In Columbia Heights, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Columbia Heights’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Columbia Heights’s 35,161 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 Columbia Heights providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC Top Cell Providers
Starter Phones Designed for Child Safety
Coverage:
T-Mobile Network
Data Speeds:
Same as T-Mobile below
Plans start at $29/mo.
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Built-in Parental Controls | Approved Contacts Only | Parent-Controlled Internet Access
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. Learn more about Mint vs. other carriers.
T-Mobile 5G available in Columbia Heights
Coverage:
100.00% of Columbia Heights
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 100.00% 4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Columbia Heights
T-Mobile covers 100.00% of homes in the neighborhood 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 Columbia Heights) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 100.00% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.00% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #1 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Columbia Heights mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Columbia Heights
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 100.00% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Columbia Heights homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Columbia Heights
Coverage:
100.00% of Columbia Heights
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 100.00% 4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Columbia Heights
Verizon Wireless covers 100.00% of homes in the neighborhood 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 Columbia Heights) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 100.00% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.00% of homes. 0.00% 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 Columbia Heights mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Columbia Heights
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 100.00% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Columbia Heights homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Columbia Heights
Coverage:
100.00% of Columbia Heights
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 100.00% 4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Columbia Heights
AT&T Wireless covers 100.00% of homes in the neighborhood 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 Columbia Heights) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 100.00% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.00% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #2 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Columbia Heights mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Columbia Heights
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 100.00% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Columbia Heights homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Columbia Heights homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Columbia Heights land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Columbia Heights Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Columbia Heights ranks #1 out of 43 neighborhoods for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Washington.

Best Columbia Heights Cell Provider Key
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC: T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, and AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, and AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Columbia Heights. T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, and AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 100.00% of the neighborhood. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Columbia Heights homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC
If the price of a Columbia Heights mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Columbia 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 Columbia Heights wireless plan will quickly rise if you add additional lines or features such as a hotspot or unlimited data.
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.
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.
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Columbia Heights Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Columbia 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 Columbia Heights covering 100.00% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the neighborhood. Overall, 100.00% of homes (35,161 people) and 100.0% of the land (0.8 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Columbia Heights

Columbia Heights 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Columbia Heights cover 100.00% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 100.00% or 0.8 square miles of Columbia Heights are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Columbia Heights comes from T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, and AT&T Wireless with 100.00% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Columbia Heights

Columbia 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 Columbia Heights, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, and AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Columbia Heights with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Columbia Heights for You
If you’re still struggling to choose a cell phone provider in the neighborhood, some of these facts may help you decide:
- Coverage to Columbia Heights houses is best with service from T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, and AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Columbia Heights land is provided by T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, and AT&T Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, and AT&T Wireless reporting 100.00% in Columbia Heights.
- The top estimated average speed in Columbia Heights, estimated at 71.00, Mbps is available through T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, and AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Neighborhoods Near Columbia Heights
If you live near Columbia Heights but aren’t technically in the neighborhood, 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 Columbia Heights:
Neighborhoods close to Columbia Heights
- Mount Pleasant, Washington, DC: equal coverage
- Adams Morgan, Washington, DC: equal coverage
- U Street Corridor, Washington, DC: equal coverage
- Petworth, Washington, DC: equal coverage
- Ledroit Park, Washington, DC: equal coverage
- Dupont Circle, Washington, DC: equal coverage
- Logan Circle, Washington, DC: equal coverage
- Woodley Park, Washington, DC: equal coverage
- Shaw, Washington, DC: equal coverage
- Catholic University-Brookland, Washington, DC: equal coverage
Neighborhoods with similar populations to Columbia Heights
- Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY: equal coverage
- Sycamore, Fort Worth, TX: equal coverage
- Desert View, Phoenix, AZ: equal coverage
- Seaport, Stockton, CA: equal coverage
- Scripps Ranch, San Diego, CA: worse coverage
- Roseland, Chicago, IL: equal coverage
- Highlands-Perkins, Baton Rouge, LA: equal coverage
- Throgs Neck-Edgewater Park, Bronx, NY: equal coverage
- Unionport, Bronx, NY: equal coverage
- Clinton, Manhattan, NY: equal coverage







