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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
112.4 Mbps
Average upload
23.3 Mbps
Average Ping
79 ms
Number of measurements
33
Last updated: April 28, 2026 Number of services: 16 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 163.3 Mbps 48.6 Mbps 51 ms 10件
3 T-Mobile 119.5 119.5 Mbps 7.1 Mbps 75 ms 8件
4 Verizon 79.2 Mbps 15.6 15.6 Mbps 58 ms 11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 US Mobile eSIM 220.9 Mbps 68.2 Mbps 39 ms 3件
3 eSIM.me eSIM 217.3 217.3 Mbps 51.5 Mbps 25 ms 1件
4 AT&T Local SIM 207.6 Mbps 18.7 18.7 Mbps 42 ms 3件
5 A1 Bulgaria Roaming 158.3 Mbps 4.7 Mbps 49 ms 1件
6 Verizon Local SIM 150.8 150.8 Mbps 16.6 Mbps 62 ms 3件
7 T-Mobile Local SIM 148.3 Mbps 10.5 10.5 Mbps 98 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 Xfinity Mobile Local SIM 24.8 24.8 Mbps 1.6 Mbps 62 ms 3件
12 Straight Talk Local SIM 18.7 18.7 Mbps 34.7 Mbps 67 ms 1件
13 Rakuten Mobile Roaming 11.5 11.5 Mbps 0.4 Mbps 250 ms 1件
14 Cricket Local SIM 11.0 Mbps 3.6 Mbps 87 ms 4件
15 Rakuten Mobile eSIM 9.5 Mbps 1.2 Mbps 296 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

Download (Mbps) Upload (Mbps)

Latest measurement data

T-Mobile Local SIM
T-Mobile King County Galaxy A16 April 28, 2026
0.90
Download speed (Mbps)
0.10
Upload Mbps
150
Ping ms
AT&T Local SIM
AT&T Temescal Valley iPhone 16 Pro Max April 28, 2026
310.50
Download speed (Mbps)
8.50
Upload Mbps
60
Ping ms
Cricket Local SIM
AT&T Duluth iPhone 16e April 22, 2026
23.90
Download speed (Mbps)
12.70
Upload Mbps
56
Ping ms
Holafly eSIM
AT&T Charlotte April 10, 2026
380.20
Download speed (Mbps)
128.60
Upload Mbps
17
Ping ms
Xfinity Mobile Local SIM
Verizon Schaumburg iPhone 17 Pro Max April 6, 2026
32.20
Download speed (Mbps)
1.50
Upload Mbps
66
Ping ms
AT&T Local SIM
AT&T Honolulu Galaxy S23 April 5, 2026
35.20
Download speed (Mbps)
31.10
Upload Mbps
4
Ping ms
T-Mobile Roaming
T-Mobile Pueblo West iPhone 15 April 4, 2026
16.30
Download speed (Mbps)
8.90
Upload Mbps
41
Ping ms
T-Mobile Local SIM
T-Mobile Lancaster Galaxy A25 April 3, 2026
1.10
Download speed (Mbps)
1.10
Upload Mbps
148
Ping ms
Rakuten Mobile Roaming
Rakuten Mobile Georgetown iPhone 16 April 2, 2026
11.50
Download speed (Mbps)
0.40
Upload Mbps
250
Ping ms
T-Mobile Local SIM
T-Mobile Los Angeles iPhone 13 Pro Max March 30, 2026
574.80
Download speed (Mbps)
31.90
Upload Mbps
52
Ping ms

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