Which is better, T-Mobile Home Internet or Farmers Mutual Telephone Company?

Farmers Mutual Telephone Company is faster where you can get it, but T-Mobile Home Internet reaches 6,770 times as many people, so at most addresses T-Mobile Home Internet is the one on offer (and it is cheaper to start). Where both are offered (about 38,336 people), Farmers Mutual Telephone Company has the faster top speed for 70% of homes.

FasterFarmers Mutual Telephone CompanyFaster for 70% of homes where both are offered.

Cheaper to startT-Mobile Home InternetFrom $45 a month (promotional), then $55, vs $60.

Better ratedToo close to callToo few reviews to compare yet (336 and 0).

Available to more peopleT-Mobile Home Internet305.1 million people in 51 states, vs 45,075 in 2 states.

T-Mobile Home Internet
Price: $55.00 - $75.00 / mo.
Speed: 25 - 2,000 Mbps
Internet Type: Fixed wireless and fiber
Rating (Reviews): (342)
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Farmers Mutual Telephone Company
Price: $55.00 - $110.00 / mo.
Speed: 10 - 1,000 Mbps
Internet Type: Fixed wireless, fiber, and DSL
Rating (Reviews): (0)
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T-Mobile Home Internet vs. Farmers Mutual Telephone Company at a glance

Measure	T-Mobile Home Internet	Farmers Mutual Telephone Company
Available to	305.1 million people in 51 states	45,075 people in 2 states
Main technology	Fixed wireless 100%	Fixed wireless 81%, fiber 27%
Top download speed filed with the FCC	2,000 Mbps	1,000 Mbps
Fastest plan we list	498 Mbps	1,000 Mbps down, 1,000 Mbps up
Starting price	$45 a month (promotional), then $55	$60 a month
Cheapest plan, first 2 years	Not listed	$1,440 (250 Mbps plan)
Customer rating	4.0 of 5 (336 reviews)	No reviews yet
Rated for speed	3.9 of 5	No reviews yet
Rated for price	4.1 of 5	No reviews yet
Where both are offered	About 38,336 people (85% of Farmers Mutual Telephone Company's area); Farmers Mutual Telephone Company is faster for 70% of them

Coverage and top speeds: FCC filings; plans and prices: our pricing table; ratings: verified customer reviews on ISP Reports. Check your address for what is offered at your home.

Where T-Mobile Home Internet and Farmers Mutual Telephone Company are available

T-Mobile Home Internet and Farmers Mutual Telephone Company have distinct coverage footprints across the United States. Our interactive map shows exactly where each provider offers service and where they overlap, helping you understand your options.

T-Mobile Home Internet currently offers internet service in 50,478 cities and 3,188 counties across 51 states, reaching approximately 305,150,214 residents. Their service area includes major markets like New York, NY; Los Angeles, CA; and Chicago, IL. By comparison, Farmers Mutual Telephone Company serves 45,784 residents in 15 cities and 4 counties in 2 states, with a presence in population centers such as Ontario, OR; Fruitland, ID; and Payette, ID.

Each provider’s own page has its full coverage map, county by county: T-Mobile Home Internet coverage map and Farmers Mutual Telephone Company coverage map.

Availability changes from one street to the next. Check your address to see whether T-Mobile Home Internet, Farmers Mutual Telephone Company or both are offered at your home.

T-Mobile Home Internet vs. Farmers Mutual Telephone Company Speeds and Technology

T-Mobile Home Internet and Farmers Mutual Telephone Company utilize different network technologies to deliver internet service, resulting in varying speed capabilities across their service areas.

In terms of potential speeds across the country, Farmers Mutual Telephone Company offers higher overall speeds, with speeds for most covered areas averaging 301 Mbps compared to T-Mobile Home Internet’s average speed of 67 Mbps.

The availability of each provider’s fastest technology varies significantly by location. T-Mobile Home Internet’s premium Fiber service reaches 0.0% of their coverage area. Meanwhile, Farmers Mutual Telephone Company’s top-tier Fiber is available to 27.1% of their footprint. Even within the same technology type, speed offerings can vary based on local infrastructure investments.

T-Mobile Home Internet vs. Farmers Mutual Telephone Company Plans and Prices

Below are the current internet plans and pricing details for T-Mobile Home Internet and Farmers Mutual Telephone Company, drawn from our independently maintained pricing database. The source and verification date for each provider's plans are noted beneath the table.

Provider representatives can send plan or pricing updates through our contact page; verified changes publish shortly after review.

Most households with 3-5 users need download speeds of at least 100 Mbps for smooth streaming, video conferencing, and everyday internet usage. Larger households or those with heavy users (gamers, 4K streamers, or remote workers) should consider plans with speeds of 300 Mbps or more for optimal performance.

Any prices listed are the base service rates and may not include additional charges such as equipment fees, installation costs, or other service-related expenses. For a comprehensive view of all potential charges, refer to our Fees & Details section below.

T-Mobile Home Internet vs. Farmers Mutual Telephone Company Customer Ratings and Reviews

Compare how real customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet and Farmers Mutual Telephone Company based on our comprehensive database of verified customer reviews across all service types.

Fees vary by plan and location. The fees shown apply to most plans; check with the provider for costs specific to your plan.

When comparing internet providers, remember that advertised prices rarely tell the complete story. Equipment fees alone can add $10-15 per month to your bill, while installation charges, early termination fees, and data overage penalties can significantly increase your total cost of service. Consider these additional costs alongside monthly rates when determining which provider offers the better value for your specific needs.

T-Mobile Home Internet vs. Farmers Mutual Telephone Company Pros and Cons

T-Mobile Home Internet

From 217 written customer reviews on ISP Reports and our plan data.

Pros

• Good value: praised in 117 of 217 written reviews. "T-Mobile's internet pricing is the best value"
• Fast speeds: praised in 86 of 217 written reviews (36 call it slow). "satisfying speed between work, streaming, and gaming"
• Reliable connection: praised in 82 of 217 written reviews (37 report outages). "the internet has worked reliably with minimal outages"

Cons

• Bills that go up: a complaint in 10 of 217 written reviews. "the price goes up without notification"

Farmers Mutual Telephone Company

No written reviews yet; these lines come from our data.

Pros

• Faster where both are offered: the faster top speed for 70% of those homes.

Cons

T-Mobile Home Internet vs. Farmers Mutual Telephone Company Top Cities

T-Mobile Home Internet serves 50,478 cities while Farmers Mutual Telephone Company is available in 15 cities nationwide. The tables below highlight their largest markets and areas where customers can choose between both providers.