In Colorado, you’ll select from 12 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 94.4% of Colorado’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.96% of Colorado’s 5,531,141 residents. 5G reception covers up to 91.82% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Colorado providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Colorado Top Cell Providers
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.
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 5G available in Colorado
Coverage:
99.18% of Colorado
99.34% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 86.21%
4G: 99.06%
3G or 2G: 97.28%
Plans start at $30/mo.
More about T-Mobile in Colorado
T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Colorado
T-Mobile covers 99.18% 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 Colorado) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
86.21% |
36.87% |
4G |
99.06% |
59.18% |
2G or 3G |
97.28% |
37.33% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 86.21% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 12.85% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #1 out of 12 for a combination of coverage and speed among Colorado mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Colorado
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 86.21% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.06% of Colorado homes. 97.45% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Colorado
Coverage:
99.88% of Colorado
98.83% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 81.59%
4G: 99.70%
3G or 2G: 99.41%
More about AT&T Wireless in Colorado
AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Colorado
AT&T Wireless covers 99.88% 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 Colorado) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
81.59% |
12.54% |
4G |
99.70% |
85.00% |
2G or 3G |
99.41% |
78.48% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 81.59% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 18.11% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #2 out of 12 for a combination of coverage and speed among Colorado mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Colorado
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 81.59% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.70% of Colorado homes. 99.41% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Colorado
Coverage:
99.87% of Colorado
98.82% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.65%
4G: 99.87%
3G or 2G: 98.90%
Plans start at $35/mo.
More about Verizon Wireless in Colorado
Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Colorado
Verizon Wireless covers 99.87% 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 Colorado) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.65% |
0.01% |
4G |
99.87% |
86.30% |
2G or 3G |
98.90% |
63.99% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.65% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.22% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 12 for a combination of coverage and speed among Colorado mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Colorado
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.65% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.87% of Colorado homes. 97.45% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Colorado homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Colorado land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Colorado Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Colorado. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Colorado ranks #33 out of 52 states and territories for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in the United States.
Best Colorado Cell Provider Key
The central parts of the state feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northwestern areas of Colorado where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Colorado: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Colorado. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 86.21% of the state. Cell service of any type reaches 99.88% of Colorado homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Colorado
If the price of a Colorado mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Colorado 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 Colorado wireless plan will quickly rise if you add additional lines or features such as a hotspot or unlimited data.
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.
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 Colorado
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Colorado, 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 Colorado and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about NNTC in Colorado
NNTC Data Speeds and Coverage in Colorado
NNTC covers 98.78% 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 Colorado) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
98.78% |
86.62% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 98.78% of homes. We rank NNTC as #4 out of 12 for a combination of coverage and speed among Colorado mobile providers.
NNTC Voice Quality in Colorado
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.29% of Colorado homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about Union Wireless in Colorado
Union Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Colorado
Union Wireless covers 98.28% 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 Colorado) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
86.99% |
34.83% |
2G or 3G |
97.15% |
51.73% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 86.99% of homes. 10.16% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Union Wireless as #5 out of 12 for a combination of coverage and speed among Colorado mobile providers.
Union Wireless Voice Quality in Colorado
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 86.99% of Colorado homes. 98.28% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about Viaero Wireless in Colorado
Viaero Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Colorado
Viaero Wireless covers 88.08% 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 Colorado) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
88.08% |
83.30% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 88.08% of homes. We rank Viaero Wireless as #6 out of 12 for a combination of coverage and speed among Colorado mobile providers.
Viaero Wireless Voice Quality in Colorado
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 88.08% of Colorado homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about Nex Tech in Colorado
Nex Tech Data Speeds and Coverage in Colorado
Nex Tech covers 80.08% 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 Colorado) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
55.04% |
26.13% |
2G or 3G |
79.96% |
52.38% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 55.04% of homes. 24.92% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Nex Tech as #7 out of 12 for a combination of coverage and speed among Colorado mobile providers.
Nex Tech Voice Quality in Colorado
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 55.04% of Colorado homes. 79.96% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about STRATA Networks in Colorado
STRATA Networks Data Speeds and Coverage in Colorado
STRATA Networks covers 84.78% 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 Colorado) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
0.27% |
1.45% |
2G or 3G |
83.22% |
25.98% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.27% of homes. 82.95% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank STRATA Networks as #8 out of 12 for a combination of coverage and speed among Colorado mobile providers.
STRATA Networks Voice Quality in Colorado
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.27% of Colorado homes. 84.39% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about Choice Wireless in Colorado
Choice Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Colorado
Choice Wireless covers 55.23% 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 Colorado) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
4.84% |
9.46% |
2G or 3G |
50.47% |
42.13% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 4.84% of homes. 45.63% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Choice Wireless as #9 out of 12 for a combination of coverage and speed among Colorado mobile providers.
Choice Wireless Voice Quality in Colorado
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 4.84% of Colorado homes. 54.38% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about Cellular One in Colorado
Cellular One Data Speeds and Coverage in Colorado
Cellular One covers 23.90% of homes in the state with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 2G or 3G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Colorado) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
2G or 3G |
23.90% |
27.49% |
23.90% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Cellular One as #10 out of 12 for a combination of coverage and speed among Colorado mobile providers.
Cellular One Voice Quality in Colorado
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.00% of Colorado homes. 23.90% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
11.09% of Colorado
9.86% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 11.09%
Plans start at $30/mo.
More about US Cellular in Colorado
US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Colorado
US Cellular covers 11.09% 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 Colorado) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
11.09% |
24.15% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 11.09% of homes. We rank US Cellular as #11 out of 12 for a combination of coverage and speed among Colorado mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Colorado
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 11.09% of Colorado homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about United Wireless in Colorado
United Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Colorado
United Wireless covers 2.73% 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 Colorado) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
2.73% |
1.96% |
2G or 3G |
2.73% |
1.96% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 2.73% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank United Wireless as #12 out of 12 for a combination of coverage and speed among Colorado mobile providers.
United Wireless Voice Quality in Colorado
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 2.73% of Colorado homes. 2.73% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Colorado Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Colorado Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Colorado 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 Colorado covering 91.82% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.94% of the state. Overall, 99.96% of homes (5,531,273 people) and 94.4% of the land (97,783.9 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Colorado
Colorado 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Colorado cover 91.82% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 36.14% or 37,455.3 square miles of Colorado are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Colorado comes from T-Mobile with 86.21% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Colorado
Colorado 4G Coverage Key
4G/LTE networks have become one of the nation’s most common mobile coverage types for data, and in some locations, voice calls. In Colorado, 99.94% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.94% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Colorado with 99.87% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Colorado 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 Colorado houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.88% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Colorado land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 88.31% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 86.21% in Colorado.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless, covering 99.87% of Colorado.
- The top estimated average speed in Colorado, estimated at 66.35, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Near Colorado
If you live near Colorado 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 Colorado:
States close to Colorado
- Wyoming: worse mobile coverage
- New Mexico: better mobile coverage
- Utah: better mobile coverage
- Nebraska: worse mobile coverage
- Kansas: worse mobile coverage
- South Dakota: worse mobile coverage
- Arizona: better mobile coverage
- Oklahoma: better mobile coverage
- Idaho: better mobile coverage
- Montana: better mobile coverage
States with similar populations to Colorado
- Minnesota: better mobile coverage
- Wisconsin: worse mobile coverage
- Alabama: better mobile coverage
- South Carolina: better mobile coverage
- Maryland: better mobile coverage
- Missouri: better mobile coverage
- Louisiana: better mobile coverage
- Kentucky: worse mobile coverage
- Tennessee: worse mobile coverage
- Indiana: better mobile coverage