In the Albuquerque area, you’ll select from 5 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 98.8% of the Albuquerque area’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.99% of Albuquerque’s 910,012 residents. 5G reception covers up to 98.95% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Albuquerque providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.

 

Albuquerque, NM Top Cell Providers

Mint

Plans include 5G where available.

Coverage:

T-Mobile Network

Data Speeds:

Same as T-Mobile below

Plans start at $15/mo.

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Mint Mobile provides very affordable plans using the same network as T-Mobile throughout the United States.

Visible

Plans include 5G where available.

Coverage:

Verizon Network

Data Speeds:

Same as Verizon below

Plans start at $30/mo.

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Visible offers unlimited data, talk and text for $30/month powered by Verizon.


T-Mobile

T-Mobile 5G available in the Albuquerque area


Coverage:

99.91% of the Albuquerque area

99.34% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 98.94%

4G: 99.89%

3G or 2G: 99.11%


Plans start at $30/mo.

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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in the Albuquerque area

T-Mobile covers 99.91% of homes in the city with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 5G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in the Albuquerque area) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
98.94%
73.50%
4G
99.89%
93.32%
2G or 3G
99.11%
80.26%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 98.94% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.95% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #1 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Albuquerque mobile providers.

T-Mobile Voice Quality in the Albuquerque area

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 98.94% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.89% of Albuquerque homes. 99.26% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

AT&T Wireless

AT&T Wireless 5G available in the Albuquerque area


Coverage:

99.71% of the Albuquerque area

98.83% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 1.17%

4G: 99.66%

3G or 2G: 99.53%


Plans start at $35/mo.

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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in the Albuquerque area

AT&T Wireless covers 99.71% of homes in the city with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 5G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in the Albuquerque area) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
1.17%
4.19%
4G
99.66%
83.72%
2G or 3G
99.53%
82.72%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 1.17% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 98.49% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #2 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Albuquerque mobile providers.

AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in the Albuquerque area

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 1.17% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.66% of Albuquerque homes. 99.53% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless 5G available in the Albuquerque area


Coverage:

99.97% of the Albuquerque area

98.82% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 0.55%

4G: 99.97%

3G or 2G: 99.80%


Plans start at $35/mo.

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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in the Albuquerque area

Verizon Wireless covers 99.97% of homes in the city with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 5G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in the Albuquerque area) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
0.55%
0.02%
4G
99.97%
97.77%
2G or 3G
99.80%
92.32%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.55% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.42% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Albuquerque mobile providers.

Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in the Albuquerque area

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.55% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.97% of Albuquerque homes. 99.48% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of the Albuquerque area homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Albuquerque land area.

 

Fastest Cell Service Down to the Albuquerque Neighborhood

The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Albuquerque, NM. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, the Albuquerque area ranks #374 out of 1022 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in New Mexico.

Map of the fastest cell company in Albuquerque

Best Albuquerque Cell Provider Key

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AT&T
T-Mobile
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The southern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the western areas of the Albuquerque area where mobile data speeds are generally slower.

 

Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Albuquerque, NM: T-Mobile

Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in the Albuquerque area. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 98.94% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 99.97% of Albuquerque homes.

 

Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Albuquerque, NM

If the price of a Albuquerque mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in the Albuquerque area including pre-paid, no-contract plans that start as low as $15 per line. Many of these providers such as Mint, Boost, and Cricket partner with the three major carriers to provide excellent coverage nationwide. With these discount options, the price of your Albuquerque wireless plan will quickly rise if you add additional lines or features such as a hotspot or unlimited data.


Mint

Plans include 5G where available.

Coverage:

T-Mobile Network

Data Speeds:

Same as T-Mobile above

Plans start at $15/mo.

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Mint Mobile provides very affordable plans using the same network as T-Mobile throughout the United States.


Cricket Wireless

Coverage:

AT&T Network

Data Speeds:

Same as AT&T above


Boost Mobile

Coverage:

T-Mobile Network

Data Speeds:

Same as T-Mobile above


Visible

Coverage:

Verizon Network

Data Speeds:

Same as Verizon above


These providers all offer excellent coverage at a lower price compared to more well-known brands. Mint is generally regarded as the most affordable provider for unlimited data, with a high "throttle cap" of 35GB. Depending on where you live, you may prefer the AT&T network coverage offered by Cricket. Boost is a good option for international travelers.

Local Mobile Providers in Albuquerque, NM

The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in the Albuquerque area, and then partner with larger national companies to provide national service for traveling customers. We display network partners to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee coverage or charges outside of the Albuquerque area and the providers’ coverage areas.

Cellular One


Coverage:

63.96% of the Albuquerque area

0.33% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 40.54%

3G or 2G: 63.96%


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Cellular One Data Speeds and Coverage in the Albuquerque area

Cellular One covers 63.96% of homes in the city with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 4G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in the Albuquerque area) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
40.54%
9.23%
2G or 3G
63.96%
24.04%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 40.54% of homes. 23.42% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Cellular One as #4 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Albuquerque mobile providers.

Cellular One Voice Quality in the Albuquerque area

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 40.54% of Albuquerque homes. 63.96% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Choice Wireless


Coverage:

38.74% of the Albuquerque area

1.19% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 27.97%

3G or 2G: 24.81%


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Choice Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in the Albuquerque area

Choice Wireless covers 38.74% of homes in the city with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 4G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in the Albuquerque area) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
27.97%
80.26%
2G or 3G
24.81%
58.99%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 27.97% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Choice Wireless as #5 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Albuquerque mobile providers.

Choice Wireless Voice Quality in the Albuquerque area

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 27.97% of Albuquerque homes. 24.81% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

 

Albuquerque, NM Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Map of fastest mobile speeds in the Albuquerque area

Albuquerque Fastest Speeds Key

2G
4G
5G

Your mobile coverage in the Albuquerque area may vary based on your provider and location. The map above shows the fastest mobile data speeds in and around the city. To see coverage for an individual provider, click the provider's availability maps above.

There are several types of mobile coverage to consider when evaluating a carrier’s geographic reliability. 5G is the fastest mobile data connection in the Albuquerque area covering 98.95% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.99% of the city. Overall, 99.99% of homes (910,117 people) and 98.8% of the land (9,101.2 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.

 

5G Coverage Map and Availability in Albuquerque

Map of 5G mobile cell service in Albuquerque

Albuquerque 5G Coverage Key

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5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in the Albuquerque area cover 98.95% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 73.47% or 6,765.8 square miles of the Albuquerque area are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Albuquerque comes from T-Mobile with 98.94% coverage.

 

4G Coverage Map and Availability in Albuquerque

Map of 4G mobile cell service in Albuquerque

Albuquerque 4G Coverage Key

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4G/LTE networks have become one of the nation’s most common mobile coverage types for data, and in some locations, voice calls. In the Albuquerque area, 99.99% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.99% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in the Albuquerque area with 99.97% coverage.

Selecting the Best Cell Provider in the Albuquerque area for You

If you’re still struggling to choose a cell phone provider in the city, some of these facts may help you decide:

  • Coverage to Albuquerque houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless, with 99.97% of homes covered.
  • The best coverage across all Albuquerque land is provided by Verizon Wireless at 97.79% of land area covered.
  • The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 98.94% in the Albuquerque area.
  • The top estimated average speed in the Albuquerque area, estimated at 70.63, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.

 

Mobile Service Near Albuquerque

If you live near Albuquerque but aren’t technically in the city, or you like to explore the region a lot, your coverage availability and speeds may vary.

Enter your zip code here to find more precise mobile numbers on your exact location. Here are our mobile and cell phone guides for several popular locations in and around the Albuquerque area:

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