In Lakewood, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Lakewood’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Lakewood’s 81,995 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 Lakewood providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Lakewood, CA 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.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Lakewood
Coverage:
100.00% of Lakewood
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 89.67% 4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Lakewood
Verizon Wireless covers 100.00% 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 Lakewood) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
89.67% |
90.49% |
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 89.67% 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 Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Lakewood mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Lakewood
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 89.67% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Lakewood homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Lakewood
Coverage:
100.00% of Lakewood
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 Lakewood
AT&T Wireless covers 100.00% 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 Lakewood) 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 Lakewood mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Lakewood
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 Lakewood homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Lakewood
Coverage:
100.00% of Lakewood
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 Lakewood
T-Mobile covers 100.00% 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 Lakewood) 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 Lakewood mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Lakewood
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 Lakewood 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 Lakewood homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Lakewood land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Lakewood Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Lakewood, CA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Lakewood ranks #1 out of 3619 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in California.
Best Lakewood Cell Provider Key
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Lakewood, CA: AT&T Wireless and T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless and T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Lakewood. AT&T Wireless and T-Mobile has 5G that covers 100.00% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Lakewood homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Lakewood, CA
If the price of a Lakewood mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Lakewood 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 Lakewood 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.
Lakewood, CA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Lakewood Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Lakewood 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 Lakewood covering 100.00% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (81,995 people) and 100.0% of the land (9.4 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Lakewood
Lakewood 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Lakewood cover 100.00% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 100.00% or 9.4 square miles of Lakewood are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Lakewood comes from AT&T Wireless and T-Mobile with 100.00% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Lakewood
Lakewood 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 Lakewood, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless, AT&T Wireless, and T-Mobile has the best 4G network in Lakewood with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Lakewood 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 Lakewood houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless, AT&T Wireless, and T-Mobile, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Lakewood land is provided by Verizon Wireless, AT&T Wireless, and T-Mobile at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless and T-Mobile reporting 100.00% in Lakewood.
- The top estimated average speed in Lakewood, estimated at 71.00, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless and T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Cities Near Lakewood
If you live near Lakewood 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 Lakewood:
Cities close to Lakewood
- Artesia, CA: equal coverage
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- Long Beach, CA: worse coverage
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- La Palma, CA: equal coverage
- Signal Hill, CA: equal coverage
- Norwalk, CA: equal coverage
- Los Alamitos, CA: equal coverage
Cities with similar populations to Lakewood
- Hoover, AL: equal coverage
- Hillsboro, OR: worse coverage
- Hollywood, FL: worse coverage
- High Point, NC: worse coverage
- Holland, MI: worse coverage
- Huntington Park, CA: equal coverage
- Homestead, FL: worse coverage
- Hesperia, CA: equal coverage
- Hialeah, FL: equal coverage
- Hendersonville, TN: worse coverage