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Los Altos

Cell coverage comparison in Los Altos, California

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Based on crowdsourced speed tests and signal measurements in Los Altos, California, the current snapshot reflects over 500 speed tests and shows medians of 77.6 Mbps download, 11.6 Mbps upload, and 38 ms latency.

Performance by Carrier in Los Altos

Explore median download speeds, upload performance, and network latency for each major mobile carrier in Los Altos, calculated from millions of real-world, crowdsourced speed tests. These results reflect typical everyday performance to help you compare carriers and choose the network that delivers the fastest speeds, most responsive connections, and broadest coverage where you live, work, and travel.

AT&T logo
Download88.9 Mbps
Upload13.1 Mbps
Latency33 ms
Coverage97.1%

Over 100 tests conducted

T-Mobile logo
Download139.7 Mbps
Upload17.6 Mbps
Latency38 ms
Coverage100.0%

Over 200 tests conducted

Verizon logo
Download35.8 Mbps
Upload8.3 Mbps
Latency38 ms
Coverage100.0%

Over 100 tests conducted

Performance by Carrier shows side-by-side results for the primary mobile providers measured in Los Altos. Each row reflects median download, upload, and latency for that carrier.

Providers included in this comparison are Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T. Per-carrier test counts are shown in the table to indicate data accuracy.

Network Performance in Los Altos

Get a complete view of mobile network performance across Los Altos with overall benchmarks and carrier-by-carrier breakdowns. Explore median performance metrics calculated from millions of real-world, crowdsourced speed tests. Start with the Los Altos-wide snapshot to understand overall network trends, then dive deeper to compare individual carriers side-by-side and see how each performs in speed, responsiveness, and availability.

Median Performance

Download

77.6Mbps

Upload

11.6Mbps

Latency

38ms

Top Performers

Fastest Download: T-Mobile

139.7 Mbps

Fastest Upload: T-Mobile

17.6 Mbps

Best Latency: AT&T

33 ms

Best Coverage: Verizon

100.0%

Coverage Snapshot

5G97.8%
4G LTE100.0%
Based on over 500 speed tests

Network Performance aggregates all measured carriers in Los Altos to provide a baseline view of typical speeds and latency in the area. Use these medians as a quick indicator of overall network quality.

These medians are calculated from over 500 tests. Current medians are 77.6 Mbps download, 11.6 Mbps upload, and 38 ms latency.

Cell Phone Plans for Los Altos

Compare wireless plans from carriers with coverage in this area.

Red Pocket 500MB 12 Months

$5/mo

12 month term

AT&T
T-Mobile
Verizon
  • 0.5 GB Datahigh-speed, then Unknown
  • Hotspot Included
  • 500 Minutes
  • 500 Texts

US Mobile Light Plan Annual

$8/mo

12 month term

AT&T
T-Mobile
Verizon
  • 2 GB Datahigh-speed, then data stops
  • No Hotspot Included
  • Unlimited Minutes
  • Unlimited Texts
  • Taxes & Fees Included

TextNow Weekly Unlimited

$8.99/mo

Monthly plan

AT&T
  • 20 GB Datahigh-speed, then data stops
  • Hotspot Included
  • Unlimited Minutes
  • Unlimited Texts
  • Taxes & Fees Included

Red Pocket Essentials Annual

$9.17/mo

12 month term

AT&T
T-Mobile
Verizon
  • 3 GB Datahigh-speed, then 256Kbps
  • No Hotspot Included
  • Unlimited Minutes
  • Unlimited Texts

Red Pocket Essentials

$10/mo

Monthly plan

AT&T
T-Mobile
Verizon
  • 3 GB Datahigh-speed, then 256Kbps
  • No Hotspot Included
  • Unlimited Minutes
  • Unlimited Texts

Red Pocket Essentials (AT&T)

$10/mo

Monthly plan

AT&T
  • 3 GB Datahigh-speed, then 256Kbps
  • No Hotspot Included
  • Unlimited Minutes
  • Unlimited Texts

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Cell Coverage in Los Altos: FAQ

What is the best cell phone carrier in Los Altos?

Based on crowdsourced speed tests in Los Altos, T-Mobile currently leads in median download speeds. Compare carriers in the performance table above for the latest results.

Why might this page show limited data for Los Altos?

We need at least 25 recent speed tests to generate reliable local metrics. If we don't have enough tests yet, the page focuses on maps and nearby locations while we keep collecting data.

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