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Cell coverage comparison in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Based on crowdsourced speed tests and signal measurements in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the current snapshot reflects over 18,000 speed tests and shows medians of 93.0 Mbps download, 16.3 Mbps upload, and 37 ms latency.

Performance by Carrier in Philadelphia

Explore median download speeds, upload performance, and network latency for each major mobile carrier in Philadelphia, 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
Download123.8 Mbps
Upload17.2 Mbps
Latency35 ms
Coverage100.0%

Over 4,900 tests conducted

T-Mobile logo
Download116.9 Mbps
Upload18.9 Mbps
Latency38 ms
Coverage100.0%

Over 6,200 tests conducted

Verizon logo
Download60.4 Mbps
Upload13.7 Mbps
Latency36 ms
Coverage100.0%

Over 6,700 tests conducted

Performance by Carrier shows side-by-side results for the primary mobile providers measured in Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia

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

93.0Mbps

Upload

16.3Mbps

Latency

37ms

Top Performers

Fastest Download: AT&T

123.8 Mbps

Fastest Upload: T-Mobile

18.9 Mbps

Best Latency: AT&T

35 ms

Best Coverage: Verizon

100.0%

Coverage Snapshot

5G100.0%
4G LTE100.0%
Based on over 18,000 speed tests

Network Performance aggregates all measured carriers in Philadelphia 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 18,000 tests. Current medians are 93.0 Mbps download, 16.3 Mbps upload, and 37 ms latency.

Cell Phone Plans Available in Philadelphia

Compare wireless plans from carriers with coverage in this area.

Helium Mobile Zero

$0/mo

Monthly plan

T-Mobile
  • 1 GB Data1GB cellular + 2GB Helium Wi-Fi
  • No Hotspot Included
  • 100 Minutes
  • 300 Texts

Helium Mobile Sprout

$5/mo

Monthly plan

T-Mobile
  • 3 GB Datahigh-speed, then data stops
  • 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

Tello 100 Mins

$5/mo

Monthly plan

T-Mobile
  • No Data Included
  • No Hotspot Included
  • 100 Minutes
  • Unlimited Texts

Tello 1GB 100 Mins

$6/mo

Monthly plan

T-Mobile
  • 1 GB Datahigh-speed, then data stops
  • Hotspot Included
  • 100 Minutes
  • Unlimited Texts

Tello 2GB 100 Mins

$7/mo

Monthly plan

T-Mobile
  • 1 GB Datahigh-speed, then data stops
  • Hotspot Included
  • 100 Minutes
  • Unlimited Texts

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Cell Coverage in Philadelphia: FAQ

What is the best cell phone carrier in Philadelphia?

Based on crowdsourced speed tests in Philadelphia, AT&T 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 Philadelphia?

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 Philadelphia?

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 Philadelphia?

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