T‑Mobile tops mobile, AT&T Fiber leads fixed broadband in Ookla 2026 US report

Ookla’s Speedtest Connectivity Report for the first half of 2026 ranked T‑Mobile as the best overall mobile network and the top 5G provider in the United States, posting a median download speed of 275.55 Mbps (314.38 Mbps on 5G). The carrier also earned the highest consumer‑sentiment score, averaging 3.77 out of 5 stars. AT&T Fiber was named the best fixed‑line internet service, with a median download speed of 374.75 Mbps and the highest user rating at 3.63 stars. Verizon placed second in both mobile coverage and fixed‑line gaming performance.

AT&T highlighted its own Ookla‑based analysis showing that customers who combine AT&T Wireless and AT&T Fiber enjoy the fastest converged broadband experience nationwide, emphasizing new offerings such as AT&T OneConnect and Build‑a‑Plan. The company argues that this integrated approach meets growing demand for a single provider that delivers both home and mobile connectivity.

The report also broke down state‑level performance, noting Kansas as the fastest mobile market (242.56 Mbps) and Connecticut as the quickest fixed broadband market (344.24 Mbps). The findings focus on speed and user experience without taking pricing into account.