In a stunning revelation, Verizon has secured not only the overall performance accolade in RootMetrics' H2 2025 US State of the Mobile Union report, but also six additional gold medals across categories such as network reliability, responsiveness, data performance, video performance, call performance, and text performance. While some of these wins came from statistical ties with AT&T, Verizon's performance stands out compared to its competitors in these essential areas.

In stark contrast, T-Mobile and AT&T were unable to clinch a single outright victory in the H2 assessment, although they did manage to share the prize for network speed.

This year’s report sharply contrasts with the findings from the first half of 2025, where AT&T was crowned the overall champion, collecting six individual titles, including ties with Verizon.

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Interestingly, Opensignal recently highlighted T-Mobile as the top performer in a separate nationwide study. This illustrates the varied results depending on methodology and analytics tools used to measure key performance indicators.

Adding to the surprises, Ookla's tests rank Verizon as the frontrunner for the fastest, most reliable 5G experience in the United States for H2 2025, while T-Mobile had to settle for a consolation win in 5G availability. Despite T-Mobile's previous dominance, this shift in titles marks a significant change in the competitive landscape.

Many may question the impact of these performance tests. However, analyzing data from various research firms helps consumers make informed decisions based on network performance reliability, availability, and speed. T-Mobile's impressive median download speeds are noteworthy, but sustainability across the network remains a critical factor.

Ultimately, each user’s mobile network experience may vary geographically. Nevertheless, making choices informed by overall network reliability and performance statistics is essential when selecting between the leading carriers in the US.