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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
111.6 Mbps
Average upload
25.3 Mbps
Average Ping
78 ms
Number of measurements
43 件
Last Updated: June 17, 2026 Number of Services: 17 Number of carriers: 5 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 142.3 Mbps 49.3 Mbps 67 ms 15件
3 T-Mobile 136.9 Mbps 10.5 10.5 Mbps 64 ms 11件
4 Verizon 70.2 Mbps 13.7 13.7 Mbps 61 ms 13件
5 Rakuten Mobile 10.2 Mbps 0.9 Mbps 281 ms 3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 116.1 Mbps 12.8 12.8 Mbps 63 ms 4件
8 Mint Mobile eSIM 83.4 Mbps 45.9 Mbps 40 ms 2件
9 T-Mobile Tourist SIM Prepaid SIM 59.5 Mbps 69.1 Mbps 22 ms 1件
10 Visible eSIM 42.5 Mbps 5.4 Mbps 55 ms 1件
11 Boost Mobile Local SIM 32.1 Mbps 6.9 Mbps 135 ms 1件
12 Xfinity Mobile Local SIM 24.8 24.8 Mbps 1.6 Mbps 62 ms 3件
13 Straight Talk Local SIM 24.2 Mbps 20.2 20.2 Mbps 77 ms 2件
14 Rakuten Mobile Roaming 11.5 11.5 Mbps 0.4 Mbps 250 ms 1件
15 Cricket Local SIM 11.0 Mbps 3.6 Mbps 87 ms 4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

Download (Mbps) Upload (Mbps)

Latest measurement data

AT&T Local SIM
AT&T Akron June 17, 2026
31.00
Download speed (Mbps)
15.00
Upload Mbps
57
Ping ms
Verizon Local SIM
Verizon Lewisburg iPhone 16 Pro Max June 10, 2026
11.80
Download speed (Mbps)
1.50
Upload Mbps
65
Ping ms
Straight Talk Local SIM
Verizon Longview iPhone 14 June 10, 2026
29.70
Download speed (Mbps)
5.70
Upload Mbps
87
Ping ms
T-Mobile Local SIM
T-Mobile New York iPhone 15 Pro Max June 10, 2026
132.40
Download speed (Mbps)
17.20
Upload Mbps
59
Ping ms
T-Mobile Local SIM
T-Mobile San Francisco iPhone 13 Pro Max June 8, 2026
"It worked fine indoors on cellular data. It wasn't too slow."
199.30
Download speed (Mbps)
6.60
Upload Mbps
0
Ping ms
US Mobile eSIM
AT&T West Palm Beach iPhone 16 June 7, 2026
"4.5 Mbps download, 0.2 Mbps upload, 173 ms ping, 10 ms jitter"
4.50
Download speed (Mbps)
0.20
Upload Mbps
173
Ping ms
AT&T Local SIM
AT&T Glasgow, KY, United States iPhone 16 Pro Max June 7, 2026
"It works okay. The speeds are very slow at times, and there's a lot of lag."
14.10
Download speed (Mbps)
0.80
Upload Mbps
104
Ping ms
T-Mobile Local SIM
T-Mobile Vancouver Galaxy S24 Ultra May 28, 2026
218.10
Download speed (Mbps)
34.90
Upload Mbps
44
Ping ms
Boost Mobile Local SIM
AT&T Akron iPhone 16e May 28, 2026
32.10
Download speed (Mbps)
6.90
Upload Mbps
135
Ping ms
AT&T Local SIM
AT&T Leander iPhone 17 Pro May 28, 2026
419.60
Download speed (Mbps)
230.30
Upload Mbps
23
Ping ms

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