In New York, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of New York’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of New York’s 1,271 residents. 5G reception covers up to 90.62% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the New York providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
New York, TX 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 New York
Coverage:
98.12% of New York
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 90.62% 4G: 58.68% 3G or 2G: 75.78%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in New York
T-Mobile covers 98.12% 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 New York) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
90.62% |
83.46% |
4G |
58.68% |
54.53% |
2G or 3G |
75.78% |
66.18% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 90.62% 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 T-Mobile as #1 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among New York mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in New York
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 90.62% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 95.88% of New York homes. 97.59% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in New York
Coverage:
100.00% of New York
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 3.60% 4G: 99.60% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in New York
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 New York) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
3.60% |
4.33% |
4G |
99.60% |
99.17% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 3.60% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 96.00% 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 New York mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in New York
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 3.60% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of New York homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in New York
Coverage:
100.00% of New York
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 1.14% 4G: 99.69% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in New York
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 New York) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
1.14% |
2.05% |
4G |
99.69% |
99.39% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 1.14% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 98.55% 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 New York mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in New York
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 1.14% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of New York homes. 99.87% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of New York homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as New York land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the New York Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in New York, TX. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, New York ranks #3734 out of 5174 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Texas.
Best New York Cell Provider Key
The southern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the western areas of New York where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in New York, TX: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in New York. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 90.62% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of New York homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in New York, TX
If the price of a New York mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in New York 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 York 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.
New York, TX Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
New York Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in New York 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 New York covering 90.62% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (1,271 people) and 100.0% of the land (42.3 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in New York
New York 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in New York cover 90.62% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 83.46% or 35.3 square miles of New York are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in New York comes from T-Mobile with 90.62% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in New York
New York 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 New York, 99.88% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in New York with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in New York 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 New York houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all New York land is provided by AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 90.62% in New York.
- The top estimated average speed in New York, estimated at 64.34, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Cities Near New York
If you live near New York 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 New York:
Cities close to New York
- Larue, TX: worse coverage
- Athens, TX: better coverage
- Moore Station, TX: worse coverage
- Poynor, TX: worse coverage
- Springfield, TX: worse coverage
- Baxter, TX: worse coverage
- Brownsboro, TX: worse coverage
- Fincastle, TX: worse coverage
- Crescent Heights, TX: worse coverage
- Coffee City, TX: better coverage
Cities with similar populations to New York
- Agua Dulce, TX: better coverage
- Brownstown, PA: better coverage
- Browns Crossing, GA: worse coverage
- Brinnon, WA: worse coverage
- Braymer, MO: worse coverage
- Blue Creek, OH: worse coverage
- Blanket, TX: better coverage
- Bingham Farms, MI: better coverage
- Bell City, LA: worse coverage
- Beechwood Village, KY: better coverage