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T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced its network once again earned top honors in [Ookla’s Speedtest® Global Index Market Analysis United States Q4 2022 report](https://www.speedtest.net/global-index/united-states). With top marks in every single category for overall network performance and repeated wins for 5G, T-Mobile is hitting the ground running in 2023 as the national network leader for customer experience. In addition to topping national rankings, T-Mobile’s network proved fastest in 45 states and the District of Columbia as well as in 86 of the 100 most populous U.S. cities.  “We’ve long led the industry in 5G, but we’ve had our sights on more than 5G leadership,” said Neville Ray, President of Technology at T-Mobile. “We’re taking the crown as the overall network leader in America by expanding our [coverage](https://www.t-mobile.com/coverage/coverage-map) and game-changing speeds to deliver the best experience *and* value to customers across the nation, and we’ve only just begun to show what T-Mobile’s network can do.” T-Mobile’s overall network performance swept the competition and placed first in all categories: - Fastest mobile operator in the U.S. with median download speeds more than 2x faster than Verizon and AT&T at 151.37 Mbps and median upload speeds recorded at 12.52 Mbps. - Lowest multi-server latency, meaning faster response times for gamers__,__ improved IoT solutions for businesses and more. - Most consistent network, meaning customers have faster speeds more consistently than Verizon and AT&T users. - Best place to stream video with the highest video score ranking.   When measuring 5G performance, T-Mobile also repeated some major wins in Q4: - __5G Performance:__ Clocked average download speeds at a blazing 216.56 Mbps — over 2.5x faster than AT&T - __5G Consistency__: T-Mobile customers enjoy a more consistent 5G experience compared to Verizon and AT&T   Third-party researchers, industry analysts and reporters put network capabilities through the crucible with continuous testing across the U.S. and T-Mobile’s 5G network has consistently outranked competitors since 2020. T-Mobile is America’s 5G leader, delivering the country’s largest, fastest, and most awarded [5G network](https://www.t-mobile.com/coverage/4g-lte-5g-networks). The Un-carrier’s Extended Range 5G covers 323 million people across 1.9 million square miles – more area than AT&T and Verizon combined. 260 million people nationwide are covered by T-Mobile’s super-fast Ultra Capacity 5G, and the Un-carrier plans to reach 300 million people with Ultra Capacity by the end of this year. For more information on T-Mobile’s network, visit [T-Mobile.com/coverage](https://www.t-mobile.com/coverage/4g-lte-5g-networks).  Follow T-Mobile’s Official Twitter Newsroom [@TMobileNews](https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FTMobileNews&data=02%7C01%7CGina.Cohen3%40T-Mobile.com%7C99a364c68ae74ac2a38508d7a6aa2b95%7Cbe0f980bdd994b19bd7bbc71a09b026c%7C0%7C0%7C637161122116110118&sdata=EmvFbas31iO9vDTPE5udP5OqKFD%2FYropl5DHQhnsqaE%3D&reserved=0) to stay up to date with the latest company news. \### See 5G device, coverage, & access details at T-Mobile.com. Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data for the U.S., Q4 2022. Ookla trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission. __About T-Mobile US, Inc.__  T-Mobile US Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is America’s supercharged Un-carrier, delivering an advanced 4G LTE and transformative nationwide 5G network that will offer reliable connectivity for all. T-Mobile’s customers benefit from its unmatched combination of value and quality, unwavering obsession with offering them the best possible service experience and undisputable drive for disruption that creates competition and innovation in wireless and beyond. Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile provides services through its subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile and Sprint. For more information please visit: [https://www.t-mobile.com](https://www.t-mobile.com/). Select words in this release were edited on July 6, 2023.  Media Contacts  T-Mobile US, Inc. 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