United States

Cell Coverage Comparison

Compare cellular network coverage from major carriers across the United States. Our coverage data is collected from millions of real-world speed tests to help you find the best carrier for your area.

Performance by Carrier

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

Download71.9 Mbps

Upload9.3 Mbps

Latency49 ms

Coverage72.8%

Over 3.4 million tests conducted

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Download193.3 Mbps

Upload13.7 Mbps

Latency40 ms

Coverage59.8%

Over 3.6 million tests conducted

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Download77.3 Mbps

Upload10.6 Mbps

Latency45 ms

Coverage69.5%

Over 4.2 million tests conducted

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Network Performance in the United States

Get a complete view of mobile network performance across the United States with both nationwide benchmarks and carrier-by-carrier breakdowns. Explore median performance metrics calculated from millions of real-world, crowdsourced speed tests. Start with the country-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 in the United States

Download

96.7Mbps

Upload

10.9Mbps

Latency

45ms

Top Performers

Fastest Download: T-Mobile

193.3 Mbps

Fastest Upload: T-Mobile

13.7 Mbps

Best Latency: T-Mobile

40 ms

Best Coverage: AT&T

72.8%

Coverage Snapshot

5G57.6%

4G LTE76.9%

Based on over 11 million speed tests

Carriers in the United States

Browse mobile network operators (MNOs) and virtual network operators (MVNOs) available in the United States. Click on a carrier to see detailed performance information, coverage maps, plan details, and more.

Cell Phone Plans in the United States

Compare wireless plans from carriers operating in this country.

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

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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 the United States: FAQ

Which carrier has the fastest speeds in the United States?

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

How is the network performance calculated?

We aggregate speed tests from real devices in the United States and calculate the median download speed, upload speed, and latency values across all carriers. Results update as new tests are submitted, and we typically update the values every week.

What do the network performance values mean?

The network performance values summarize median download speed, upload speed, and latency across all carriers in the United States. Higher download and upload speeds with lower latency indicate a faster, more responsive connection.

What is the difference between an MNO and an MVNO?

MNOs own and operate the cellular network infrastructure, while MVNOs lease access to those networks and sell service under their own brand. MVNOs have the same network coverage as the MNOs they lease from.

How many carriers exist in the United States?

We currently are tracking 48 total carriers in the United States. There are 11 MNOs operating their own networks and 37 MVNOs.

How can I check coverage at my specific address in the United States?

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 the United States?

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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Explore the Interactive Map

View detailed coverage data on our interactive map. See signal strength, network types, and real user data for any location in the United States.

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