In Florida, you’ll select from 6 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.7% of Florida’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Florida’s 20,596,024 residents. 5G reception covers up to 95.01% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Florida providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Florida 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 Florida
Coverage:
99.88% of Florida
98.83% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 82.91%
4G: 99.84%
3G or 2G: 99.88%
More about AT&T Wireless in Florida
AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Florida
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 Florida) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
82.91% |
53.23% |
4G |
99.84% |
96.01% |
2G or 3G |
99.88% |
99.14% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 82.91% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 16.93% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #1 out of 6 for a combination of coverage and speed among Florida mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Florida
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 82.91% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.84% of Florida homes. 99.88% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Florida
Coverage:
99.82% of Florida
99.34% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 74.91%
4G: 99.79%
3G or 2G: 99.19%
Plans start at $30/mo.
More about T-Mobile in Florida
T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Florida
T-Mobile covers 99.82% 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 Florida) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
74.91% |
52.61% |
4G |
99.79% |
89.54% |
2G or 3G |
99.19% |
77.05% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 74.91% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 24.88% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #2 out of 6 for a combination of coverage and speed among Florida mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Florida
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 74.91% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.79% of Florida homes. 99.42% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Florida
Coverage:
99.92% of Florida
98.82% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.29%
4G: 99.91%
3G or 2G: 99.26%
Plans start at $35/mo.
More about Verizon Wireless in Florida
Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Florida
Verizon Wireless covers 99.92% 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 Florida) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.29% |
0.03% |
4G |
99.91% |
99.36% |
2G or 3G |
99.26% |
94.86% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.29% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.62% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 6 for a combination of coverage and speed among Florida mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Florida
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.29% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.91% of Florida homes. 98.80% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Florida homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Florida land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Florida Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Florida. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Florida ranks #18 out of 52 states and territories for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in the United States.
Best Florida Cell Provider Key
The western parts of the state feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northwestern areas of Florida where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Florida: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Florida. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 82.91% of the state. Cell service of any type reaches 99.92% of Florida homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Florida
If the price of a Florida mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Florida 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 Florida 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 Florida
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Florida, 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 Florida and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about Southern Linc in Florida
Southern Linc Data Speeds and Coverage in Florida
Southern Linc covers 93.95% 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 Florida) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
93.95% |
74.57% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 93.95% of homes. We rank Southern Linc as #4 out of 6 for a combination of coverage and speed among Florida mobile providers.
Southern Linc Voice Quality in Florida
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 93.95% of Florida homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about C Spire Wireless in Florida
C Spire Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Florida
C Spire Wireless covers 79.79% of homes in the state with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is data. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Florida) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
Other |
79.79% |
51.71% |
“Other” types of technology are the only option for 79.79% percent of homes. We rank C Spire Wireless as #5 out of 6 for a combination of coverage and speed among Florida mobile providers.
C Spire Wireless Voice Quality in Florida
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.00% of Florida homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about Tampnet in Florida
Tampnet Data Speeds and Coverage in Florida
Tampnet covers 6.74% 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 Florida) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
6.74% |
5.17% |
2G or 3G |
6.74% |
5.17% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 6.74% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Tampnet as #6 out of 6 for a combination of coverage and speed among Florida mobile providers.
Tampnet Voice Quality in Florida
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 6.74% of Florida homes. 6.74% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Florida Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Florida Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Florida 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 Florida covering 95.01% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the state. Overall, 100.00% of homes (20,597,177 people) and 99.7% of the land (53,483.8 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Florida
Florida 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Florida cover 95.01% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 71.96% or 38,595.0 square miles of Florida are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Florida comes from AT&T Wireless with 82.91% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Florida
Florida 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 Florida, 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 Florida with 99.91% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Florida 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 Florida houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless, with 99.92% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Florida land is provided by Verizon Wireless at 99.40% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 82.91% in Florida.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless, covering 99.91% of Florida.
- The top estimated average speed in Florida, estimated at 65.64, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Near Florida
If you live near Florida 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 Florida:
States close to Florida
- Georgia: worse mobile coverage
- South Carolina: worse mobile coverage
- Alabama: worse mobile coverage
- North Carolina: worse mobile coverage
- Mississippi: worse mobile coverage
- Tennessee: worse mobile coverage
- Louisiana: better mobile coverage
- Kentucky: worse mobile coverage
- Virginia: worse mobile coverage
- West Virginia: worse mobile coverage
States with similar populations to Florida
- New York: worse mobile coverage
- Texas: better mobile coverage
- Illinois: worse mobile coverage
- Pennsylvania: better mobile coverage
- Ohio: worse mobile coverage
- Georgia: worse mobile coverage
- North Carolina: worse mobile coverage
- Michigan: worse mobile coverage
- New Jersey: better mobile coverage
- Virginia: worse mobile coverage