In New Jersey, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of New Jersey’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of New Jersey’s 8,880,195 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.23% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the New Jersey providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
New Jersey 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 New Jersey
Coverage:
99.97% of New Jersey
98.83% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 97.43%
4G: 99.97%
3G or 2G: 99.97%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in New Jersey
AT&T Wireless covers 99.97% 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 New Jersey) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
97.43% |
79.50% |
4G |
99.97% |
99.81% |
2G or 3G |
99.97% |
99.85% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 97.43% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 2.54% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #1 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among New Jersey mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in New Jersey
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 97.43% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.97% of New Jersey homes. 99.97% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in New Jersey
Coverage:
99.98% of New Jersey
99.34% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 93.30%
4G: 99.98%
3G or 2G: 99.62%
Plans start at $30/mo.
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in New Jersey
T-Mobile covers 99.98% 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 New Jersey) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
93.30% |
83.04% |
4G |
99.98% |
98.91% |
2G or 3G |
99.62% |
93.43% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 93.30% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 6.68% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #2 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among New Jersey mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in New Jersey
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 93.30% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.98% of New Jersey homes. 99.82% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in New Jersey
Coverage:
99.99% of New Jersey
98.82% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.89%
4G: 99.98%
3G or 2G: 98.50%
Plans start at $35/mo.
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in New Jersey
Verizon Wireless covers 99.99% 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 New Jersey) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.89% |
0.10% |
4G |
99.98% |
99.83% |
2G or 3G |
98.50% |
92.68% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.89% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.09% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among New Jersey mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in New Jersey
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.89% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.98% of New Jersey homes. 98.45% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of New Jersey homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as New Jersey land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the New Jersey Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in New Jersey. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, New Jersey ranks #2 out of 52 states and territories for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in the United States.
Best New Jersey Cell Provider Key
The northeastern parts of the state feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southern areas of New Jersey where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in New Jersey: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in New Jersey. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 97.43% of the state. Cell service of any type reaches 99.99% of New Jersey homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in New Jersey
If the price of a New Jersey mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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.
New Jersey Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
New Jersey Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in New Jersey 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 New Jersey covering 99.23% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the state. Overall, 100.00% of homes (8,880,901 people) and 100.0% of the land (7,355.0 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in New Jersey
New Jersey 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in New Jersey cover 99.23% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 93.50% or 6,876.9 square miles of New Jersey are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in New Jersey comes from AT&T Wireless with 97.43% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in New Jersey
New Jersey 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 New Jersey, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile has the best 4G network in New Jersey with 99.98% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in New Jersey 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 New Jersey houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless, with 99.99% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all New Jersey land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 99.85% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 97.43% in New Jersey.
- The top estimated average speed in New Jersey, estimated at 70.19, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Near New Jersey
If you live near New Jersey 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 New Jersey:
States close to New Jersey
- Delaware: worse mobile coverage
- Connecticut: worse mobile coverage
- New York: worse mobile coverage
- Maryland: worse mobile coverage
- Pennsylvania: worse mobile coverage
- District of Columbia: better mobile coverage
- Rhode Island: worse mobile coverage
- Massachusetts: worse mobile coverage
- New Hampshire: worse mobile coverage
- Vermont: worse mobile coverage
States with similar populations to New Jersey
- Virginia: worse mobile coverage
- Michigan: worse mobile coverage
- North Carolina: worse mobile coverage
- Georgia: worse mobile coverage
- Washington: worse mobile coverage
- Arizona: worse mobile coverage
- Massachusetts: worse mobile coverage
- Indiana: worse mobile coverage
- Tennessee: worse mobile coverage
- Ohio: worse mobile coverage