In Southwest, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Southwest’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Southwest’s 131,374 residents. 5G reception covers up to 100.00% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Southwest providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.

 

Southwest, Los Angeles, CA Top Cell Providers

Mint

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.

Visible

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.


AT&T Wireless

AT&T Wireless 5G available in Southwest


Coverage:

100.00% of Southwest

98.83% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 100.00%

4G: 100.00%

3G or 2G: 100.00%


Plans start at $35/mo.

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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Southwest

AT&T Wireless covers 100.00% of homes in the neighborhood 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 Southwest) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
100.00%
100.00%
4G
100.00%
100.00%
2G or 3G
100.00%
100.00%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 100.00% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.00% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #1 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Southwest mobile providers.

AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Southwest

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 100.00% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Southwest homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

T-Mobile

T-Mobile 5G available in Southwest


Coverage:

100.00% of Southwest

99.34% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 96.27%

4G: 100.00%

3G or 2G: 100.00%


Plans start at $30/mo.

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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Southwest

T-Mobile covers 100.00% of homes in the neighborhood 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 Southwest) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
96.27%
96.63%
4G
100.00%
100.00%
2G or 3G
100.00%
100.00%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 96.27% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 3.73% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #2 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Southwest mobile providers.

T-Mobile Voice Quality in Southwest

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 96.27% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Southwest homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless 5G available in Southwest


Coverage:

100.00% of Southwest

98.82% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 5.51%

4G: 100.00%

3G or 2G: 100.00%


Plans start at $35/mo.

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More about Verizon Wireless in Southwest

Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Southwest

Verizon Wireless covers 100.00% of homes in the neighborhood 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 Southwest) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
5.51%
7.30%
4G
100.00%
100.00%
2G or 3G
100.00%
100.00%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 5.51% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 94.49% 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 Southwest mobile providers.

Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Southwest

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 5.51% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Southwest homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Southwest homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Southwest land area.

 

Fastest Cell Service Down to the Southwest Neighborhood

The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Southwest, Los Angeles, CA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Southwest ranks #1 out of 107 neighborhoods for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Los Angeles.

Map of the fastest cell company in Southwest

Best Southwest Cell Provider Key

Verizon
AT&T
T-Mobile
Tie

 

 

Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Southwest, Los Angeles, CA: AT&T Wireless

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

 

Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Southwest, Los Angeles, CA

If the price of a Southwest mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Southwest 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 Southwest wireless plan will quickly rise if you add additional lines or features such as a hotspot or unlimited data.


Mint

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.


Cricket Wireless

Coverage:

AT&T Network

Data Speeds:

Same as AT&T above


Boost Mobile

Coverage:

T-Mobile Network

Data Speeds:

Same as T-Mobile above


Visible

Coverage:

Verizon Network

Data Speeds:

Same as Verizon above


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.

 

Southwest, Los Angeles, CA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Map of fastest mobile speeds in Southwest

Southwest Fastest Speeds Key

2G
4G
5G

Your mobile coverage in Southwest may vary based on your provider and location. The map above shows the fastest mobile data speeds in and around the neighborhood. 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 Southwest covering 100.00% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the neighborhood. Overall, 100.00% of homes (131,390 people) and 100.0% of the land (11.8 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.

 

5G Coverage Map and Availability in Southwest

Map of 5G mobile cell service in Southwest

Southwest 5G Coverage Key

0%
50%
100%

5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Southwest cover 100.00% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 100.00% or 11.8 square miles of Southwest are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Southwest comes from AT&T Wireless with 100.00% coverage.

 

4G Coverage Map and Availability in Southwest

Map of 4G mobile cell service in Southwest

Southwest 4G Coverage Key

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50%
100%

4G/LTE networks have become one of the nation’s most common mobile coverage types for data, and in some locations, voice calls. In Southwest, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, and AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Southwest with 100.00% coverage.

Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Southwest for You

If you’re still struggling to choose a cell phone provider in the neighborhood, some of these facts may help you decide:

  • Coverage to Southwest houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, and AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
  • The best coverage across all Southwest land is provided by Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, and AT&T Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
  • The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 100.00% in Southwest.
  • The top estimated average speed in Southwest, estimated at 71.00, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.

 

Mobile Service Near Southwest

If you live near Southwest but aren’t technically in the neighborhood, 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 Southwest:

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