T-Mobile has once again made headlines by smashing a 5G speed record, this time using an actual Samsung Galaxy S25 device in real-world conditions. This achievement underscores T-Mobile’s dominant position in the 5G landscape, consistently outperforming its rivals in both speed and coverage. Numerous reports from market analytics firms, including Opensignal, RootMetrics, and Ookla, have consistently highlighted T-Mobile’s advantages. Despite facing customer discontent over recent price hikes, with some considering legal action or switching providers, T-Mobile has focused on enhancing its network and offering enticing promotions.
The latest speed milestone is a testament to the company’s commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. The impressive download speed of 4.3 Gbps was reached on a commercial Samsung Galaxy S25 unit, significantly higher than T-Mobile’s average 5G download speed of 238.3 Mbps reported in January 2025. While it is essential to note that the average figure reflects real-world user experiences, and the peak speed was achieved under controlled conditions, T-Mobile emphasizes that their record is also obtained in real-world settings utilizing a 5G Standalone (5G SA) signal. In addition to this record, T-Mobile also reported a staggering 6.3 Gbps speed achieved with a non-commercial mobile test device featuring the newly announced Qualcomm X85 modem.
This figure, while impressive and taken in real-world conditions, is set against Verizon’s earlier breakthrough of 5.5 Gbps, which was recorded in a lab. With such advancements grounded in their robust mid-band spectrum, nationwide 5G SA signal, and advanced 6-carrier aggregation technology, T-Mobile appears poised to maintain its lead in the 5G race for the foreseeable future.