In the Sacramento area, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 86.7% of the Sacramento area’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.97% of Sacramento’s 2,397,382 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.51% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Sacramento providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Sacramento, 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 the Sacramento area
Coverage:
99.91% of the Sacramento area
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 97.00% 4G: 99.57% 3G or 2G: 99.84%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in the Sacramento area
AT&T Wireless covers 99.91% 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 the Sacramento area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
97.00% |
53.55% |
4G |
99.57% |
71.82% |
2G or 3G |
99.84% |
82.87% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 97.00% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 2.57% 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 Sacramento mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in the Sacramento area
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 97.00% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.69% of Sacramento homes. 99.84% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in the Sacramento area
Coverage:
99.89% of the Sacramento area
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 92.58% 4G: 99.57% 3G or 2G: 99.81%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in the Sacramento area
Verizon Wireless covers 99.89% 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 the Sacramento area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
92.58% |
52.93% |
4G |
99.57% |
72.16% |
2G or 3G |
99.81% |
79.02% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 92.58% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 6.99% 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 Sacramento mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in the Sacramento area
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 92.58% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.73% of Sacramento homes. 99.42% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in the Sacramento area
Coverage:
99.88% of the Sacramento area
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 96.13% 4G: 98.58% 3G or 2G: 99.33%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in the Sacramento area
T-Mobile covers 99.88% 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 the Sacramento area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
96.13% |
65.28% |
4G |
98.58% |
61.45% |
2G or 3G |
99.33% |
71.08% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 96.13% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 2.45% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #2 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Sacramento mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in the Sacramento area
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 96.13% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.82% of Sacramento homes. 99.50% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of the Sacramento area homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Sacramento land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Sacramento Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Sacramento, CA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, the Sacramento area ranks #1979 out of 3619 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in California.
Best Sacramento Cell Provider Key
The southern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northeastern areas of the Sacramento area where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Sacramento, CA: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in the Sacramento area. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 97.00% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 99.91% of Sacramento homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Sacramento, CA
If the price of a Sacramento mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in the Sacramento area 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 Sacramento 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.
Sacramento, CA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Sacramento Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in the Sacramento area 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 the Sacramento area covering 99.51% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.95% of the city. Overall, 99.97% of homes (2,397,382 people) and 86.7% of the land (4,415.3 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Sacramento
Sacramento 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in the Sacramento area cover 99.51% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 70.88% or 3,611.3 square miles of the Sacramento area are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Sacramento comes from AT&T Wireless with 97.00% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Sacramento
Sacramento 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 the Sacramento area, 99.80% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.95% is covered by 4G HD voice service. T-Mobile has the best 4G network in the Sacramento area with 99.82% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in the Sacramento area 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 Sacramento houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.91% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Sacramento land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 83.63% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 97.00% in the Sacramento area.
- The top estimated average speed in the Sacramento area, estimated at 69.90, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Cities Near Sacramento
If you live near Sacramento 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 the Sacramento area:
Cities close to Sacramento
- West Sacramento, CA: better coverage
- Lemon Hill, CA: better coverage
- Parkway, CA: better coverage
- Arden-Arcade, CA: better coverage
- La Riviera, CA: better coverage
- Rosemont, CA: better coverage
- Florin, CA: better coverage
- McClellan Park, CA: better coverage
- Rio Linda, CA: better coverage
- Carmichael, CA: better coverage
Cities with similar populations to Sacramento
- Fullerton, CA: better coverage
- Gaithersburg, MD: better coverage
- Gastonia, NC: better coverage
- Fort Wayne, IN: better coverage
- Gary, IN: better coverage
- Fort Worth, TX: better coverage
- Concord, NC: better coverage
- Dale City, VA: better coverage
- Corvallis, OR: better coverage
- Conway, AR: better coverage