In Northwood, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Northwood’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Northwood’s 22,654 residents. 5G reception covers up to 100.00% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Northwood providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Northwood, Irvine, 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 Northwood
Coverage:
100.00% of Northwood
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 100.00% 4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Northwood
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 Northwood) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 100.00% 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 #1 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Northwood mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Northwood
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 100.00% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Northwood homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Northwood
Coverage:
100.00% of Northwood
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 100.00% 4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Northwood
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 Northwood) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 100.00% 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 #2 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Northwood mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Northwood
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 100.00% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Northwood homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Northwood
Coverage:
100.00% of Northwood
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 99.80% 4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Northwood
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 Northwood) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
99.80% |
99.80% |
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 99.80% 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 Northwood mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Northwood
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 99.80% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Northwood 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 Northwood homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Northwood land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Northwood Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Northwood, Irvine, CA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Northwood ranks #1 out of 26 neighborhoods for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Irvine.

Best Northwood Cell Provider Key
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Northwood, Irvine, CA: AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Northwood. AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless has 5G that covers 100.00% of the neighborhood. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Northwood homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Northwood, Irvine, CA
If the price of a Northwood mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Northwood 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 Northwood 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.
Northwood, Irvine, CA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Northwood Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Northwood 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 Northwood covering 100.00% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the neighborhood. Overall, 100.00% of homes (22,654 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 Northwood

Northwood 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Northwood cover 100.00% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 100.00% or 2.4 square miles of Northwood are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Northwood comes from AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless with 100.00% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Northwood

Northwood 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 Northwood, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless, Verizon Wireless, and T-Mobile has the best 4G network in Northwood with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Northwood 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 Northwood houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, Verizon Wireless, and T-Mobile, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Northwood land is provided by AT&T Wireless, Verizon Wireless, and T-Mobile at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless reporting 100.00% in Northwood.
- The top estimated average speed in Northwood, estimated at 71.00, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless.
Mobile Service Neighborhoods Near Northwood
If you live near Northwood 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 Northwood:
Neighborhoods close to Northwood
- Northwood Point, Irvine, CA: equal coverage
- El Camino Real, Irvine, CA: equal coverage
- Lower Peters Canyon, Irvine, CA: equal coverage
- Woodbury, Irvine, CA: equal coverage
- Walnut Village, Irvine, CA: equal coverage
- Spectrum, Irvine, CA: equal coverage
- Orchard Hills, Irvine, CA: worse coverage
- Portola Springs, Irvine, CA: equal coverage
- Woodbridge, Irvine, CA: equal coverage
- Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA: equal coverage
Neighborhoods with similar populations to Northwood
- Bear Creek, Stockton, CA: equal coverage
- Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA: worse coverage
- Brightwood, Washington, DC: equal coverage
- Campello, Brockton, MA: equal coverage
- Charles Village, Baltimore, MD: equal coverage
- Northwest Omaha, Omaha, NE: equal coverage
- Seminary Hill, Alexandria, VA: equal coverage
- San Luis Rey, Oceanside, CA: equal coverage
- Roseway, Portland, OR: equal coverage
- Rosedale, Bakersfield, CA: equal coverage







