Mobile Coverage & Cell Phone Plans in Sacramento, CA

In the Sacramento area, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 93.7% of the Sacramento area’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.99% of Sacramento’s 2,291,738 residents. 5G reception covers up to 97.51% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Sacramento 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 the Sacramento area homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Sacramento land area.

 

Fastest Cell Service Down to the Sacramento Neighborhood

The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Sacramento, CA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, the Sacramento area ranks #1994 out of 3658 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in California.

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

 

Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Sacramento, 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 Sacramento area. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 95.30% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 99.98% of Sacramento homes.

 

Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Sacramento, CA

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

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

 

Sacramento, CA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

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Your mobile coverage in the Sacramento 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 Sacramento area covering 97.51% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.99% of the city. Overall, 99.99% of homes (2,291,914 people) and 93.7% of the land (4,554.4 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.

 

5G Coverage Map and Availability in Sacramento

Sacramento 5G Coverage Key

5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in the Sacramento area cover 97.51% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 64.94% or 3,156.1 square miles of the Sacramento area are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Sacramento comes from AT&T Wireless with 95.30% coverage.

 

4G Coverage Map and Availability in Sacramento

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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 the Sacramento area, 99.99% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.99% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in the Sacramento area with 99.98% coverage.

Mobile Service Near Sacramento

If you live near Sacramento 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 Sacramento area: