Below is the latest coverage information we could find for each National Carrier.
We also encourage you to check out the latest "Mobile Network Experience" report on OpenSignal.
We also list each carrier's Subsidiary Brands and show how many MVNOs each carrier has.
Subscriber counts may include all MVNO Subscribers for each carrier.
Note: Maps are low-res screenshots from carrier websites.
We encourage using the maps/coverage checkers for each carrier.
When it comes to RF signal, lower frequencies are better for range/distance and building penetration.
Higher frequencies may offer better speeds, but are more limited in range and ability to penetrate obstacles such as walls/windows.
Subsidiaries:
Network Reach: 325 Million (99% of Population) | Including: AK, HI, PR, VI
Number of Subscribers: 100.6 Million
Number of MVNO's: 39
Voice Technology:
UMTS(3G): 850 MHz (5) | 1900 MHz (2)
VoLTE (IMS)
Wi-Fi Calling (IMS/SIP)
Data Technology:
HSPA+(3G): 850 MHz (5) | 1900 MHz (2)
LTE/LTE-A/LTE-A Pro(4G): 700 MHz (12/17, 14, 29) | 850 MHz (5) | 1700/2100 MHz (4, 66) | 1900 MHz (2) | 2300 MHz (30) | 5200 MHz (46)
NR(5G): 850 MHz (n5) | 1900 MHz PCS (n2) | 3.7 GHz (n77) | 39 GHz (n260)
Subsidiaries:
Network Reach: Uses T-Mobile US as MVNO until own network is complete.
Number of Subscribers: 8.5 Million
Pending Voice Technology:
VoNR
Pending Data Technology:
NR: 600 MHz (n71) | 700 MHz (n29) | 850 MHz (n26) | 1.7/2.1 GHz (n66/n70) | 3.5 GHz (n48) | 3.7 GHz (n77) | 24 GHz (n258) | 28 GHz (n261) | 39 GHz (n260) | 47 GHz (n262)
Subsidiaries:
Network Reach: 326 Million (99% of Population)
Number of Subscribers: 108.7 Million
Number of MVNO's: 61
Voice Technology:
GSM(2G): 1900 MHz (2)
CdmaOne/CDMA2000 1xRTT, 1x Advanced(2G/3G): 850 MHz (10)* | 1900 MHz (1)*
UMTS(3G): 1700/2100 MHz (4) | 1900 MHz (2)
VoLTE(IMS)
Wi-Fi Calling(IMS/SIP)
Data Technology:
GPRS/EDGE(2G): 1900 MHz (2)
EV-DO Rev 0, Rev A/eHRPD(3G): 850 MHz (10)* | 1900 MHz (1)*
HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+(3G): 1700/2100 MHz (4) | 1900 MHz (2)
LTE/LTE-A/LTE-A Pro(4G): 600 MHz (71) | 700 MHz (12, 13) | 850 MHz (5, 26*) | 1700/2100 MHz (4, 66) | 1900 MHz (2, 25) | 2500 MHz (41) | 3500 MHz (48) | 5200 MHz (46)
NR(5G): 600 MHz (n71) | 2500 MHz (n41) | 3.7 GHz (n77) | 24 GHz (n258) | 28 GHz (n261) | 39 GHz (n260) | 47 GHz (n262)
* - Sprint tech that will be decommissioned.
Subsidiaries:
Network Reach: 327 Million (99% of Population) | Including: AK, HI
Number of Subscribers: 142.8 Million
Number of MVNO's: 42
Voice Technology:
VoLTE (IMS)
Wi-Fi calling (IMS/SIP)
Legacy:
CDMA2000/1xRTT(2G/3G): 850 MHz (0) | 1900 MHz (1)
Data Technology:
LTE/LTE-A/LTE-A Pro(4G): 700 MHz (13) | 850 MHz (5) | 1700/2100 MHz (4/66) | 1900 MHz (2) | 3.5 GHz (48) | 5.2 GHz (46)
5G NR(5G): 850 MHz (n5) | 1700 MHz (n66) | 1900 MHz (n2) | 3.7 GHz (n77) | 28 GHz (n261) | 39 GHz (n260)
Legacy:
EV-DO/eHRPD(2G/3G): 850 MHz (0) | 1900 MHz (1)
