In the Los Angeles area, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 98.0% of the Los Angeles area’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Los Angeles’s 13,200,998 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.87% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Los Angeles providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Los Angeles, 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.
T-Mobile 5G available in the Los Angeles area
Coverage:
99.98% of the Los Angeles area
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 99.04% 4G: 99.69% 3G or 2G: 99.91%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in the Los Angeles area
T-Mobile covers 99.98% 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 the Los Angeles area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
99.04% |
82.82% |
4G |
99.69% |
79.23% |
2G or 3G |
99.91% |
85.08% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 99.04% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.65% 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 Los Angeles mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in the Los Angeles area
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 99.04% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.96% of Los Angeles homes. 99.93% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in the Los Angeles area
Coverage:
99.98% of the Los Angeles area
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 98.65% 4G: 99.93% 3G or 2G: 99.98%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in the Los Angeles area
AT&T Wireless covers 99.98% 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 the Los Angeles area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
98.65% |
73.84% |
4G |
99.93% |
91.43% |
2G or 3G |
99.98% |
97.05% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 98.65% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 1.28% 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 Los Angeles mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in the Los Angeles area
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 98.65% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.96% of Los Angeles homes. 99.98% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in the Los Angeles area
Coverage:
99.97% of the Los Angeles area
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 91.85% 4G: 99.86% 3G or 2G: 99.92%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in the Los Angeles area
Verizon Wireless covers 99.97% 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 the Los Angeles area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
91.85% |
76.39% |
4G |
99.86% |
85.59% |
2G or 3G |
99.92% |
88.95% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 91.85% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 8.01% 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 Los Angeles mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in the Los Angeles area
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 91.85% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.91% of Los Angeles homes. 99.90% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of the Los Angeles area homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Los Angeles land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Los Angeles Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Los Angeles, CA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, the Los Angeles area ranks #1687 out of 3619 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in California.
The central parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southwestern areas of the Los Angeles area where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Los Angeles, CA: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in the Los Angeles area. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 99.04% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 99.98% of Los Angeles homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Los Angeles, CA
If the price of a Los Angeles mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in the Los Angeles area 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 Los Angeles 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.
Los Angeles, CA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
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Your mobile coverage in the Los Angeles area 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 the Los Angeles area covering 99.87% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.98% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (13,200,987 people) and 98.0% of the land (4,752.7 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Los Angeles
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5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in the Los Angeles area cover 99.87% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 87.60% or 4,250.5 square miles of the Los Angeles area are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Los Angeles comes from T-Mobile with 99.04% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Los Angeles
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4G/LTE networks have become one of the nation’s most common mobile coverage types for data, and in some locations, voice calls. In the Los Angeles area, 99.97% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.98% is covered by 4G HD voice service. T-Mobile and AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in the Los Angeles area with 99.96% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in the Los Angeles area 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 Los Angeles houses is best with service from T-Mobile and AT&T Wireless, with 99.98% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Los Angeles land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 97.78% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 99.04% in the Los Angeles area.
- The top estimated average speed in the Los Angeles area, estimated at 70.55, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Cities Near Los Angeles
If you live near Los Angeles 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 the Los Angeles area:
Cities close to Los Angeles
- View Park-Windsor Hills, CA: better coverage
- West Hollywood, CA: better coverage
- Ladera Heights, CA: better coverage
- Florence-Graham, CA: better coverage
- Beverly Hills, CA: worse coverage
- Culver City, CA: better coverage
- Inglewood, CA: better coverage
- Huntington Park, CA: better coverage
- Westmont, CA: better coverage
- Vernon, CA: better coverage
Cities with similar populations to Los Angeles
- Sugar Land, TX: better coverage
- St. Peters, MO: better coverage
- Spring Hill, FL: better coverage
- Sumter, SC: better coverage
- St. Petersburg, FL: worse coverage
- Statesville, NC: worse coverage
- St. Paul, MN: better coverage
- St. Joseph, MO: worse coverage
- Sterling Heights, MI: better coverage
- St. George, UT: better coverage