Mobile Coverage & Cell Phone Plans in Washington

In Washington, you’ll select from 5 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 83.6% of Washington’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.92% of Washington’s 7,294,339 residents. 5G reception covers up to 96.78% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Washington 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 homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Washington land area.

 

Fastest Cell Service Down to the Washington Neighborhood

The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Washington. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Washington ranks #12 out of 52 states and territories for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in the United States.

Best Washington Cell Provider Key

 

The central parts of the state feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northeastern areas of Washington where mobile data speeds are generally slower.

 

Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Washington: T-Mobile

Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Washington. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 93.26% of the state. Cell service of any type reaches 99.80% of Washington homes.

 

Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Washington

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

Local Mobile Providers in Washington

The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Washington, and then partner with larger national companies to provide national service for traveling customers. We display network partners to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee coverage or charges outside of Washington and the providers’ coverage areas.

 

Washington Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Washington Fastest Speeds Key

Your mobile coverage in Washington may vary based on your provider and location. The map above shows the fastest mobile data speeds in and around the state. 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 covering 96.78% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.87% of the state. Overall, 99.92% of homes (7,293,836 people) and 83.6% of the land (55,581.0 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.

 

5G Coverage Map and Availability in Washington

Washington 5G Coverage Key

5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Washington cover 96.78% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 50.63% or 33,645.0 square miles of Washington are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Washington comes from T-Mobile with 93.26% coverage.

 

4G Coverage Map and Availability in Washington

Washington 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, 99.87% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.87% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Washington with 99.66% coverage.

Mobile Service Near Washington

If you live near Washington but aren’t technically in the state, 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 Washington: