Mobile Coverage & Cell Phone Plans in Salt Lake City, UT

In the Salt Lake City area, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.5% of the Salt Lake City area’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Salt Lake City’s 1,185,990 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.86% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City area homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Salt Lake City land area.

 

Fastest Cell Service Down to the Salt Lake City Neighborhood

The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Salt Lake City, UT. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, the Salt Lake City area ranks #309 out of 732 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Utah.

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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 Salt Lake City area where mobile data speeds are generally slower.

 

Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Salt Lake City, UT: T-Mobile

Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in the Salt Lake City area. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 99.77% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Salt Lake City homes.

 

Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Salt Lake City, UT

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

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

 

Salt Lake City, UT Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

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Your mobile coverage in the Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City area covering 99.86% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (1,186,045 people) and 99.5% of the land (7,639.7 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.

 

5G Coverage Map and Availability in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City 5G Coverage Key

5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in the Salt Lake City area cover 99.86% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 44.02% or 3,381.3 square miles of the Salt Lake City area are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Salt Lake City comes from T-Mobile with 99.77% coverage.

 

4G Coverage Map and Availability in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City area with 100.00% coverage.

Mobile Service Near Salt Lake City

If you live near Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City area: