In Francisco, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 97.8% of Francisco’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 98.30% of Francisco’s 150 residents. 5G reception covers up to 80.67% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Francisco providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Francisco, NC 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:
60.90% of Francisco
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 19.16% 3G or 2G: 17.52%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Francisco
AT&T Wireless covers 60.90% 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 Francisco) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
19.16% |
19.40% |
2G or 3G |
17.52% |
14.43% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 19.16% of homes. 0.00% 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 Francisco mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Francisco
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 60.90% of Francisco homes. 17.52% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Francisco
Coverage:
90.38% of Francisco
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 80.67% 4G: 35.90% 3G or 2G: 17.87%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Francisco
T-Mobile covers 90.38% 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 Francisco) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
80.67% |
79.50% |
4G |
35.90% |
35.20% |
2G or 3G |
17.87% |
16.37% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 80.67% 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 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Francisco mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Francisco
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 80.67% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 90.38% of Francisco homes. 17.87% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Francisco
Coverage:
98.30% of Francisco
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 61.65% 4G: 69.43% 3G or 2G: 93.19%
More about Verizon Wireless in Francisco
Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Francisco
Verizon Wireless covers 98.30% 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 Francisco) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
61.65% |
59.23% |
4G |
69.43% |
67.20% |
2G or 3G |
93.19% |
91.24% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 61.65% 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 #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Francisco mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Francisco
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 61.65% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.27% of Francisco homes. 73.42% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Francisco homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Francisco land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Francisco Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Francisco, NC. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Francisco ranks #1940 out of 2352 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in North Carolina.
Best Francisco Cell Provider Key
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Francisco, NC: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Francisco. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 80.67% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 98.30% of Francisco homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Francisco, NC
If the price of a Francisco mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco, NC
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Francisco, 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 Francisco and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about Carolina West Wireless in Francisco
Carolina West Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Francisco
Carolina West Wireless covers 0.44% 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 Francisco) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
0.22% |
0.27% |
2G or 3G |
0.26% |
0.21% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.22% of homes. 0.04% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Carolina West Wireless as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Francisco mobile providers.
Carolina West Wireless Voice Quality in Francisco
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.22% of Francisco homes. 0.26% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Francisco, NC Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Francisco Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Francisco 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 Francisco covering 80.67% of homes in the area while 4G covers 98.27% of the city. Overall, 98.30% of homes (150 people) and 97.8% of the land (6.2 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Francisco
Francisco 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Francisco cover 80.67% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 79.50% or 5.1 square miles of Francisco are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Francisco comes from T-Mobile with 80.67% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Francisco
Francisco 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 Francisco, 69.63% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 98.27% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Francisco with 98.27% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Francisco 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 Francisco houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless, with 98.30% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Francisco land is provided by Verizon Wireless at 97.81% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 80.67% in Francisco.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless, covering 98.27% of Francisco.
- The top estimated average speed in Francisco, estimated at 57.28, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Cities Near Francisco
If you live near Francisco 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 Francisco:
Cities close to Francisco
- Westfield, NC: better coverage
- Claudville, VA: better coverage
- Carters Mills, VA: worse coverage
- Danbury, NC: better coverage
- Pilot Mountain, NC: better coverage
- Kibler, VA: worse coverage
- Stuart, VA: better coverage
- Hartman, NC: better coverage
- Ash Hill, NC: better coverage
- Ararat, VA: better coverage
Cities with similar populations to Francisco
- Lloyds, MD: worse coverage
- Waterburg, NY: better coverage
- Likely, CA: better coverage
- Lillis, KS: better coverage
- Wasta, SD: better coverage
- Washington Corner, VA: better coverage
- Lincklaen, NY: worse coverage
- Lincoln Beach, OR: worse coverage
- Lipps, VA: worse coverage
- Litchfield Plains, ME: better coverage