In San Diego, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of San Diego’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of San Diego’s 6,235 residents. 5G reception covers up to 98.35% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the San Diego providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
San Diego, 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.
T-Mobile 5G available in San Diego
Coverage:
99.68% of San Diego
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 98.33% 4G: 96.36% 3G or 2G: 98.83%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in San Diego
T-Mobile covers 99.68% 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 Diego) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
98.33% |
81.62% |
4G |
96.36% |
55.02% |
2G or 3G |
98.83% |
75.81% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 98.33% 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 Diego mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in San Diego
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 98.33% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.22% of San Diego homes. 99.24% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in San Diego
Coverage:
100.00% of San Diego
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 94.30% 4G: 99.96% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in San Diego
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 San Diego) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
94.30% |
23.11% |
4G |
99.96% |
95.23% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 94.30% 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 #2 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among San Diego mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in San Diego
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 94.30% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.99% of San Diego homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
100.00% of San Diego
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 99.99% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in San Diego
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 Diego) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.99% |
97.64% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
99.86% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.99% 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 San Diego mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in San Diego
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of San Diego homes. 99.98% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of San Diego homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as San Diego land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the San Diego Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in San Diego, TX. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, San Diego ranks #2693 out of 5174 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Texas.
Best San Diego Cell Provider Key
The western parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southwestern areas of San Diego where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in San Diego, TX: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in San Diego. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 98.33% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of San Diego homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in San Diego, TX
If the price of a San Diego mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in San Diego 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 Diego 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 Diego, TX Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
San Diego Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in San Diego 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 Diego covering 98.35% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (6,235 people) and 100.0% of the land (354.5 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in San Diego
San Diego 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in San Diego cover 98.35% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 82.00% or 290.7 square miles of San Diego are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in San Diego comes from T-Mobile with 98.33% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in San Diego
San Diego 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 Diego, 99.99% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in San Diego with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in San Diego 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 Diego houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all San Diego land is provided by AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 98.33% in San Diego.
- The top estimated average speed in San Diego, estimated at 69.81, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Cities Near San Diego
If you live near San Diego 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 Diego:
Cities close to San Diego
- San Jose, TX: worse coverage
- Alice, TX: better coverage
- Ben Bolt, TX: better coverage
- Agua Dulce, TX: better coverage
- Freer, TX: better coverage
- Palo Alto, TX: worse coverage
- Banquete, TX: better coverage
- Driscoll, TX: better coverage
- Rabb, TX: better coverage
- Robstown, TX: better coverage
Cities with similar populations to San Diego
- Reserve, LA: better coverage
- Ridgway, PA: worse coverage
- Ridgeway, SC: worse coverage
- Richwood, TX: better coverage
- Richlands, VA: worse coverage
- Richland, MI: better coverage
- Richfield, OH: better coverage
- Rice, MN: better coverage
- Rib Mountain, WI: worse coverage
- Rexford, NY: worse coverage