Verizon vs AT&T
This comparison uses FCC coverage data: what each provider reports offering and how widely. It does not compare prices, which change often; check current offers with each provider.
| Verizon | AT&T | |
|---|---|---|
| Technologies offered | Fiber, Fixed wireless | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless |
| Cities with 50%+ coverage | 14,748 | 11,188 |
| Cities with 10%+ coverage | 20,273 | 17,736 |
| Strongest states | Pennsylvania, Texas, New York | Pennsylvania, California, Texas |
Where both are available
Verizon and AT&T both report service to at least half of residential locations in about 7,487 US cities.
- Minot AFB, North Dakota: Verizon 100%, AT&T 100%
- Felton, Delaware: Verizon 95%, AT&T 96%
- Houma, Louisiana: Verizon 91%, AT&T 96%
- Ypsilanti, Michigan: Verizon 91%, AT&T 93%
- De Pere, Wisconsin: Verizon 91%, AT&T 92%
- Skokie, Illinois: Verizon 91%, AT&T 95%
- Champaign, Illinois: Verizon 90%, AT&T 91%
- Rogers, Arkansas: Verizon 89%, AT&T 93%
- Frankfort, Kentucky: Verizon 89%, AT&T 94%
- Mustang, Oklahoma: Verizon 91%, AT&T 89%
Where Verizon has the edge
- White Plains, New York: Verizon 95% vs AT&T 0%
- Poughkeepsie, New York: Verizon 95% vs AT&T 0%
- Mount Vernon, New York: Verizon 94% vs AT&T 0%
- New Rochelle, New York: Verizon 94% vs AT&T 0%
- Schenectady, New York: Verizon 93% vs AT&T 0%
- Syracuse, New York: Verizon 93% vs AT&T 0%
Where AT&T has the edge
- Houlton, Maine: AT&T 96% vs Verizon 0%
- Muskogee, Oklahoma: AT&T 90% vs Verizon 0%
- Sun Valley, Nevada: AT&T 93% vs Verizon 4%
- Custer, South Dakota: AT&T 81% vs Verizon 0%
- Yerington, Nevada: AT&T 79% vs Verizon 0%
- Northfield, Vermont: AT&T 77% vs Verizon 0%
See which one serves your area
Frequently asked questions
Is Verizon or AT&T more widely available?
In FCC data, Verizon reports service to at least half of residential locations in more cities (14,748 versus 11,188). Availability at your address is what matters, so check both.
Do Verizon and AT&T compete in the same areas?
They both report service to at least half of residential locations in about 7,487 US cities, so many households can choose between them.
How do I decide between Verizon and AT&T?
Confirm which of the two serves your address, compare the current price after any promotion, and check contract terms, equipment fees and data caps. Fiber generally beats other technologies on upload speed and consistency.