T-Mobile vs Verizon
If you live in a major metro and care about 5G speed, T-Mobile mid-band is hard to beat. If you regularly leave the metro, Verizon's footprint still wins on the margins.
| T-Mobile | Verizon | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | MNO | MNO |
| Network | T-Mobile | Verizon |
| Plans on file | 3 | 3 |
| Cheapest | $75.00 | $65.00 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Does T-Mobile and Verizon use the same network?
No — T-Mobile rides the T-Mobile network and Verizon rides the Verizon network. Coverage at any specific address depends on which network has stronger signal there. Use our coverage maps to compare side by side.
- Which is cheaper, T-Mobile or Verizon?
The cheapest T-Mobile plan we have on file is $75.00/month; the cheapest Verizon plan is $65.00/month. By starting price, Verizon is cheaper. Compare the actual plans side by side above for data, hotspot, and feature differences — the cheapest plan isn't always the best value.
- Is T-Mobile better than Verizon?
It depends on your usage. T-Mobile and Verizon have different price points, plan structures, and underlying networks. Use the comparison table above to evaluate plans head-to-head, or enter your ZIP in the finder to see which network has stronger coverage at your specific address.
- Can I switch from T-Mobile to Verizon and keep my number?
Yes. Number portability is required by FCC rules. Get a port-out PIN from T-Mobile, sign up at Verizon with "transfer my existing number," and provide your account number, port PIN, and billing ZIP. Most ports complete in 15 minutes to 4 hours. See our switching guide for the full walkthrough.
- Whose coverage is better, T-Mobile or Verizon?
Coverage between T-Mobile (T-Mobile network) and Verizon (Verizon network) depends entirely on where you are. Verizon is historically strongest in older brick housing and rural reach; T-Mobile leads in 5g-mid-band">mid-band 5G speed in urban areas; AT&T is competitive throughout. Enter your ZIP in our coverage maps to compare directly at your address.