In Placerville, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.4% of Placerville’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.82% of Placerville’s 34,070 residents. 5G reception covers up to 96.29% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Placerville providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Placerville, 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 Placerville
Coverage:
99.16% of Placerville
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 91.16% 4G: 90.07% 3G or 2G: 92.72%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Placerville
T-Mobile covers 99.16% 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 Placerville) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
91.16% |
85.89% |
4G |
90.07% |
75.99% |
2G or 3G |
92.72% |
81.34% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 91.16% 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 Placerville mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Placerville
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 91.16% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.14% of Placerville homes. 93.65% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Placerville
Coverage:
99.00% of Placerville
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 73.25% 4G: 96.63% 3G or 2G: 97.70%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Placerville
AT&T Wireless covers 99.00% 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 Placerville) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
73.25% |
52.09% |
4G |
96.63% |
89.85% |
2G or 3G |
97.70% |
92.01% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 73.25% 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 #3 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Placerville mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Placerville
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 73.25% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.66% of Placerville homes. 97.70% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Placerville
Coverage:
99.23% of Placerville
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 88.55% 4G: 94.27% 3G or 2G: 99.21%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Placerville
Verizon Wireless covers 99.23% 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 Placerville) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
88.55% |
76.64% |
4G |
94.27% |
86.81% |
2G or 3G |
99.21% |
96.46% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 88.55% 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 Placerville mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Placerville
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 88.55% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 96.77% of Placerville homes. 95.14% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Placerville homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Placerville land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Placerville Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Placerville, CA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Placerville ranks #2513 out of 3619 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in California.
Best Placerville Cell Provider Key
The central parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southeastern areas of Placerville where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Placerville, CA: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Placerville. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 91.16% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 99.23% of Placerville homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Placerville, CA
If the price of a Placerville mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Placerville 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 Placerville 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.
Placerville, CA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Placerville Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Placerville 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 Placerville covering 96.29% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.71% of the city. Overall, 99.82% of homes (34,070 people) and 99.4% of the land (121.4 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Placerville
Placerville 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Placerville cover 96.29% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 90.83% or 111.0 square miles of Placerville are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Placerville comes from T-Mobile with 91.16% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Placerville
Placerville 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 Placerville, 98.21% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.71% is covered by 4G HD voice service. T-Mobile has the best 4G network in Placerville with 99.14% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Placerville 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 Placerville houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless, with 99.23% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Placerville land is provided by T-Mobile at 97.37% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 91.16% in Placerville.
- The top estimated average speed in Placerville, estimated at 64.72, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Cities Near Placerville
If you live near Placerville 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 Placerville:
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