In the Denver area, you’ll select from 7 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.5% of the Denver area’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Denver’s 3,128,697 residents. 5G reception covers up to 96.84% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Denver providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Denver, CO 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.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in the Denver area
Coverage:
99.99% of the Denver area
98.83% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 93.73%
4G: 99.96%
3G or 2G: 99.98%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in the Denver area
AT&T 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 Denver area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
93.73% |
40.47% |
4G |
99.96% |
96.19% |
2G or 3G |
99.98% |
97.15% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 93.73% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 6.23% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #1 out of 7 for a combination of coverage and speed among Denver mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in the Denver area
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 93.73% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.96% of Denver homes. 99.98% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in the Denver area
Coverage:
99.82% of the Denver area
99.34% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 88.74%
4G: 99.80%
3G or 2G: 99.60%
Plans start at $30/mo.
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in the Denver area
T-Mobile covers 99.82% 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 Denver area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
88.74% |
60.99% |
4G |
99.80% |
88.21% |
2G or 3G |
99.60% |
78.88% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 88.74% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 11.06% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #2 out of 7 for a combination of coverage and speed among Denver mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in the Denver area
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 88.74% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.80% of Denver homes. 99.69% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in the Denver area
Coverage:
99.99% of the Denver area
98.82% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 1.07%
4G: 99.99%
3G or 2G: 99.85%
Plans start at $35/mo.
More about Verizon Wireless in the Denver area
Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in the Denver 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 Denver area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
1.07% |
0.11% |
4G |
99.99% |
98.21% |
2G or 3G |
99.85% |
89.02% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 1.07% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 98.92% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 7 for a combination of coverage and speed among Denver mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in the Denver area
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 1.07% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.99% of Denver homes. 97.57% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of the Denver area homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Denver land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Denver Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Denver, CO. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, the Denver area ranks #402 out of 1263 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Colorado.
Best Denver Cell Provider Key
The western parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southeastern areas of the Denver area where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Denver, CO: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in the Denver area. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 93.73% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 99.99% of Denver homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Denver, CO
If the price of a Denver mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in the Denver 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 Denver 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 Denver, CO
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in the Denver 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 Denver area and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about Viaero Wireless in the Denver area
Viaero Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in the Denver area
Viaero Wireless covers 61.16% 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 Denver area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
61.16% |
76.26% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 61.16% of homes. We rank Viaero Wireless as #4 out of 7 for a combination of coverage and speed among Denver mobile providers.
Viaero Wireless Voice Quality in the Denver area
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 61.16% of Denver homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
70.46% of the Denver area
0.16% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 31.89%
3G or 2G: 70.46%
More about Nex Tech in the Denver area
Nex Tech Data Speeds and Coverage in the Denver area
Nex Tech covers 70.46% 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 Denver area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
31.89% |
21.90% |
2G or 3G |
70.46% |
45.35% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 31.89% of homes. 38.57% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Nex Tech as #5 out of 7 for a combination of coverage and speed among Denver mobile providers.
Nex Tech Voice Quality in the Denver area
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 31.89% of Denver homes. 70.46% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
33.69% of the Denver area
1.19% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 0.03%
3G or 2G: 28.49%
More about Choice Wireless in the Denver area
Choice Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in the Denver area
Choice Wireless covers 33.69% 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 Denver area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
0.03% |
1.64% |
2G or 3G |
28.49% |
29.78% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.03% of homes. 28.46% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Choice Wireless as #6 out of 7 for a combination of coverage and speed among Denver mobile providers.
Choice Wireless Voice Quality in the Denver area
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.03% of Denver homes. 33.68% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about Union Wireless in the Denver area
Union Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in the Denver area
Union Wireless covers 0.24% of homes in the city 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 the Denver area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
2G or 3G |
0.24% |
0.30% |
0.24% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Union Wireless as #7 out of 7 for a combination of coverage and speed among Denver mobile providers.
Union Wireless Voice Quality in the Denver area
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.00% of Denver homes. 0.24% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Denver, CO Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Denver Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in the Denver 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 Denver area covering 96.84% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (3,128,760 people) and 99.5% of the land (5,003.3 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Denver
Denver 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in the Denver area cover 96.84% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 68.29% or 3,433.2 square miles of the Denver area are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Denver comes from AT&T Wireless with 93.73% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Denver
Denver 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 the Denver area, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in the Denver area with 99.99% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in the Denver 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 Denver houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless, with 99.99% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Denver land is provided by Verizon Wireless at 98.21% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 93.73% in the Denver area.
- The top estimated average speed in the Denver area, estimated at 69.04, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Near Denver
If you live near Denver 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 Denver area:
Cities close to Denver
- Glendale, CO: better mobile coverage
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- Twin Lakes, CO: worse mobile coverage
Cities with similar populations to Denver
- El Paso, TX: better mobile coverage
- Colorado Springs, CO: worse mobile coverage
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- Seattle, WA: better mobile coverage
- Boise, ID: better mobile coverage
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- Little Rock, AR: better mobile coverage