In Gloucester, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.5% of Gloucester’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.74% of Gloucester’s 29,729 residents. 5G reception covers up to 90.55% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Gloucester providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Gloucester, MA 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.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Gloucester
Coverage:
99.35% of Gloucester
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 82.89% 4G: 97.63% 3G or 2G: 99.35%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Gloucester
AT&T Wireless covers 99.35% 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 Gloucester) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
82.89% |
58.92% |
4G |
97.63% |
92.63% |
2G or 3G |
99.35% |
98.85% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 82.89% 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 #1 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Gloucester mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Gloucester
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 82.89% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.35% of Gloucester homes. 99.35% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Gloucester
Coverage:
99.22% of Gloucester
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 59.29% 4G: 98.34% 3G or 2G: 99.22%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Gloucester
Verizon Wireless covers 99.22% 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 Gloucester) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
59.29% |
24.54% |
4G |
98.34% |
96.56% |
2G or 3G |
99.22% |
98.72% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 59.29% 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 Gloucester mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Gloucester
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 59.29% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.22% of Gloucester homes. 96.34% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Gloucester
Coverage:
99.74% of Gloucester
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 16.68% 4G: 95.51% 3G or 2G: 97.74%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Gloucester
T-Mobile covers 99.74% 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 Gloucester) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
16.68% |
37.16% |
4G |
95.51% |
90.75% |
2G or 3G |
97.74% |
93.01% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 16.68% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 78.83% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #2 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Gloucester mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Gloucester
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 16.68% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.45% of Gloucester homes. 99.24% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Gloucester homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Gloucester land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Gloucester Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Gloucester, MA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Gloucester ranks #922 out of 1148 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Massachusetts.
Best Gloucester Cell Provider Key
The central parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northwestern areas of Gloucester where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Gloucester, MA: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Gloucester. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 82.89% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 99.74% of Gloucester homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Gloucester, MA
If the price of a Gloucester mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Gloucester 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 Gloucester 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.
Gloucester, MA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Gloucester Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Gloucester 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 Gloucester covering 90.55% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.45% of the city. Overall, 99.74% of homes (29,729 people) and 99.5% of the land (26.1 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Gloucester
Gloucester 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Gloucester cover 90.55% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 77.18% or 20.2 square miles of Gloucester are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Gloucester comes from AT&T Wireless with 82.89% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Gloucester
Gloucester 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 Gloucester, 99.24% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.45% is covered by 4G HD voice service. T-Mobile has the best 4G network in Gloucester with 99.45% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Gloucester 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 Gloucester houses is best with service from T-Mobile, with 99.74% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Gloucester land is provided by T-Mobile at 99.52% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 82.89% in Gloucester.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with T-Mobile, covering 99.45% of Gloucester.
- The top estimated average speed in Gloucester, estimated at 58.85, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Cities Near Gloucester
If you live near Gloucester 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 Gloucester:
Cities close to Gloucester
- Rockport, MA: better coverage
- South Essex, MA: worse coverage
- Manchester, MA: better coverage
- Essex, MA: worse coverage
- Little Neck, MA: better coverage
- Manchester-By-The-Sea, MA: worse coverage
- South Hamilton, MA: better coverage
- Ipswich, MA: better coverage
- Wenham, MA: better coverage
- Beverly, MA: better coverage
Cities with similar populations to Gloucester
- Webster, TX: better coverage
- Corbin, KY: better coverage
- Dade City, FL: better coverage
- Davison, MI: better coverage
- Deer Park, NY: better coverage
- Derby, KS: better coverage
- Edwardsville, IL: better coverage
- Forest Grove, OR: better coverage
- Fridley, MN: better coverage
- Gainesville, VA: better coverage