Mobile Coverage & Cell Phone Plans in New Hampshire


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In New Hampshire, you’ll select from 5 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.3% of New Hampshire’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.99% of New Hampshire’s 1,377,529 residents. 5G reception covers up to 85.47% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the New Hampshire providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.

 

New Hampshire Top Cell Providers

Bark Kid Phones

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


Mint

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

T-Mobile 5G available in New Hampshire


Coverage:

97.55% of New Hampshire

97.12% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 77.28% 4G: 87.91% 3G or 2G: 88.35%


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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in New Hampshire

T-Mobile covers 97.55% of homes in the state 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 New Hampshire) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
77.28%
44.88%
4G
87.91%
48.87%
2G or 3G
88.35%
49.72%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 77.28% 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 #2 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among New Hampshire mobile providers.

T-Mobile Voice Quality in New Hampshire

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 77.28% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.30% of New Hampshire homes. 89.90% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless 5G available in New Hampshire


Coverage:

99.62% of New Hampshire

96.15% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 49.43% 4G: 97.51% 3G or 2G: 97.64%


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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in New Hampshire

Verizon Wireless covers 99.62% of homes in the state 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 New Hampshire) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
49.43%
11.35%
4G
97.51%
79.87%
2G or 3G
97.64%
81.31%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 49.43% 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 #4 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among New Hampshire mobile providers.

Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in New Hampshire

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 49.43% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.57% of New Hampshire homes. 95.40% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

AT&T Wireless

AT&T Wireless 5G available in New Hampshire


Coverage:

99.97% of New Hampshire

96.67% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 36.36% 4G: 98.41% 3G or 2G: 98.62%


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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in New Hampshire

AT&T Wireless covers 99.97% of homes in the state 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 New Hampshire) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
36.36%
12.04%
4G
98.41%
90.24%
2G or 3G
98.62%
84.75%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 36.36% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 62.05% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #1 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among New Hampshire mobile providers.

AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in New Hampshire

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 36.36% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.96% of New Hampshire homes. 98.62% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of New Hampshire homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as New Hampshire land area.

 

Fastest Cell Service Down to the New Hampshire Neighborhood

The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in New Hampshire. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, New Hampshire ranks #48 out of 52 states and territories for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in the United States.

Map of the fastest cell company in New Hampshire
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The southern parts of the state feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the western areas of New Hampshire where mobile data speeds are generally slower.

 

Best Coverage & Data Speeds in New Hampshire: AT&T Wireless

Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in New Hampshire. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 77.28% of the state. Cell service of any type reaches 99.97% of New Hampshire homes.

 

Cheap Options for Mobile Service in New Hampshire

If the price of a New Hampshire mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire wireless plan will quickly rise if you add additional lines or features such as a hotspot or unlimited data.

Mint

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.


Cricket Wireless

Coverage:

AT&T Network

Data Speeds:

Same as AT&T above

Plans start at $35/mo.

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Boost Mobile

Coverage:

T-Mobile Network

Data Speeds:

Same as T-Mobile above

Plans start at $35/mo.

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Coverage:

Verizon Network

Data Speeds:

Same as Verizon above

Plans start at $35/mo.

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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 New Hampshire

The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in New Hampshire, 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 New Hampshire and the providers’ coverage areas.

VTel Wireless


Coverage:

0.74% of New Hampshire

0.17% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 0.74%


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VTel Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in New Hampshire

VTel Wireless covers 0.74% of homes in the state 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 New Hampshire) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
0.74%
0.93%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.74% of homes. We rank VTel Wireless as #5 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among New Hampshire mobile providers.

VTel Wireless Voice Quality in New Hampshire

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.74% of New Hampshire homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

US Cellular

US Cellular 5G available in New Hampshire


Coverage:

95.04% of New Hampshire

10.17% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 3.75% 4G: 73.87% 3G or 2G: 92.13%


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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in New Hampshire

US Cellular covers 95.04% of homes in the state 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 New Hampshire) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
3.75%
1.81%
4G
73.87%
34.70%
2G or 3G
92.13%
65.60%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 3.75% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 73.87% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank US Cellular as #3 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among New Hampshire mobile providers.

US Cellular Voice Quality in New Hampshire

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 3.75% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 91.09% of New Hampshire homes. 94.33% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

 

New Hampshire Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Map of fastest mobile speeds in New Hampshire
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Your mobile coverage in New Hampshire may vary based on your provider and location. The map above shows the fastest mobile data speeds in and around the state. 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 New Hampshire covering 85.47% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.98% of the state. Overall, 99.99% of homes (1,377,524 people) and 99.3% of the land (8,894.7 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.

 

5G Coverage Map and Availability in New Hampshire

Map of 5G mobile cell service in New Hampshire
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5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in New Hampshire cover 85.47% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 46.69% or 4,180.5 square miles of New Hampshire are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in New Hampshire comes from T-Mobile with 77.28% coverage.

 

4G Coverage Map and Availability in New Hampshire

Map of 4G mobile cell service in New Hampshire
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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 New Hampshire, 99.54% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.98% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in New Hampshire with 99.96% coverage.

Selecting the Best Cell Provider in New Hampshire for You

If you’re still struggling to choose a cell phone provider in the state, some of these facts may help you decide:

  • Coverage to New Hampshire houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.97% of homes covered.
  • The best coverage across all New Hampshire land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 99.27% of land area covered.
  • The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 77.28% in New Hampshire.
  • The best 4G coverage is obtainable with AT&T Wireless, covering 99.96% of New Hampshire.
  • The top estimated average speed in New Hampshire, estimated at 50.64, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.

 

Mobile Service States Near New Hampshire

If you live near New Hampshire but aren’t technically in the state, 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 New Hampshire:

States close to New Hampshire

States with similar populations to New Hampshire