In Mesa, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Mesa’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Mesa’s 9,632 residents. 5G reception covers up to 98.91% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Mesa providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Mesa, Santa Barbara, 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.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Mesa
Coverage:
99.39% of Mesa
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 90.59% 4G: 99.39% 3G or 2G: 99.39%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Mesa
AT&T Wireless covers 99.39% of homes in the neighborhood 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 Mesa) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
90.59% |
88.81% |
4G |
99.39% |
98.00% |
2G or 3G |
99.39% |
98.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 90.59% 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 Mesa mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Mesa
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 90.59% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.39% of Mesa homes. 99.39% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Mesa
Coverage:
100.00% of Mesa
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 78.34% 4G: 86.61% 3G or 2G: 99.77%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Mesa
T-Mobile covers 100.00% of homes in the neighborhood 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 Mesa) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
78.34% |
82.16% |
4G |
86.61% |
83.82% |
2G or 3G |
99.77% |
99.51% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 78.34% 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 #3 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Mesa mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Mesa
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 78.34% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.39% of Mesa homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Mesa
Coverage:
99.21% of Mesa
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 94.62% 4G: 99.21% 3G or 2G: 99.21%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Mesa
Verizon Wireless covers 99.21% of homes in the neighborhood 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 Mesa) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
94.62% |
90.86% |
4G |
99.21% |
96.81% |
2G or 3G |
99.21% |
96.81% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 94.62% 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 #1 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Mesa mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Mesa
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 94.62% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.21% of Mesa homes. 99.21% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Mesa homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Mesa land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Mesa Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Mesa ranks #6 out of 16 neighborhoods for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Santa Barbara.
Best Mesa Cell Provider Key
The northwestern parts of the neighborhood feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southern areas of Mesa where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA: Verizon Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, Verizon Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Mesa. Verizon Wireless has 5G that covers 94.62% of the neighborhood. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Mesa homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA
If the price of a Mesa mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Mesa 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 Mesa 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.
Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Mesa Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Mesa may vary based on your provider and location. The map above shows the fastest mobile data speeds in and around the neighborhood. 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 Mesa covering 98.91% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.39% of the neighborhood. Overall, 100.00% of homes (9,632 people) and 100.0% of the land (2.1 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Mesa
Mesa 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Mesa cover 98.91% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 97.57% or 2.0 square miles of Mesa are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Mesa comes from Verizon Wireless with 94.62% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Mesa
Mesa 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 Mesa, 99.39% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.39% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless and T-Mobile has the best 4G network in Mesa with 99.39% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Mesa for You
If you’re still struggling to choose a cell phone provider in the neighborhood, some of these facts may help you decide:
- Coverage to Mesa houses is best with service from T-Mobile, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Mesa land is provided by T-Mobile at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from Verizon Wireless reporting 94.62% in Mesa.
- The top estimated average speed in Mesa, estimated at 67.18, Mbps is available through Verizon Wireless.
Mobile Service Neighborhoods Near Mesa
If you live near Mesa but aren’t technically in the neighborhood, 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 Mesa:
Neighborhoods close to Mesa
- Westside-Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA: better coverage
- Waterfront, Santa Barbara, CA: better coverage
- Las Positas, Santa Barbara, CA: worse coverage
- Lower East, Santa Barbara, CA: better coverage
- Eastside Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA: better coverage
- Upper State, Santa Barbara, CA: worse coverage
- Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA: better coverage
- Sea View Estates, Oxnard, CA: better coverage
- Via Marina, Oxnard, CA: better coverage
- Sierra Linda, Oxnard, CA: better coverage
Neighborhoods with similar populations to Mesa
- Guajome, Oceanside, CA: better coverage
- Carmel Mountain, San Diego, CA: better coverage
- Downtown High Point, High Point, NC: better coverage
- East San Gabriel, San Gabriel, CA: better coverage
- Fairway Park, Hayward, CA: better coverage
- Franklin To The Fort, Missoula, MT: better coverage
- Argay, Portland, OR: better coverage
- Kamuela, Waimea, HI: worse coverage
- North Broadway, Escondido, CA: better coverage
- Northwest, Manchester, NH: better coverage