In Arizona, you’ll select from 5 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 92.2% of Arizona’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.99% of Arizona’s 6,911,256 residents. 5G reception covers up to 94.46% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Arizona providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.

 

Arizona 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 Arizona


Coverage:

99.74% of Arizona

99.34% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 96.42%

4G: 99.63%

3G or 2G: 99.12%


Plans start at $30/mo.

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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Arizona

T-Mobile covers 99.74% of homes in the state 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 Arizona) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
96.42%
51.92%
4G
99.63%
68.53%
2G or 3G
99.12%
52.96%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 96.42% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 3.21% 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 Arizona mobile providers.

T-Mobile Voice Quality in Arizona

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 96.42% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.63% of Arizona homes. 99.21% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

AT&T Wireless

AT&T Wireless 5G available in Arizona


Coverage:

99.71% of Arizona

98.83% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 14.83%

4G: 99.65%

3G or 2G: 98.84%


Plans start at $35/mo.

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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Arizona

AT&T Wireless covers 99.71% of homes in the state 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 Arizona) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
14.83%
7.62%
4G
99.65%
75.76%
2G or 3G
98.84%
67.52%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 14.83% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 84.82% 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 Arizona mobile providers.

AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Arizona

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 14.83% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.65% of Arizona homes. 98.84% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless 5G available in Arizona


Coverage:

99.71% of Arizona

98.82% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 0.90%

4G: 99.68%

3G or 2G: 39.46%


Plans start at $35/mo.

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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Arizona

Verizon Wireless covers 99.71% of homes in the state 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 Arizona) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
0.90%
0.01%
4G
99.68%
87.27%
2G or 3G
39.46%
65.15%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.90% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 98.78% 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 Arizona mobile providers.

Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Arizona

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.90% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.68% of Arizona homes. 39.44% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

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

 

Fastest Cell Service Down to the Arizona Neighborhood

The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Arizona. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Arizona ranks #23 out of 52 states and territories for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in the United States.

Map of the fastest cell company in Arizona

Best Arizona Cell Provider Key

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The southern parts of the state feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northeastern areas of Arizona where mobile data speeds are generally slower.

 

Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Arizona: T-Mobile

Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Arizona. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 96.42% of the state. Cell service of any type reaches 99.74% of Arizona homes.

 

Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Arizona

If the price of a Arizona mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Arizona 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 Arizona 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 Arizona

The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Arizona, 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 Arizona and the providers’ coverage areas.

Cellular One


Coverage:

97.06% of Arizona

0.33% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 64.36%

3G or 2G: 97.05%


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Cellular One Data Speeds and Coverage in Arizona

Cellular One covers 97.06% of homes in the state 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 Arizona) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
64.36%
12.16%
2G or 3G
97.05%
69.09%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 64.36% of homes. 32.69% 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 Arizona mobile providers.

Cellular One Voice Quality in Arizona

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 64.36% of Arizona homes. 97.05% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Choice Wireless


Coverage:

89.25% of Arizona

1.19% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 16.84%

3G or 2G: 88.14%


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Choice Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Arizona

Choice Wireless covers 89.25% of homes in the state 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 Arizona) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
16.84%
36.32%
2G or 3G
88.14%
57.17%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 16.84% of homes. 71.30% 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 Arizona mobile providers.

Choice Wireless Voice Quality in Arizona

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 16.84% of Arizona homes. 88.46% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

 

Arizona Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Map of fastest mobile speeds in Arizona

Arizona Fastest Speeds Key

2G
4G
5G

Your mobile coverage in Arizona may vary based on your provider and location. The map above shows the fastest mobile data speeds in and around the state. 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 Arizona covering 94.46% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.95% of the state. Overall, 99.99% of homes (6,911,599 people) and 92.2% of the land (104,765.5 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.

 

5G Coverage Map and Availability in Arizona

Map of 5G mobile cell service in Arizona

Arizona 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 Arizona cover 94.46% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 40.52% or 46,027.3 square miles of Arizona are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Arizona comes from T-Mobile with 96.42% coverage.

 

4G Coverage Map and Availability in Arizona

Map of 4G mobile cell service in Arizona

Arizona 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 Arizona, 99.95% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.95% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Arizona with 99.68% coverage.

Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Arizona for You

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

  • Coverage to Arizona houses is best with service from T-Mobile, with 99.74% of homes covered.
  • The best coverage across all Arizona land is provided by Verizon Wireless at 87.71% of land area covered.
  • The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 96.42% in Arizona.
  • The top estimated average speed in Arizona, estimated at 69.74, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.

 

Mobile Service Near Arizona

If you live near Arizona but aren’t technically in the state, 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 Arizona:

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