Mobile Coverage & Cell Phone Plans in New York

In New York, you’ll select from 6 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 95.6% of New York’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.96% of New York’s 19,559,268 residents. 5G reception covers up to 95.04% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the New York 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 New York homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as New York land area.

 

Fastest Cell Service Down to the New York Neighborhood

The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in New York. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, New York ranks #20 out of 52 states and territories for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in the United States.

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The southern parts of the state feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northeastern areas of New York where mobile data speeds are generally slower.

 

Best Coverage & Data Speeds in New York: AT&T Wireless

Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in New York. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 89.86% of the state. Cell service of any type reaches 99.89% of New York homes.

 

Cheap Options for Mobile Service in New York

If the price of a New York mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in New York 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 York 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 New York

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

 

New York Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

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Your mobile coverage in New York 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 York covering 95.04% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.94% of the state. Overall, 99.96% of homes (19,560,499 people) and 95.6% of the land (45,026.4 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.

 

5G Coverage Map and Availability in New York

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5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in New York cover 95.04% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 54.32% or 25,597.4 square miles of New York are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in New York comes from AT&T Wireless with 89.86% coverage.

 

4G Coverage Map and Availability in New York

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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 York, 99.94% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.94% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in New York with 99.85% coverage.

Mobile Service Near New York

If you live near New York 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 York: