Which is better, T-Mobile Home Internet or Rise Broadband?

Rise Broadband is cheaper to start where you can get it, but T-Mobile Home Internet reaches 21 times as many people, so at most addresses T-Mobile Home Internet is the one on offer (and it is faster and better rated). Where both are offered (about 13.3 million people), T-Mobile Home Internet has the faster top speed for 48% of homes.

FasterT-Mobile Home InternetFaster for 48% of homes where both are offered.

Cheaper to startRise BroadbandFrom $29.99 a month, vs $45.

Better ratedT-Mobile Home Internet4.0 of 5 from 336 reviews, vs 2.9 from 18.

Available to more peopleT-Mobile Home Internet305.1 million people in 51 states, vs 14.3 million in 16 states.

T-Mobile Home Internet
Price: $55.00 - $75.00 / mo.
Speed: 25 - 2,000 Mbps
Internet Type: Fixed wireless and fiber
Rating (Reviews): (317)
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Rise Broadband
Price: $29.99 - $79.99 / mo.
Speed: 10 - 1,000 Mbps
Internet Type: Fixed wireless and fiber
Rating (Reviews): (18)
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T-Mobile Home Internet vs. Rise Broadband at a glance

Measure	T-Mobile Home Internet	Rise Broadband
Available to	305.1 million people in 51 states	14.3 million people in 16 states
Main technology	Fixed wireless 100%	Fixed wireless 97%, fiber 7.3%
Top download speed filed with the FCC	2,000 Mbps	10,000 Mbps
Fastest plan we list	498 Mbps	1,000 Mbps
Starting price	$45 a month (promotional), then $55	$29.99 a month
Cheapest plan, first 2 years	Not listed	$720 (150 Mbps plan)
Customer rating	4.0 of 5 (336 reviews)	2.9 of 5 (18 reviews)
Rated for speed	3.9 of 5	3.0 of 5
Rated for price	4.1 of 5	2.9 of 5
Where both are offered	About 13.3 million people (93% of Rise Broadband's area); T-Mobile Home Internet is faster for 48% of them, the same top speed for 18%

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 Rise Broadband are available

T-Mobile Home Internet and Rise Broadband 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, Rise Broadband serves 13,973,991 residents in 3,003 cities and 347 counties in 16 states, with a presence in population centers such as Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; and Salt Lake City, UT.

Each provider’s own page has its full coverage map, county by county: T-Mobile Home Internet coverage map and Rise Broadband coverage map.

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

T-Mobile Home Internet vs. Rise Broadband Speeds and Technology

T-Mobile Home Internet and Rise Broadband 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, Rise Broadband offers higher overall speeds, with speeds for most covered areas averaging 98 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, Rise Broadband’s top-tier Fiber is available to 2.0% of their footprint. Even within the same technology type, speed offerings can vary based on local infrastructure investments.

T-Mobile Home Internet vs. Rise Broadband Plans and Prices

Below are the current internet plans and pricing details for T-Mobile Home Internet and Rise Broadband, 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. Rise Broadband Customer Ratings and Reviews

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

When comparing customer satisfaction, T-Mobile Home Internet earns an overall rating of 4.02 / 5 stars from 340 customer reviews, while Rise Broadband maintains a 2.89 / 5 rating from 18 reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet outperforms Rise Broadband by 1.1 points in overall satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet’s best-rated service is their Fixed Wireless offering at 4.02 / 5 stars, compared to Rise Broadband’s highest-rated service, Fiber, at 3.33 / 5 stars.

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. Rise Broadband 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"

Rise Broadband

From 14 written customer reviews on ISP Reports and our plan data.

Pros

• Good value: praised in 3 of 14 written reviews. "The speed is decent for the price"
• Cheaper to start: $29.99 a month, vs $45 from T-Mobile Home Internet.

Cons

• Outages and drops: a complaint in 7 of 14 written reviews (3 call it reliable). "repeated major multi-day outages and rampant instances of almost constant minor signal cut-out"

T-Mobile Home Internet vs. Rise Broadband Top Cities

T-Mobile Home Internet serves 50,478 cities while Rise Broadband is available in 3,003 cities nationwide. The tables below highlight their largest markets and areas where customers can choose between both providers.