In the Riverside area, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 95.9% of the Riverside area’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Riverside’s 4,518,691 residents. 5G reception covers up to 98.92% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Riverside providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Riverside, CA 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 Riverside area
Coverage:
99.99% of the Riverside area
98.83% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 96.51%
4G: 99.96%
3G or 2G: 99.98%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in the Riverside area
AT&T Wireless covers 99.99% 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 Riverside area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
96.51% |
49.22% |
4G |
99.96% |
92.65% |
2G or 3G |
99.98% |
91.30% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 96.51% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 3.45% 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 Riverside mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in the Riverside area
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 96.51% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.96% of Riverside homes. 99.98% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in the Riverside area
Coverage:
99.90% of the Riverside area
99.34% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 93.45%
4G: 99.88%
3G or 2G: 99.58%
Plans start at $30/mo.
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in the Riverside area
T-Mobile covers 99.90% 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 Riverside area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
93.45% |
54.21% |
4G |
99.88% |
75.53% |
2G or 3G |
99.58% |
60.59% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 93.45% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 6.43% 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 Riverside mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in the Riverside area
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 93.45% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.88% of Riverside homes. 99.62% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in the Riverside area
Coverage:
100.00% of the Riverside area
98.82% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.01%
4G: 100.00%
3G or 2G: 99.97%
Plans start at $35/mo.
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in the Riverside area
Verizon Wireless covers 100.00% 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 Riverside area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.01% |
0.00% |
4G |
100.00% |
92.44% |
2G or 3G |
99.97% |
77.19% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.01% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.99% 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 Riverside mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in the Riverside area
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.01% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Riverside homes. 99.94% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of the Riverside area homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Riverside land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Riverside Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Riverside, CA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, the Riverside area ranks #1734 out of 3658 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in California.
Best Riverside Cell Provider Key
The western parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southwestern areas of the Riverside area where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Riverside, CA: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in the Riverside area. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 96.51% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Riverside homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Riverside, CA
If the price of a Riverside mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in the Riverside 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 Riverside 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 Riverside, CA
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in the Riverside 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 Riverside area and the providers’ coverage areas.
Coverage:
10.03% of the Riverside area
1.19% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 7.79%
3G or 2G: 2.24%
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Choice Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in the Riverside area
Choice Wireless covers 10.03% 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 Riverside area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
7.79% |
0.06% |
2G or 3G |
2.24% |
17.73% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 7.79% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Choice Wireless as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Riverside mobile providers.
Choice Wireless Voice Quality in the Riverside area
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 7.79% of Riverside homes. 2.24% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Riverside, CA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Riverside Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in the Riverside 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 Riverside area covering 98.92% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (4,518,935 people) and 95.9% of the land (25,317.8 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Riverside
Riverside 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in the Riverside area cover 98.92% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 62.80% or 16,577.6 square miles of the Riverside area are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Riverside comes from AT&T Wireless with 96.51% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Riverside
Riverside 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 Riverside area, 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 the Riverside area with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in the Riverside 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 Riverside houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Riverside land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 93.97% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 96.51% in the Riverside area.
- The top estimated average speed in the Riverside area, estimated at 69.90, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Near Riverside
If you live near Riverside 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 Riverside area:
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