In St. Petersburg, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of St. Petersburg’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of St. Petersburg’s 267,851 residents. 5G reception covers up to 98.61% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the St. Petersburg providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
St. Petersburg, FL 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.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in St. Petersburg
Coverage:
99.64% of St. Petersburg
98.83% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 95.23%
4G: 99.64%
3G or 2G: 99.64%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in St. Petersburg
AT&T Wireless covers 99.64% 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 St. Petersburg) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
95.23% |
93.08% |
4G |
99.64% |
98.96% |
2G or 3G |
99.64% |
98.96% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 95.23% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 4.41% 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 St. Petersburg mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in St. Petersburg
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 95.23% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.64% of St. Petersburg homes. 99.64% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in St. Petersburg
Coverage:
100.00% of St. Petersburg
99.34% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 87.38%
4G: 100.00%
3G or 2G: 99.97%
Plans start at $30/mo.
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in St. Petersburg
T-Mobile covers 100.00% 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 St. Petersburg) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
87.38% |
81.85% |
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
99.97% |
99.78% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 87.38% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 12.62% 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 St. Petersburg mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in St. Petersburg
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 87.38% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of St. Petersburg homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in St. Petersburg
Coverage:
99.76% of St. Petersburg
98.82% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.56%
4G: 99.72%
3G or 2G: 99.29%
Plans start at $35/mo.
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in St. Petersburg
Verizon Wireless covers 99.76% 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 St. Petersburg) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.56% |
0.55% |
4G |
99.72% |
98.56% |
2G or 3G |
99.29% |
98.59% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.56% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.16% 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 St. Petersburg mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in St. Petersburg
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.56% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.72% of St. Petersburg homes. 99.29% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of St. Petersburg homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as St. Petersburg land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the St. Petersburg Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in St. Petersburg, FL. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, St. Petersburg ranks #1041 out of 2182 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Florida.
Best St. Petersburg Cell Provider Key
The central parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the eastern areas of St. Petersburg where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in St. Petersburg, FL: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in St. Petersburg. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 95.23% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of St. Petersburg homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in St. Petersburg, FL
If the price of a St. Petersburg mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg 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.
St. Petersburg, FL Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
St. Petersburg Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg covering 98.61% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (267,908 people) and 100.0% of the land (67.9 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in St. Petersburg cover 98.61% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 96.82% or 65.7 square miles of St. Petersburg are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in St. Petersburg comes from AT&T Wireless with 95.23% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. T-Mobile has the best 4G network in St. Petersburg with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg houses is best with service from T-Mobile, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all St. Petersburg land is provided by T-Mobile at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 95.23% in St. Petersburg.
- The top estimated average speed in St. Petersburg, estimated at 69.38, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Near St. Petersburg
If you live near St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg:
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