In Rio Grande, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Rio Grande’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Rio Grande’s 48,342 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.88% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Rio Grande providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Rio Grande, PR 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 Rio Grande
Coverage:
100.00% of Rio Grande
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 99.87% 4G: 99.77% 3G or 2G: 99.99%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Rio Grande
T-Mobile 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 Rio Grande) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
99.87% |
99.82% |
4G |
99.77% |
98.91% |
2G or 3G |
99.99% |
98.61% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 99.87% 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 Rio Grande mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Rio Grande
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 99.87% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.87% of Rio Grande homes. 99.99% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Rio Grande homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Rio Grande land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Rio Grande Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Rio Grande, PR. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Rio Grande ranks #125 out of 341 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Puerto Rico.
Best Rio Grande Cell Provider Key
The western parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northern areas of Rio Grande where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Rio Grande, PR: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Rio Grande. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 99.87% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Rio Grande homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Rio Grande, PR
If the price of a Rio Grande mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande 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.
Local Mobile Providers in Rio Grande, PR
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Rio Grande, 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 Rio Grande and the providers’ coverage areas.
Liberty PR 5G available in Rio Grande
Coverage:
99.69% of Rio Grande
0.96% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 99.58% 4G: 99.69% 3G or 2G: 99.68%
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Liberty PR Data Speeds and Coverage in Rio Grande
Liberty PR covers 99.69% 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 Rio Grande) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
99.58% |
97.16% |
4G |
99.69% |
97.69% |
2G or 3G |
99.68% |
97.52% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 99.58% 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 Liberty PR as #2 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Rio Grande mobile providers.
Liberty PR Voice Quality in Rio Grande
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 99.58% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.69% of Rio Grande homes. 99.68% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
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Claro Data Speeds and Coverage in Rio Grande
Claro covers 99.92% of homes in the city 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 Rio Grande) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.84% |
97.22% |
2G or 3G |
99.64% |
83.31% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.84% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Claro as #3 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Rio Grande mobile providers.
Claro Voice Quality in Rio Grande
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.84% of Rio Grande homes. 99.64% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Rio Grande, PR Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Rio Grande Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande covering 99.88% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.91% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (48,342 people) and 100.0% of the land (33.7 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Rio Grande
Rio Grande 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Rio Grande cover 99.88% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 99.83% or 33.6 square miles of Rio Grande are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Rio Grande comes from T-Mobile with 99.87% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Rio Grande
Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande, 99.90% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.91% is covered by 4G HD voice service. T-Mobile has the best 4G network in Rio Grande with 99.87% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande houses is best with service from T-Mobile, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Rio Grande land is provided by T-Mobile at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 99.87% in Rio Grande.
- The top estimated average speed in Rio Grande, estimated at 70.91, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Cities Near Rio Grande
If you live near Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande:
Cities close to Rio Grande
- Loiza, PR: worse coverage
- Canovanas, PR: worse coverage
- Palmer, PR: better coverage
- Luquillo, PR: worse coverage
- Carolina, PR: worse coverage
- Trujillo Alto, PR: better coverage
- Duque, PR: worse coverage
- St. Just, PR: better coverage
- Juncos, PR: worse coverage
- Gurabo, PR: better coverage
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- Cuyahoga Falls, OH: better coverage
- Coatesville, PA: worse coverage
- Chesterfield, MO: worse coverage
- Chester, VA: worse coverage
- Brighton, MA: better coverage
- Brea, CA: better coverage
- Carlisle, PA: better coverage
- Benton, AR: better coverage
- Rancho Santa Margarita, CA: better coverage