Mobile Coverage & Cell Phone Plans in Washington Heights, New York, NY

In Washington Heights, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Washington Heights’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Washington Heights’s 173,800 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 Washington Heights 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 Washington Heights homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Washington Heights land area.

 

Fastest Cell Service Down to the Washington Heights Neighborhood

The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Washington Heights, New York, NY. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Washington Heights ranks #1 out of 66 neighborhoods for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in New York.

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The western parts of the neighborhood feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northern areas of Washington Heights where mobile data speeds are generally slower.

 

Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Washington Heights, New York, NY: AT&T Wireless and T-Mobile

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

 

Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Washington Heights, New York, NY

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

 

Washington Heights, New York, NY Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Washington Heights Fastest Speeds Key

Your mobile coverage in Washington Heights 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 Washington Heights covering 100.00% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the neighborhood. Overall, 100.00% of homes (173,797 people) and 100.0% of the land (2.0 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.

 

5G Coverage Map and Availability in Washington Heights

Washington Heights 5G Coverage Key

5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Washington Heights cover 100.00% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 100.00% or 2.0 square miles of Washington Heights are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Washington Heights comes from AT&T Wireless and T-Mobile with 100.00% coverage.

 

4G Coverage Map and Availability in Washington Heights

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

Mobile Service Near Washington Heights

If you live near Washington Heights but aren’t technically in the neighborhood, or you like to explore the region a lot, your coverage availability and speeds may vary.

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