In San Luis Obispo, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.8% of San Luis Obispo’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of San Luis Obispo’s 65,170 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.93% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the San Luis Obispo providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
San Luis Obispo, 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.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in San Luis Obispo
Coverage:
100.00% of San Luis Obispo
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 84.40% 4G: 99.95% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in San Luis Obispo
Verizon 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 Luis Obispo) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
84.40% |
49.74% |
4G |
99.95% |
96.43% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
99.14% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 84.40% 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 Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among San Luis Obispo mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in San Luis Obispo
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 84.40% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.98% of San Luis Obispo homes. 99.95% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in San Luis Obispo
Coverage:
100.00% of San Luis Obispo
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 86.94% 4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in San Luis Obispo
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 Luis Obispo) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
86.94% |
75.95% |
4G |
100.00% |
99.22% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
99.77% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 86.94% 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 Luis Obispo mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in San Luis Obispo
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 86.94% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of San Luis Obispo homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in San Luis Obispo
Coverage:
99.95% of San Luis Obispo
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 99.08% 4G: 99.70% 3G or 2G: 99.88%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in San Luis Obispo
T-Mobile 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 San Luis Obispo) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
99.08% |
91.71% |
4G |
99.70% |
86.46% |
2G or 3G |
99.88% |
88.05% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 99.08% 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 Luis Obispo mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in San Luis Obispo
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 99.08% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.95% of San Luis Obispo homes. 99.88% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of San Luis Obispo homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as San Luis Obispo land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the San Luis Obispo Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in San Luis Obispo, CA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, San Luis Obispo ranks #1580 out of 3619 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in California.
Best San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in San Luis Obispo, CA: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in San Luis Obispo. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 99.08% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of San Luis Obispo homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in San Luis Obispo, CA
If the price of a San Luis Obispo mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo, CA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
San Luis Obispo Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo covering 99.93% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (65,170 people) and 99.8% of the land (110.9 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in San Luis Obispo cover 99.93% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 93.42% or 103.8 square miles of San Luis Obispo are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in San Luis Obispo comes from T-Mobile with 99.08% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo, 100.00% 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 San Luis Obispo with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all San Luis Obispo land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 99.77% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 99.08% in San Luis Obispo.
- The top estimated average speed in San Luis Obispo, estimated at 70.35, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Cities Near San Luis Obispo
If you live near San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo:
Cities close to San Luis Obispo
- Avila Beach, CA: worse coverage
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- Grover Beach, CA: worse coverage
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- Santa Margarita, CA: worse coverage
- Arroyo Grande, CA: worse coverage
- Morro Bay, CA: worse coverage
- Oceano, CA: better coverage
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- Brentwood, CA: worse coverage
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- Gilroy, CA: worse coverage
- Hickory, NC: better coverage
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- North Miami, FL: better coverage
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