Mobile Coverage & Cell Phone Plans in Maricopa County, AZ

In Maricopa County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 98.4% of Maricopa County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Maricopa County’s 4,251,242 residents. 5G reception covers up to 97.27% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Maricopa County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.

 

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

 

Fastest Cell Service Down to the Maricopa County Neighborhood

The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Maricopa County, AZ. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Maricopa County ranks #471 out of 946 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Arizona.

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The western parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northeastern areas of Maricopa County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.

 

Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Maricopa County, AZ: T-Mobile

Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Maricopa County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 97.26% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Maricopa County homes.

 

Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Maricopa County, AZ

If the price of a Maricopa County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Maricopa County 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 Maricopa County wireless plan will quickly rise if you add additional lines or features such as a hotspot or unlimited data.

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 Maricopa County, AZ

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

 

Maricopa County, AZ Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Maricopa County Fastest Speeds Key

Your mobile coverage in Maricopa County may vary based on your provider and location. The map above shows the fastest mobile data speeds in and around the county. 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 Maricopa County covering 97.27% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (4,251,419 people) and 98.4% of the land (9,014.3 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.

 

5G Coverage Map and Availability in Maricopa County

Maricopa County 5G Coverage Key

5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Maricopa County cover 97.27% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 67.84% or 6,214.1 square miles of Maricopa County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Maricopa County comes from T-Mobile with 97.26% coverage.

 

4G Coverage Map and Availability in Maricopa County

Maricopa County 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 Maricopa County, 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 Maricopa County with 100.00% coverage.

Mobile Service Near Maricopa County

If you live near Maricopa County but aren’t technically in the county, 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 Maricopa County: