In the San Antonio area, you’ll select from 5 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.8% of the San Antonio area’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of San Antonio’s 2,558,143 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 San Antonio providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
San Antonio, TX 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 San Antonio area
Coverage:
100.00% of the San Antonio area
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 85.16% 4G: 99.92% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in the San Antonio area
AT&T Wireless 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 the San Antonio area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
85.16% |
59.10% |
4G |
99.92% |
95.56% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
99.41% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 85.16% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 14.76% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #2 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among San Antonio mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in the San Antonio area
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 85.16% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.99% of San Antonio homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in the San Antonio area
Coverage:
99.95% of the San Antonio area
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 69.34% 4G: 99.82% 3G or 2G: 99.83%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in the San Antonio area
Verizon Wireless covers 99.95% 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 San Antonio area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
69.34% |
18.25% |
4G |
99.82% |
88.21% |
2G or 3G |
99.83% |
87.64% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 69.34% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 30.48% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among San Antonio mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in the San Antonio area
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 69.34% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.95% of San Antonio homes. 99.56% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in the San Antonio area
Coverage:
99.86% of the San Antonio area
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 98.36% 4G: 97.39% 3G or 2G: 99.30%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in the San Antonio area
T-Mobile covers 99.86% 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 San Antonio area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
98.36% |
77.16% |
4G |
97.39% |
62.21% |
2G or 3G |
99.30% |
76.95% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 98.36% 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 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among San Antonio mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in the San Antonio area
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 98.36% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.72% of San Antonio homes. 99.60% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of the San Antonio area 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, TX. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, the San Antonio area ranks #2135 out of 5174 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Texas.
The central parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southeastern areas of the San Antonio area where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in San Antonio, TX: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in the San Antonio area. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 98.36% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of San Antonio homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in San Antonio, TX
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 the San Antonio 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 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.
Local Mobile Providers in San Antonio, TX
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in the San Antonio area, 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 the San Antonio area and the providers’ coverage areas.
Coverage:
87.66% of the San Antonio area
0.27% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 6.64% 3G or 2G: 87.66%
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West Central Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in the San Antonio area
West Central Wireless covers 87.66% 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 the San Antonio area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
6.64% |
40.85% |
2G or 3G |
87.66% |
86.67% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 6.64% of homes. 81.02% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank West Central Wireless as #4 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among San Antonio mobile providers.
West Central Wireless Voice Quality in the San Antonio area
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 6.64% of San Antonio homes. 87.66% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about Evolve Broadband in the San Antonio area
Evolve Broadband Data Speeds and Coverage in the San Antonio area
Evolve Broadband covers 1.24% 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 the San Antonio area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
1.24% |
1.58% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 1.24% of homes. We rank Evolve Broadband as #5 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among San Antonio mobile providers.
Evolve Broadband Voice Quality in the San Antonio area
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 1.24% of San Antonio homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
San Antonio, TX Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
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Your mobile coverage in the San Antonio 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 San Antonio area covering 99.51% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (2,558,143 people) and 99.8% of the land (7,294.9 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in San Antonio
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5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in the San Antonio area cover 99.51% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 87.21% or 6,377.8 square miles of the San Antonio area are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in San Antonio comes from T-Mobile with 98.36% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in San Antonio
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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 San Antonio area, 99.97% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in the San Antonio area with 99.99% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in the San Antonio 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 San Antonio houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all San Antonio land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 99.55% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 98.36% in the San Antonio area.
- The top estimated average speed in the San Antonio area, estimated at 69.45, 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 the San Antonio area:
Cities close to San Antonio
- Balcones Heights, TX: better coverage
- Castle Hills, TX: better coverage
- Olmos Park, TX: better coverage
- Leon Valley, TX: better coverage
- Alamo Heights, TX: better coverage
- Terrell Hills, TX: better coverage
- Shavano Park, TX: better coverage
- Hill Country Village, TX: better coverage
- Lackland AFB, TX: better coverage
- Kirby, TX: better coverage
Cities with similar populations to San Antonio
- El Cajon, CA: better coverage
- Edmond, OK: better coverage
- Easton, PA: better coverage
- Edison, NJ: better coverage
- Edinburg, TX: better coverage
- Eastvale, CA: better coverage
- Eau Claire, WI: worse coverage
- Cordova, TN: better coverage
- Clovis, CA: better coverage
- Cleveland, TN: better coverage