIM Prepaid SIM 59.5 Mbps 69.1 Mbps 22 ms 1件
11 Cricket Local SIM 39.2 Mbps 6.0 Mbps 73 ms 6件
12 Rakuten Mobile Roaming 35.4 Mbps 0.9 Mbps 146 ms 2件
13 Boost Mobile Local SIM 32.1 Mbps 6.9 Mbps 135 ms 1件
14 Xfinity Mobile Local SIM 24.8 24.8 Mbps 1.6 Mbps 62 ms 3件
15 Straight Talk Local SIM 24.2 Mbps 20.2 20.2 Mbps 77 ms 2件

The State of Telecommunications in the U.S. and Key Considerations for Choosing a Service Provider

We have compiled data on internet speeds in the United States (including New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco). Please use the rankings by carrier and service listed above to help you choose a plan before your trip.

The data is based on users' actual measurements and is automatically updated whenever new measurement results are posted.

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Speed trends over the past 30 days

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Latest measurement data

Jethro eSIM
T-Mobile Boston Galaxy S25 Ultra October 29, 2026
3.30
Download speed (Mbps)
14.30
Upload Mbps
50
Ping ms
Jethro eSIM
T-Mobile Boston Galaxy S25 Ultra October 29, 2026
3.90
Download speed (Mbps)
5.50
Upload Mbps
67
Ping ms
Jethro eSIM
T-Mobile Boston Galaxy S25 Ultra October 28, 2026
2.60
Download speed (Mbps)
3.70
Upload Mbps
53
Ping ms
Jethro eSIM
T-Mobile Boston Galaxy S25 Ultra October 28, 2026
3.60
Download speed (Mbps)
8.90
Upload Mbps
64
Ping ms
Jethro eSIM
T-Mobile Boston Galaxy S25 Ultra October 27, 2026
3.80
Download speed (Mbps)
4.00
Upload Mbps
51
Ping ms
Jethro eSIM
T-Mobile Boston Galaxy S25 Ultra October 25, 2026
1.10
Download speed (Mbps)
7.60
Upload Mbps
46
Ping ms
Jethro eSIM
T-Mobile Boston Galaxy S25 Ultra October 24, 2026
3.90
Download speed (Mbps)
14.40
Upload Mbps
54
Ping ms
Jethro eSIM
T-Mobile Boston Galaxy S25 Ultra October 24, 2026
3.50
Download speed (Mbps)
6.50
Upload Mbps
52
Ping ms
Jethro eSIM
T-Mobile Boston Galaxy S25 Ultra October 24, 2026
3.10
Download speed (Mbps)
6.40
Upload Mbps
59
Ping ms
Jethro eSIM
T-Mobile Boston Galaxy S25 Ultra October 24, 2026
17.50
Download speed (Mbps)
11.50
Upload Mbps
59
Ping ms

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