In Santa Maria, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 96.8% of Santa Maria’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.99% of Santa Maria’s 111,591 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.75% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Santa Maria providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Santa Maria, 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.
T-Mobile 5G available in Santa Maria
Coverage:
99.85% of Santa Maria
99.34% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 99.78%
4G: 99.84%
3G or 2G: 99.62%
Plans start at $30/mo.
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Santa Maria
T-Mobile covers 99.85% 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 Santa Maria) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
99.78% |
77.80% |
4G |
99.84% |
85.12% |
2G or 3G |
99.62% |
41.60% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 99.78% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.06% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #1 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Santa Maria mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Santa Maria
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 99.78% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.84% of Santa Maria homes. 99.62% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Santa Maria
Coverage:
99.99% of Santa Maria
98.83% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 99.45%
4G: 99.88%
3G or 2G: 99.94%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Santa Maria
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 Santa Maria) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
99.45% |
26.65% |
4G |
99.88% |
91.09% |
2G or 3G |
99.94% |
86.44% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 99.45% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.43% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #2 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Santa Maria mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Santa Maria
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 99.45% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.88% of Santa Maria homes. 99.94% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
99.97% of Santa Maria
98.82% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 99.97%
3G or 2G: 99.91%
Plans start at $35/mo.
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Santa Maria
Verizon Wireless covers 99.97% 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 Santa Maria) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.97% |
87.10% |
2G or 3G |
99.91% |
73.64% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.97% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Santa Maria mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Santa Maria
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.97% of Santa Maria homes. 99.91% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Santa Maria homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Santa Maria land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Santa Maria Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Santa Maria, CA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Santa Maria ranks #1435 out of 3658 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in California.
Best Santa Maria Cell Provider Key
The western parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southeastern areas of Santa Maria where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Santa Maria, CA: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Santa Maria. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 99.78% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 99.99% of Santa Maria homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Santa Maria, CA
If the price of a Santa Maria mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria 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.
Santa Maria, CA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Santa Maria Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria covering 99.75% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.99% of the city. Overall, 99.99% of homes (111,583 people) and 96.8% of the land (480.1 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Santa Maria
Santa Maria 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Santa Maria cover 99.75% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 78.12% or 387.6 square miles of Santa Maria are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Santa Maria comes from T-Mobile with 99.78% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Santa Maria
Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria, 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 Santa Maria with 99.97% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.99% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Santa Maria land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 95.18% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 99.78% in Santa Maria.
- The top estimated average speed in Santa Maria, estimated at 70.87, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Near Santa Maria
If you live near Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria:
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