In Staten Island, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Staten Island’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.99% of Staten Island’s 474,100 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 Staten Island providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.

 

Staten Island, NY 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 Staten Island


Coverage:

99.89% of Staten Island

98.83% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 98.72%

4G: 99.89%

3G or 2G: 99.89%


Plans start at $35/mo.

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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Staten Island

AT&T Wireless covers 99.89% 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 Staten Island) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
98.72%
95.01%
4G
99.89%
98.62%
2G or 3G
99.89%
98.62%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 98.72% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 1.17% 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 Staten Island mobile providers.

AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Staten Island

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 98.72% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.89% of Staten Island homes. 99.89% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

T-Mobile

T-Mobile 5G available in Staten Island


Coverage:

99.99% of Staten Island

99.34% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 95.81%

4G: 99.99%

3G or 2G: 99.97%


Plans start at $30/mo.

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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Staten Island

T-Mobile 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 Staten Island) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
95.81%
94.37%
4G
99.99%
99.97%
2G or 3G
99.97%
99.81%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 95.81% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 4.18% 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 Staten Island mobile providers.

T-Mobile Voice Quality in Staten Island

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 95.81% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.99% of Staten Island homes. 99.99% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Verizon Wireless


Coverage:

99.90% of Staten Island

98.82% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 99.79%

3G or 2G: 99.89%


Plans start at $35/mo.

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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Staten Island

Verizon Wireless covers 99.90% 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 Staten Island) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
99.79%
98.39%
2G or 3G
99.89%
98.49%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.79% of homes. 0.10% 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 Staten Island mobile providers.

Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Staten Island

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.79% of Staten Island homes. 99.89% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

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

 

Fastest Cell Service Down to the Staten Island Neighborhood

The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Staten Island, NY. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Staten Island ranks #1000 out of 4528 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in New York.

Map of the fastest cell company in Staten Island

Best Staten Island Cell Provider Key

Verizon
AT&T
T-Mobile
Tie

 

The central parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southeastern areas of Staten Island where mobile data speeds are generally slower.

 

Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Staten Island, NY: AT&T Wireless

Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Staten Island. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 98.72% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 99.99% of Staten Island homes.

 

Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Staten Island, NY

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

 

Staten Island, NY Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Map of fastest mobile speeds in Staten Island

Staten Island Fastest Speeds Key

2G
4G
5G

Your mobile coverage in Staten Island 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 Staten Island covering 99.75% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.99% of the city. Overall, 99.99% of homes (474,141 people) and 100.0% of the land (56.2 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.

 

5G Coverage Map and Availability in Staten Island

Map of 5G mobile cell service in Staten Island

Staten Island 5G Coverage Key

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50%
100%

5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Staten Island cover 99.75% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 98.25% or 55.3 square miles of Staten Island are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Staten Island comes from AT&T Wireless with 98.72% coverage.

 

4G Coverage Map and Availability in Staten Island

Map of 4G mobile cell service in Staten Island

Staten Island 4G Coverage Key

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4G/LTE networks have become one of the nation’s most common mobile coverage types for data, and in some locations, voice calls. In Staten Island, 99.99% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.99% is covered by 4G HD voice service. T-Mobile has the best 4G network in Staten Island with 99.99% coverage.

Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Staten Island 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 Staten Island houses is best with service from T-Mobile, with 99.99% of homes covered.
  • The best coverage across all Staten Island land is provided by T-Mobile at 99.98% of land area covered.
  • The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 98.72% in Staten Island.
  • The top estimated average speed in Staten Island, estimated at 70.56, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.

 

Mobile Service Near Staten Island

If you live near Staten Island 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 Staten Island:

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