CoverageMap

Long Island City

Cell coverage comparison in Long Island City, New York

US

Based on crowdsourced speed tests and signal measurements in Long Island City, New York, the current snapshot reflects over 100 speed tests and shows medians of 81.5 Mbps download, 19.1 Mbps upload, and 34 ms latency.

Performance by Carrier in Long Island City

Explore median download speeds, upload performance, and network latency for each major mobile carrier in Long Island City, 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
Download36.6 Mbps
Upload8.7 Mbps
Latency43 ms
Coverage89.7%

32 tests conducted

T-Mobile logo
Download71.9 Mbps
Upload24.5 Mbps
Latency30 ms
Coverage100.0%

69 tests conducted

Verizon logo
Download115.7 Mbps
Upload16.3 Mbps
Latency39 ms
Coverage100.0%

46 tests conducted

Performance by Carrier shows side-by-side results for the primary mobile providers measured in Long Island City. 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 Long Island City

Get a complete view of mobile network performance across Long Island City with overall benchmarks and carrier-by-carrier breakdowns. Explore median performance metrics calculated from millions of real-world, crowdsourced speed tests. Start with the Long Island City-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

81.5Mbps

Upload

19.1Mbps

Latency

34ms

Top Performers

Fastest Download: Verizon

115.7 Mbps

Fastest Upload: T-Mobile

24.5 Mbps

Best Latency: T-Mobile

30 ms

Best Coverage: Verizon

100.0%

Coverage Snapshot

5G100.0%
4G LTE100.0%
Based on over 100 speed tests

Network Performance aggregates all measured carriers in Long Island City 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 100 tests. Current medians are 81.5 Mbps download, 19.1 Mbps upload, and 34 ms latency.

Cell Phone Plans for Long Island City

Compare wireless plans from carriers with coverage in this area.

MobileX Custom

$0/mo

Monthly plan

Verizon
  • No Data Included
  • Hotspot Included
  • Unlimited Minutes
  • Unlimited Texts

MobileX 150 Mins 150 Texts

$4.48/mo

Monthly plan

Verizon
  • No Data Included
  • No Hotspot Included
  • Unlimited Minutes
  • Unlimited Texts

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

MobileX Unlimited Talk and Text

$6.48/mo

Monthly plan

Verizon
  • No Data Included
  • No Hotspot Included
  • Unlimited Minutes
  • Unlimited 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

MobileX Custom 1GB

$8.38/mo

Monthly plan

Verizon
  • 1 GB Datahigh-speed, then data stops
  • Hotspot Included
  • Unlimited Minutes
  • Unlimited Texts

Page 1 of 22

Cell Coverage in Long Island City: FAQ

What is the best cell phone carrier in Long Island City?

Based on crowdsourced speed tests in Long Island City, Verizon 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 Long Island City?

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.

How can I check coverage at my specific address in Long Island City?

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 Long Island City?

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

Get the app

View Interactive Map

Explore detailed coverage data for Long Island City on our interactive map.

Open Map

Download Our App

Test coverage at your location and contribute to our crowdsourced data.

Get the App