In the Detroit area, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of the Detroit area’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.99% of Detroit’s 4,128,697 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.29% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Detroit providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Detroit, MI 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 Detroit area
Coverage:
99.94% of the Detroit area
98.83% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 98.05%
4G: 99.94%
3G or 2G: 99.94%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in the Detroit area
AT&T Wireless covers 99.94% 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 Detroit area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
98.05% |
88.89% |
4G |
99.94% |
99.88% |
2G or 3G |
99.94% |
99.88% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 98.05% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 1.89% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #1 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Detroit mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in the Detroit area
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 98.05% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.94% of Detroit homes. 99.94% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in the Detroit area
Coverage:
99.96% of the Detroit area
99.34% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 91.22%
4G: 99.94%
3G or 2G: 99.84%
Plans start at $30/mo.
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in the Detroit area
T-Mobile covers 99.96% 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 Detroit area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
91.22% |
77.22% |
4G |
99.94% |
99.45% |
2G or 3G |
99.84% |
98.33% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 91.22% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 8.72% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Detroit mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in the Detroit area
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 91.22% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.95% of Detroit homes. 99.91% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in the Detroit area
Coverage:
99.98% of the Detroit area
98.82% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 1.94%
4G: 99.98%
3G or 2G: 99.76%
Plans start at $35/mo.
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in the Detroit area
Verizon Wireless covers 99.98% 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 Detroit area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
1.94% |
0.51% |
4G |
99.98% |
99.94% |
2G or 3G |
99.76% |
99.45% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 1.94% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 98.04% 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 Detroit mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in the Detroit area
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 1.94% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.98% of Detroit homes. 99.38% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of the Detroit area homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Detroit land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Detroit Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Detroit, MI. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, the Detroit area ranks #604 out of 2579 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Michigan.
Best Detroit Cell Provider Key
The northern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southeastern areas of the Detroit area where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Detroit, MI: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in the Detroit area. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 98.05% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 99.98% of Detroit homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Detroit, MI
If the price of a Detroit mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in the Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit, MI
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in the Detroit 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 Detroit area and the providers’ coverage areas.
Coverage:
34.51% of the Detroit area
0.03% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 28.27%
3G or 2G: 10.74%
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Thumb Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in the Detroit area
Thumb Cellular covers 34.51% 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 Detroit area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
28.27% |
34.64% |
2G or 3G |
10.74% |
20.62% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 28.27% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Thumb Cellular as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Detroit mobile providers.
Thumb Cellular Voice Quality in the Detroit area
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 28.27% of Detroit homes. 10.74% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Detroit, MI Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Detroit Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in the Detroit 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 Detroit area covering 99.29% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.99% of the city. Overall, 99.99% of homes (4,129,016 people) and 100.0% of the land (3,323.4 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Detroit
Detroit 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in the Detroit area cover 99.29% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 93.90% or 3,121.3 square miles of the Detroit area are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Detroit comes from AT&T Wireless with 98.05% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Detroit
Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit area with 99.98% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in the Detroit 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 Detroit houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless, with 99.98% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Detroit land is provided by Verizon Wireless at 99.94% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 98.05% in the Detroit area.
- The top estimated average speed in the Detroit area, estimated at 70.37, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Near Detroit
If you live near Detroit 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 Detroit area:
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- Ogden, UT: worse mobile coverage
- Winston-Salem, NC: worse mobile coverage
- Louisville, KY: worse mobile coverage
- Syracuse, NY: worse mobile coverage