In Foster City, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Foster City’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Foster City’s 185 residents. 5G reception covers up to 11.78% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Foster City providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Foster City, MI 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.
Coverage:
97.49% of Foster City
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 23.02% 3G or 2G: 97.49%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Foster City
AT&T Wireless covers 97.49% of homes in the city with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 4G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Foster City) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
23.02% |
30.39% |
2G or 3G |
97.49% |
98.81% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 23.02% of homes. 74.47% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Foster City mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Foster City
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 46.20% of Foster City homes. 97.49% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Foster City
Coverage:
91.51% of Foster City
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 11.78% 4G: 70.53% 3G or 2G: 6.17%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Foster City
T-Mobile covers 91.51% of homes in the city 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 Foster City) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
11.78% |
12.08% |
4G |
70.53% |
32.44% |
2G or 3G |
6.17% |
6.34% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 11.78% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 58.75% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Foster City mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Foster City
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 11.78% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 91.51% of Foster City homes. 6.49% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
99.94% of Foster City
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 84.17% 3G or 2G: 90.31%
More about Verizon Wireless in Foster City
Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Foster City
Verizon Wireless covers 99.94% of homes in the city with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 4G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Foster City) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
84.17% |
84.89% |
2G or 3G |
90.31% |
89.95% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 84.17% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #1 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Foster City mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Foster City
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.94% of Foster City homes. 74.83% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Foster City homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Foster City land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Foster City Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Foster City, MI. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Foster City ranks #2398 out of 2555 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Michigan.
Best Foster City Cell Provider Key
The northern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southern areas of Foster City where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Foster City, MI: Verizon Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, Verizon Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Foster City. Verizon Wireless has 5G that covers 11.78% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 99.94% of Foster City homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Foster City, MI
If the price of a Foster City mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Foster City 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 Foster City 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.
Local Mobile Providers in Foster City, MI
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Foster City, 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 Foster City and the providers’ coverage areas.
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Cellcom Data Speeds and Coverage in Foster City
Cellcom covers 12.08% of homes in the city with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 4G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Foster City) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
12.08% |
19.59% |
2G or 3G |
0.07% |
0.18% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 12.08% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Cellcom as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Foster City mobile providers.
Cellcom Voice Quality in Foster City
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 12.08% of Foster City homes. 0.07% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Foster City, MI Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Foster City Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Foster City may vary based on your provider and location. The map above shows the fastest mobile data speeds in and around the city. 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 Foster City covering 11.78% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (185 people) and 100.0% of the land (36.9 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Foster City
Foster City 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Foster City cover 11.78% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 12.08% or 4.5 square miles of Foster City are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Foster City comes from T-Mobile with 11.78% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Foster City
Foster City 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 Foster City, 91.92% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Foster City with 99.94% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Foster City for You
If you’re still struggling to choose a cell phone provider in the city, some of these facts may help you decide:
- Coverage to Foster City houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless, with 99.94% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Foster City land is provided by Verizon Wireless at 99.99% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 11.78% in Foster City.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless, covering 99.94% of Foster City.
- The top estimated average speed in Foster City, estimated at 33.67, Mbps is available through Verizon Wireless.
Mobile Service Cities Near Foster City
If you live near Foster City but aren’t technically in the city, 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 Foster City:
Cities close to Foster City
- Hylas, MI: worse coverage
- Hardwood, MI: worse coverage
- Felch, MI: better coverage
- Ralph, MI: worse coverage
- Metropolitan, MI: better coverage
- Perronville, MI: worse coverage
- Northland, MI: worse coverage
- Loretto, MI: better coverage
- Norway, MI: better coverage
- Waucedah, MI: worse coverage
Cities with similar populations to Foster City
- Roads, MO: better coverage
- Minter, TX: better coverage
- Minturn, SC: better coverage
- Red Beach, ME: worse coverage
- Red Row, TN: better coverage
- Redbird Smith, OK: better coverage
- Reece, KS: better coverage
- Requa, CA: better coverage
- Rexburg, VA: better coverage
- Richardson, WA: better coverage