Massachusetts

Cell coverage comparison in Massachusetts, United States

Based on crowdsourced speed tests and signal measurements in Massachusetts, United States, the current snapshot reflects over 160,000 speed tests and shows medians of 175.9 Mbps download, 12.7 Mbps upload, and 38 ms latency.

Performance by Carrier in Massachusetts

Explore median download speeds, upload performance, and network latency for each major mobile carrier in Massachusetts, 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.

DownDownload

155.6Mbps

UpUpload

11.6Mbps

Reliab.Reliability

8.6/ 10

Cov.Coverage

98.1%

Over 51,000 tests conducted

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DownDownload

269.6Mbps

UpUpload

14.9Mbps

Reliab.Reliability

8.9/ 10

Cov.Coverage

91.9%

Over 55,000 tests conducted

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DownDownload

134.6Mbps

UpUpload

12.2Mbps

Reliab.Reliability

9.0/ 10

Cov.Coverage

97.0%

Over 61,000 tests conducted

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

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

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Network Performance

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

Median Performance

Download

175.9Mbps

Upload

12.7Mbps

Latency

38ms

Reliability

8.8/ 10

Top Performers

Best Download: T-Mobile

269.6 Mbps

Best Upload: T-Mobile

14.9 Mbps

Best Latency: T-Mobile

32 ms

Best Reliability: Verizon

9.0 / 10

Best Coverage: AT&T

98.1%

Coverage Snapshot

5G85.2%

4G LTE99.0%

Based on over 160,000 speed tests

Network Performance aggregates all measured carriers in Massachusetts 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 160,000 tests. Current medians are 175.9 Mbps download, 12.7 Mbps upload, and 38 ms latency.

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Cell Phone Plans Available in Massachusetts

Compare wireless plans from carriers with coverage in this region.

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Cell Coverage in Massachusetts: FAQ

What is the best cell phone carrier in Massachusetts?

Based on crowdsourced speed tests in Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts?

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.

What is the reliability score?

The reliability score summarizes how dependable mobile performance is in Massachusetts. It uses a 0.0 to 10.0 scale (higher is better) and is calculated from real-world speed test percentiles with weighted components: download (50%), latency (30%), and upload (20%). It evaluates the lower-end experience using the bottom 10%, 5%, and 1% percentiles when enough samples are available. If local speed testing is limited, a coverage-based fallback is used from signal quality distribution (great/good/poor).

How can I check coverage at my specific address in Massachusetts?

Use the interactive map to check signal strength at your exact address. Visit the CoverageMap interactive map to explore 4G/5G availability.

How can I contribute coverage data for Massachusetts?

Download the CoverageMap app and run a few speed tests with location enabled. Your results help improve coverage accuracy and unlock local rankings faster.

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Check Coverage at Your Exact Location

Use our interactive coverage map to see detailed signal strength data for any address in Massachusetts.

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