T-Mobile vs Verizon 5G Home Internet (2026)

This is the most common head-to-head in America: T-Mobile and Verizon 5G home internet overlap in 22,202 ZIP codes per FCC data. Both cost $35/mo bundled with a phone plan (~$50 standalone), ship self-install gateways, and skip contracts. The tiebreakers are signal at your address, price-lock length, and whose phones you carry.

Last reviewed: July 2026

22,202ZIP codes where both compete
29,681T-Mobile Home Internet ZIPs (FCC)
22,564Verizon ZIPs (FCC)

Side by side

T-Mobile Home InternetVerizon
Starting pricefrom $35/mo (July 2026)from $35/mo (July 2026)
Top advertised speed100 Mbps2 Gbps
Technology5G Home InternetFiber & 5G Home
FCC footprint29,681 ZIPs / 50 states22,564 ZIPs / 50 states
Availability (FCC ZIPs)29,681 — widest non-satellite22,475 (5G Home)
Typical speeds100–400 Mbps100–300 Mbps (to ~1 Gbps in UWB areas)
SetupSelf-install gateway, ~15 minSelf-install gateway, ~15 min
Contracts / feesNone; equipment includedNone; equipment included

Coverage: FCC Broadband Data Collection (Dec 2024), residential filings. Pricing as dated per provider; promotional rates vary by address.

Which should you pick?

If this is youPickWhy
You have T-Mobile phonesT-Mobile$35/mo with any voice line; longest availability reach
You have Verizon phonesVerizon$35/mo with qualifying mobile plans
Longest price certaintyT-Mobile5-year guarantees on eligible plans vs Verizon’s typical 2–3 yr locks
Peak speeds where mmWave/UWB is strongVerizonFCC filings show up to 1 Gbps in UWB areas vs T-Mobile’s ~100–400 Mbps typical

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, T-Mobile or Verizon home internet?
They tie on price ($35 bundled / ~$50 standalone) and setup. T-Mobile is available in more places (29,681 vs 22,475 ZIP codes per FCC) and offers 5-year price guarantees; Verizon posts higher peak speeds where its Ultra Wideband is strong. The deciding factor is signal quality at your specific address — check both.
Is 5G home internet reliable enough to replace cable?
For most households yes: no contract, no equipment fees, and 100–400 Mbps typical. Speeds do vary with tower congestion, so run each provider’s address check — approval means they have capacity for you.
Can I get T-Mobile or Verizon home internet without a phone plan?
Yes — both sell standalone at roughly $50/mo. The $35 headline price requires a qualifying voice line (any line for T-Mobile; select unlimited plans for Verizon).

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