US Cellular is a cell provider in the United States serving 32 states, with Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois having the most coverage from US Cellular. Learn more about US Cellular’s cell coverage and availability on this page. The latest US Cellular coverage maps for 5G and 4G are also available below.
Can I get US Cellular cell service in my area?
The easiest way to find out if you have US Cellular coverage near you is to click the link below or enter your zip code.
US Cellular covers approximately 32,156,043 people across the US. You can enter your zip code below to get a better idea of cell coverage to your home address or scroll down to explore US Cellular’s current 5G coverage maps:
US Cellular Coverage Maps
On the maps below you can see US Cellular’s coverage area for the United States. Green areas have faster cell service like US Cellular 5G. Yellow areas may be covered by 4G only, red areas have slower service, and areas in grey may not have US Cellular data service available at all.
Smaller, more regional cellular carriers such as US Cellular usually offer their national coverage by making a deal with one or more of the big three major mobile providers: Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile so be sure to view their coverage maps as well.
US Cellular network(s) used: US Cellular, Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile national networks
US Cellular National Coverage Map
US Cellular National Coverage Key
The average home covered by US Cellular gets speeds of 44.70 Mbps, which is much faster than most cell carriers. US Cellular has some combination of 2G, 3G, 4G or 5G cellular technology covering 13.14% of the country's land area– that’s 462,090 square miles of cell coverage nationally for all the geography nerds out there.
US Cellular 5G Coverage Map
US Cellular 5G Coverage Key
Nationally, US Cellular 5G covers about 2.04% of the US. 20.74% of US Cellular’s coverage area has 5G available. US Cellular and other providers continue to build more towers across the country and many metropolitan areas are already blanketed by their 5G network. Cities such as Elmwood Park, WI, Middletown, IA, and Lohrville, WI are cities where US Cellular’s 5G network is strongest.
US Cellular 4G Coverage Map
US Cellular 4G Coverage Key
4G is the fastest cell service for 74.93% of US Cellular’s covered areas. 4G is slowly being replaced by 5G in most areas of the country. US Cellular still maintains a sizable 4G network across the country, covering 9.43% of the US. US Cellular serves many people in cities like Lincoln, NE, Rockford, IL, and Edmond, OK 4G coverage that is better than average.
Where does US Cellular have the best coverage
Still trying to determine whether US Cellular has great coverage near you? The table below shows US Cellular’s coverage and 5G availability in each state. Click on a state or territory in the US below to view more detailed information about US Cellular’s coverage there:
State |
US Cellular Overall Coverage |
US Cellular 5G Coverage |
Square Mileage Covered (Any Technology) |
|---|---|---|---|
99.07% |
51.65% |
4,984,947.00 miles squared |
|
93.23% |
8.50% |
4,230,735.12 miles squared |
|
98.96% |
13.59% |
6,233,364.62 miles squared |
|
99.86% |
51.50% |
5,520,722.57 miles squared |
|
93.78% |
8.47% |
5,822,811.35 miles squared |
|
96.79% |
21.57% |
5,298,941.36 miles squared |
|
99.80% |
6.75% |
7,029,625.76 miles squared |
|
96.46% |
12.53% |
3,281,891.19 miles squared |
|
94.39% |
5.25% |
3,216,872.02 miles squared |
|
98.42% |
6.89% |
2,287,088.86 miles squared |
|
97.16% |
20.69% |
4,438,375.19 miles squared |
|
98.20% |
17.02% |
5,852,318.17 miles squared |
|
93.67% |
0.13% |
7,705,739.08 miles squared |
|
95.92% |
8.48% |
1,800,183.14 miles squared |
|
96.54% |
0.64% |
714,511.71 miles squared |
What cities and zips does US Cellular have the best coverage in?
US Cellular has coverage in 12,230 towns and 7,159 zip codes. For your convenience, we’ve listed some of the cities and zip codes that US Cellular serves best. Click on one of the cities below or enter your own zip code above to get more information about US Cellular cell coverage near you:
City |
US Cellular Overall Coverage |
US Cellular 5G Coverage |
Square Mileage Covered (Any Technology) |
|---|---|---|---|
99.99% |
55.18% |
9,615.76 miles squared |
|
99.88% |
0.02% |
39,023.60 miles squared |
|
99.72% |
26.77% |
28,245.57 miles squared |
|
99.96% |
4.60% |
23,494.55 miles squared |
|
98.56% |
17.65% |
32,414.16 miles squared |
|
99.91% |
60.80% |
9,399.83 miles squared |
|
100.00% |
65.88% |
10,722.85 miles squared |
|
80.72% |
4.66% |
27,922.60 miles squared |
|
100.00% |
2.58% |
27,391.87 miles squared |
|
71.03% |
0.00% |
8,353.53 miles squared |
|
98.80% |
27.03% |
20,106.04 miles squared |
|
99.94% |
0.00% |
21,854.97 miles squared |
|
84.54% |
0.00% |
24,821.20 miles squared |
|
100.00% |
53.50% |
16,874.02 miles squared |
|
99.84% |
5.51% |
15,645.49 miles squared |
Zip |
US Cellular Overall Coverage |
US Cellular 5G Coverage |
Square Mileage Covered (Any Technology) |
|---|---|---|---|
99.83% |
17.18% |
35,678.90 miles squared |
|
99.95% |
0.00% |
57,474.32 miles squared |
|
100.00% |
0.00% |
12,129.96 miles squared |
|
100.00% |
50.23% |
2,476.59 miles squared |
|
100.00% |
0.00% |
6,977.99 miles squared |
|
100.00% |
88.93% |
566.09 miles squared |
|
100.00% |
0.00% |
2,246.21 miles squared |
|
100.00% |
0.00% |
6,024.52 miles squared |
|
100.00% |
0.00% |
2,170.05 miles squared |
|
100.00% |
1.27% |
7,733.23 miles squared |
|
100.00% |
0.11% |
17,671.22 miles squared |
|
98.78% |
3.81% |
11,884.31 miles squared |
|
77.91% |
0.00% |
2,541.20 miles squared |
|
100.00% |
0.00% |
2,924.15 miles squared |
|
100.00% |
55.52% |
1,333.48 miles squared |
Again, the best way to find out which carrier covers your area best is to enter your zip code or click the link. You can also view our guides to coverage for T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon to help decide between the three major mobile carriers you probably have access to in your area.