In Northgate, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Northgate’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Northgate’s 8,332 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.64% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Northgate providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Northgate, San Rafael, 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 Northgate
Coverage:
100.00% of Northgate
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 39.63% 4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Northgate
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 Northgate) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
39.63% |
42.40% |
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 39.63% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 60.37% 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 Northgate mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Northgate
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 39.63% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Northgate homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Northgate
Coverage:
100.00% of Northgate
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 99.05% 4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Northgate
Verizon Wireless 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 Northgate) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
99.05% |
99.13% |
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 99.05% 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 Northgate mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Northgate
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 99.05% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Northgate homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Northgate
Coverage:
100.00% of Northgate
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 95.57% 4G: 99.98% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Northgate
AT&T Wireless 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 Northgate) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
95.57% |
93.13% |
4G |
99.98% |
99.96% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 95.57% 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 Northgate mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Northgate
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 95.57% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Northgate 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 Northgate homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Northgate land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Northgate Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Northgate, San Rafael, CA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Northgate ranks #2 out of 21 neighborhoods for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in San Rafael.
Best Northgate Cell Provider Key
The western parts of the neighborhood feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northwestern areas of Northgate where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Northgate, San Rafael, CA: Verizon Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, Verizon Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Northgate. Verizon Wireless has 5G that covers 99.05% of the neighborhood. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Northgate homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Northgate, San Rafael, CA
If the price of a Northgate mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Northgate 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 Northgate 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.
Northgate, San Rafael, CA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Northgate Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Northgate 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 Northgate covering 99.64% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the neighborhood. Overall, 100.00% of homes (8,332 people) and 100.0% of the land (2.4 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Northgate
Northgate 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Northgate cover 99.64% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 99.49% or 2.4 square miles of Northgate are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Northgate comes from Verizon Wireless with 99.05% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Northgate
Northgate 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 Northgate, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, and AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Northgate with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Northgate 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 Northgate houses is best with service from T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, and AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Northgate land is provided by T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, and AT&T Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from Verizon Wireless reporting 99.05% in Northgate.
- The top estimated average speed in Northgate, estimated at 70.33, Mbps is available through Verizon Wireless.
Mobile Service Neighborhoods Near Northgate
If you live near Northgate 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 Northgate:
Neighborhoods close to Northgate
- Terra Linda, San Rafael, CA: worse coverage
- Marinwood, San Rafael, CA: worse coverage
- Lincoln, San Rafael, CA: better coverage
- Point Richmond, Richmond, CA: worse coverage
- Atchison Woods, Richmond, CA: better coverage
- Iron Triangle, Richmond, CA: better coverage
- Belding Woods, Richmond, CA: better coverage
- Fairmede-Hilltop, San Pablo, CA: better coverage
- Coronado, Richmond, CA: better coverage
- North and East, Richmond, CA: better coverage
Neighborhoods with similar populations to Northgate
- Chinatown, Manhattan, NY: better coverage
- Downtown St Petersburg, St. Petersburg, FL: better coverage
- Downtown, Baltimore, MD: better coverage
- Colonial Gardens, Chicago, IL: better coverage
- Chinatown, Philadelphia, PA: better coverage
- Cherry Hill, Brooklyn, MD: better coverage
- Central Carrollton, Carrollton, TX: better coverage
- Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA: better coverage
- Burnham Park, Milwaukee, WI: better coverage
- Bemiss, Spokane, WA: better coverage