Mobile Coverage & Cell Phone Plans in Sacramento County, CA

In Sacramento County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Sacramento County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Sacramento County’s 1,510,023 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.95% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Sacramento 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 Sacramento County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Sacramento County land area.

 

Fastest Cell Service Down to the Sacramento County Neighborhood

The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Sacramento County, CA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Sacramento County ranks #1185 out of 3658 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in California.

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

 

Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Sacramento County, CA: AT&T Wireless

Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Sacramento County. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 99.19% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Sacramento County homes.

 

Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Sacramento County, CA

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

 

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

Sacramento County Fastest Speeds Key

Your mobile coverage in Sacramento 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 Sacramento County covering 99.95% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (1,510,127 people) and 100.0% of the land (960.1 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.

 

5G Coverage Map and Availability in Sacramento County

Sacramento County 5G Coverage Key

5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Sacramento County cover 99.95% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 99.44% or 954.7 square miles of Sacramento County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Sacramento County comes from AT&T Wireless with 99.19% coverage.

 

4G Coverage Map and Availability in Sacramento County

Sacramento 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 Sacramento County, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless, AT&T Wireless, and T-Mobile has the best 4G network in Sacramento County with 100.00% coverage.

Mobile Service Near Sacramento County

If you live near Sacramento 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 Sacramento County: