Mobile Coverage & Cell Phone Plans in San Francisco, PR


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In San Francisco, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.3% of San Francisco’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.56% of San Francisco’s 3,977 residents. 5G reception covers up to 95.22% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the San Francisco providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.

 

San Francisco, PR Top Cell Providers

Bark Kid Phones

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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Mint

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

T-Mobile 5G available in San Francisco


Coverage:

97.64% of San Francisco

97.12% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 91.68% 4G: 58.65% 3G or 2G: 94.92%


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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in San Francisco

T-Mobile covers 97.64% 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 Francisco) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
91.68%
92.88%
4G
58.65%
58.40%
2G or 3G
94.92%
92.19%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 91.68% 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 Francisco mobile providers.

T-Mobile Voice Quality in San Francisco

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 91.68% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 96.54% of San Francisco homes. 94.92% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of San Francisco homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as San Francisco land area.

 

Fastest Cell Service Down to the San Francisco Neighborhood

The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in San Francisco, PR. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, San Francisco ranks #320 out of 341 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Puerto Rico.

Map of the fastest cell company in San Francisco
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Best San Francisco Cell Provider Key

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AT&T
T-Mobile
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The southeastern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the central areas of San Francisco where mobile data speeds are generally slower.

 

Best Coverage & Data Speeds in San Francisco, PR: T-Mobile

Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in San Francisco. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 91.68% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 97.64% of San Francisco homes.

 

Cheap Options for Mobile Service in San Francisco, PR

If the price of a San Francisco mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in San Francisco 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 Francisco wireless plan will quickly rise if you add additional lines or features such as a hotspot or unlimited data.

Mint

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.



Boost Mobile

Coverage:

T-Mobile Network

Data Speeds:

Same as T-Mobile above

Plans start at $35/mo.

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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 Francisco, PR

The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in San Francisco, 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 San Francisco and the providers’ coverage areas.

Claro


Coverage:

94.88% of San Francisco

0.96% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 94.87% 3G or 2G: 58.09%


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Claro Data Speeds and Coverage in San Francisco

Claro covers 94.88% 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 Francisco) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
94.87%
88.61%
2G or 3G
58.09%
49.79%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 94.87% 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 San Francisco mobile providers.

Claro Voice Quality in San Francisco

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 94.87% of San Francisco homes. 58.09% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Liberty PR

Liberty PR 5G available in San Francisco


Coverage:

97.76% of San Francisco

0.96% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 82.45% 4G: 95.00% 3G or 2G: 97.51%


More about Liberty PR in San Francisco

Liberty PR Data Speeds and Coverage in San Francisco

Liberty PR covers 97.76% 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 Francisco) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
82.45%
69.15%
4G
95.00%
91.87%
2G or 3G
97.51%
94.75%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 82.45% 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 San Francisco mobile providers.

Liberty PR Voice Quality in San Francisco

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 82.45% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 95.00% of San Francisco homes. 97.51% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

 

San Francisco, PR Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Map of fastest mobile speeds in San Francisco
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San Francisco Fastest Speeds Key

2G
4G
5G

Your mobile coverage in San Francisco 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 Francisco covering 95.22% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.33% of the city. Overall, 99.56% of homes (3,977 people) and 99.3% of the land (17.5 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.

 

5G Coverage Map and Availability in San Francisco

Map of 5G mobile cell service in San Francisco
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San Francisco 5G Coverage Key

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5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in San Francisco cover 95.22% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 94.10% or 16.6 square miles of San Francisco are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in San Francisco comes from T-Mobile with 91.68% coverage.

 

4G Coverage Map and Availability in San Francisco

Map of 4G mobile cell service in San Francisco
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San Francisco 4G Coverage Key

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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 San Francisco, 98.38% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.33% is covered by 4G HD voice service. T-Mobile has the best 4G network in San Francisco with 96.54% coverage.

Selecting the Best Cell Provider in San Francisco 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 Francisco houses is best with service from Liberty PR, with 97.76% of homes covered.
  • The best coverage across all San Francisco land is provided by T-Mobile at 97.87% of land area covered.
  • The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 91.68% in San Francisco.
  • The top estimated average speed in San Francisco, estimated at 65.09, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.

 

Mobile Service Cities Near San Francisco

If you live near San Francisco 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 Francisco:

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