Best phone coverage by address
Finding the best coverage is an important factor when choosing a new cell phone plan.
With MVNOs you'll get access to the same nationwide coverage from Verizon, AT&T or T-Mobile, without the high prices.
At MoneySavingPro we like to make things as easy as possible when you're buying a new plan so you'll be able to compare all of the carriers on each network.
Keep reading below to make sure you get the best network coverage where you live.
Carrier coverage comparison
Which wireless carrier is best for you? The answer depends on which network gives you the best coverage where you are.
You'll choose between a GSM carrier (powered by T-Mobile and AT&T) or a CDMA carrier (piggybacking on Verizon Wireless), you'll enjoy the national coverage you'd expect from the big carriers.
Network performance ratings
| NETWORK | OVERALL | RELIABILITY | SPEED | DATA | CALL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon Coverage | 95 | 96 | 94 | 96 | 94 |
| AT&T Coverage | 94 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 92 |
| T-Mobile Coverage | 86 | 88 | 82 | 89 | 82 |
Source: Rootmetrics
Best cell phone coverage in my area
T-Mobile cell phone coverage map
Best cheap T-Mobile network plan
Unlimitedmins
Unlimitedtexts
4GB
4G/5G data
$15/mo*
$3.75 per GB
Powered by: T-Mobile
T-Mobile vs Mint Mobile comparison
Keep your T-Mobile phone, number & coverage: Save $660 per year
| Carrier | Network Coverage | 4G/5G Data | Price | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile | T-Mobile 4G & 5G | Unltd* | $70/mo | $840/yr |
| Mint Mobile | T-Mobile 4G & 5G | 4GB | $15/mo | $180/yr |
| *Don't waste money on unlimited data - Avg. data usage is only 3-5GB | Savings | $55/mo | $660/yr | |
Verizon cell phone coverage map
Best cheap Verizon network plan
Unlimitedmins
Unlimitedtexts
5GB
4G/5G data
$15/mo
$3.00 per GB
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Verizon vs US Mobile comparison
Keep your Verizon phone, number & coverage: Save $780 per year
| Carrier | Network Coverage | 4G/5G Data | Price | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | Verizon 4G & 5G | Unltd* | $80/mo | $960/yr |
| US Mobile | Verizon 4G & 5G | 5GB | $15/mo | $180/yr |
| *Don't waste money on unlimited data - Avg. data usage is only 3-5GB | Savings | $65/mo | $780/yr | |
AT&T cell phone coverage map
Best cheap AT&T network plan
Unlimitedmins
Unlimitedtexts
3GB
4G/5G data
$12.50/mo*
$25/mo
$8.33 per GB
Powered by: AT&T & T-Mobile
AT&T vs Good2Go Mobile comparison
Keep your AT&T phone, number & coverage: Save $637 per year
| Carrier | Network Coverage | 4G/5G Data | Price | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | AT&T 4G & 5G | Unltd* | $75/mo | $900/yr |
| Good2Go Mobile | AT&T 4G & 5G | 3GB | $25/mo | $263/yr |
| *Don't waste money on unlimited data - Avg. data usage is only 3-5GB | Savings | $50/mo | $637/yr | |
Best cheap cell phone plans
| Carrier | Network | Minutes | Texts | Data | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach Mobile | T-Mobile | Unltd | Unltd | 2GB | $10** $10 Off First 3 Months |
| Twigby | Verizon | Unltd | Unltd | 5GB | $12.50** 50% Off for 6 Months |
| Mint Mobile | T-Mobile | Unltd | Unltd | 10GB | $20** Buy 3 Months Get 1 Free |
| US Mobile | Verizon & T-Mobile | Unltd | Unltd | 18GB | $25Free Starter Kit with code: MSPUSM |
| Mint Mobile | T-Mobile | Unltd | Unltd | Unltd | $30** Buy 3 Months Get 1 Free |
Cell phone companies list
Cell phone coverage FAQs
Who has the best cell phone coverage?
For nationwide 4G coverage, Verizon comes top just slightly above AT&T, followed by T-Mobile. However T-Mobile is ahead of both with it's 5G coverage.
How to find the best cell phone coverage in my area?
You can check the best cell phone coverage in your area with our ZIP code checker.
Who has the best coverage AT&T or Verizon?
Although very close, Verizon just beats AT&T when it comes to 4G nationwide coverage.
How does T-Mobile coverage compare to Verizon?
T-Mobile is ahead of Verizon with it's 5G coverage, however it comes third in comparison to Verizon's 4G nationwide coverage.
Recap
Although Verizon has the best nationwide 4G coverage, the difference is only small across all three major networks.
You can compare all low cost carriers on the network of your choice, once you know which network is best for you. If Verizon is the one, there's plenty of Verizon MVNOs offering access to the same network but without the expensive price tag.
There are further deals with AT&T carriers or T-Mobile MVNOs if their network better suits your needs.
Each carrier and plan is customizable so you can find the perfect plan just for you.
