In the Birmingham area, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of the Birmingham area’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Birmingham’s 1,147,054 residents. 5G reception covers up to 98.30% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Birmingham providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.

 

Birmingham, AL 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 Birmingham area


Coverage:

98.38% of the Birmingham area

99.34% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 94.26%

4G: 98.08%

3G or 2G: 95.62%


Plans start at $30/mo.

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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in the Birmingham area

T-Mobile covers 98.38% 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 Birmingham area) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
94.26%
79.21%
4G
98.08%
87.40%
2G or 3G
95.62%
76.54%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 94.26% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 3.82% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #1 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Birmingham mobile providers.

T-Mobile Voice Quality in the Birmingham area

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 94.26% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.08% of Birmingham homes. 96.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

AT&T Wireless

AT&T Wireless 5G available in the Birmingham area


Coverage:

100.00% of the Birmingham area

98.83% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 81.98%

4G: 99.99%

3G or 2G: 99.99%


Plans start at $35/mo.

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

AT&T Wireless covers 100.00% 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 Birmingham area) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
81.98%
53.26%
4G
99.99%
99.66%
2G or 3G
99.99%
99.64%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 81.98% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 18.01% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Birmingham mobile providers.

AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in the Birmingham area

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 81.98% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.99% of Birmingham homes. 99.99% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless 5G available in the Birmingham area


Coverage:

99.99% of the Birmingham area

98.82% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 0.20%

4G: 99.99%

3G or 2G: 99.37%


Plans start at $35/mo.

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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in the Birmingham area

Verizon Wireless covers 99.99% 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 Birmingham area) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
0.20%
0.01%
4G
99.99%
99.71%
2G or 3G
99.37%
95.61%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.20% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.79% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Birmingham mobile providers.

Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in the Birmingham area

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.20% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.99% of Birmingham homes. 98.51% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

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

 

Fastest Cell Service Down to the Birmingham Neighborhood

The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Birmingham, AL. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, the Birmingham area ranks #622 out of 2155 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Alabama.

Map of the fastest cell company in Birmingham

Best Birmingham Cell Provider Key

Verizon
AT&T
T-Mobile
Tie

 

The western parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the eastern areas of the Birmingham area where mobile data speeds are generally slower.

 

Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Birmingham, AL: T-Mobile

Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in the Birmingham area. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 94.26% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Birmingham homes.

 

Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Birmingham, AL

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

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

Southern Linc


Coverage:

98.51% of the Birmingham area

5.40% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 98.51%


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Southern Linc Data Speeds and Coverage in the Birmingham area

Southern Linc covers 98.51% 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 Birmingham area) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
98.51%
92.53%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 98.51% of homes. We rank Southern Linc as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Birmingham mobile providers.

Southern Linc Voice Quality in the Birmingham area

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.51% of Birmingham homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

 

Birmingham, AL Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Map of fastest mobile speeds in the Birmingham area

Birmingham Fastest Speeds Key

2G
4G
5G

Your mobile coverage in the Birmingham 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 Birmingham area covering 98.30% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (1,147,256 people) and 100.0% of the land (5,277.5 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.

 

5G Coverage Map and Availability in Birmingham

Map of 5G mobile cell service in Birmingham

Birmingham 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 Birmingham area cover 98.30% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 89.39% or 4,719.4 square miles of the Birmingham area are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Birmingham comes from T-Mobile with 94.26% coverage.

 

4G Coverage Map and Availability in Birmingham

Map of 4G mobile cell service in Birmingham

Birmingham 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 Birmingham area, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in the Birmingham area with 99.99% coverage.

Selecting the Best Cell Provider in the Birmingham 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 Birmingham houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
  • The best coverage across all Birmingham land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 99.87% of land area covered.
  • The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 94.26% in the Birmingham area.
  • The top estimated average speed in the Birmingham area, estimated at 68.45, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.

 

Mobile Service Near Birmingham

If you live near Birmingham 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 Birmingham area:

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