In San Antonio, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.1% of San Antonio’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of San Antonio’s 202 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.49% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the San Antonio providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
San Antonio, NM 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.
Coverage:
100.00% of San Antonio
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in San Antonio
Verizon Wireless covers 100.00% 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 San Antonio) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
100.00% |
96.26% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
98.53% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 100.00% 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 San Antonio mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in San Antonio
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of San Antonio homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
99.98% of San Antonio
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 94.75% 3G or 2G: 99.88%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in San Antonio
AT&T Wireless covers 99.98% 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 San Antonio) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
94.75% |
44.70% |
2G or 3G |
99.88% |
74.27% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 94.75% 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 San Antonio mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in San Antonio
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.98% of San Antonio homes. 99.88% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in San Antonio
Coverage:
100.00% of San Antonio
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 99.98% 4G: 99.11% 3G or 2G: 95.66%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in San Antonio
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 San Antonio) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
99.98% |
39.19% |
4G |
99.11% |
54.14% |
2G or 3G |
95.66% |
73.35% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 99.98% 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 San Antonio mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in San Antonio
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 99.98% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of San Antonio homes. 99.15% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of San Antonio homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as San Antonio land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the San Antonio Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in San Antonio, NM. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, San Antonio ranks #356 out of 990 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in New Mexico.
Best San Antonio Cell Provider Key
The northwestern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southwestern areas of San Antonio where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in San Antonio, NM: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in San Antonio. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 99.98% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of San Antonio homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in San Antonio, NM
If the price of a San Antonio mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in San Antonio 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 San Antonio 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.
San Antonio, NM Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
San Antonio Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in San Antonio 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 San Antonio covering 99.49% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (202 people) and 99.1% of the land (1,097.4 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in San Antonio
San Antonio 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in San Antonio cover 99.49% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 37.81% or 418.6 square miles of San Antonio are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in San Antonio comes from T-Mobile with 99.98% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in San Antonio
San Antonio 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 San Antonio, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile has the best 4G network in San Antonio with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in San Antonio 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 San Antonio houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all San Antonio land is provided by Verizon Wireless at 98.57% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 99.98% in San Antonio.
- The top estimated average speed in San Antonio, estimated at 70.99, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Cities Near San Antonio
If you live near San Antonio 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 San Antonio:
Cities close to San Antonio
- San Antonito, NM: better coverage
- Luis Lopez, NM: worse coverage
- Bingham, NM: worse coverage
- White Oaks, NM: worse coverage
- Aragon, NM: worse coverage
- Cruzville, NM: worse coverage
- Reserve, NM: worse coverage
- San Francisco Plaza, NM: worse coverage
- Luna, NM: worse coverage
- Alpine, AZ: worse coverage
Cities with similar populations to San Antonio
- Speed, IN: better coverage
- Hamill, SD: worse coverage
- Hammond, TX: worse coverage
- Hanksville, UT: worse coverage
- Hanna, UT: worse coverage
- Harleston, MS: worse coverage
- Headlee, IN: worse coverage
- Spangler, PA: better coverage
- Sparks, NE: worse coverage
- Halfway, NY: worse coverage