Mobile Coverage & Cell Phone Plans in Silver Spring, MD

In Silver Spring, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Silver Spring’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Silver Spring’s 121,363 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.99% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Silver Spring land area.

 

Fastest Cell Service Down to the Silver Spring Neighborhood

The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Silver Spring, MD. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Silver Spring ranks #292 out of 1207 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Maryland.

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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 Silver Spring where mobile data speeds are generally slower.

 

Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Silver Spring, MD: T-Mobile

Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Silver Spring. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 99.32% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Silver Spring homes.

 

Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Silver Spring, MD

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

 

Silver Spring, MD Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Silver Spring Fastest Speeds Key

Your mobile coverage in Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring covering 99.99% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (121,367 people) and 100.0% of the land (18.8 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.

 

5G Coverage Map and Availability in Silver Spring

Silver Spring 5G Coverage Key

5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Silver Spring cover 99.99% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 99.92% or 18.7 square miles of Silver Spring are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Silver Spring comes from T-Mobile with 99.32% coverage.

 

4G Coverage Map and Availability in Silver Spring

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

Mobile Service Near Silver Spring

If you live near Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring: