In San Rafael, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.9% of San Rafael’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.99% of San Rafael’s 70,581 residents. 5G reception covers up to 98.61% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the San Rafael providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
San Rafael, 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.
T-Mobile 5G available in San Rafael
Coverage:
99.67% of San Rafael
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 39.10% 4G: 96.04% 3G or 2G: 99.45%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in San Rafael
T-Mobile covers 99.67% 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 Rafael) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
39.10% |
44.16% |
4G |
96.04% |
91.59% |
2G or 3G |
99.45% |
98.79% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 39.10% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 56.94% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #3 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among San Rafael mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in San Rafael
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 39.10% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.07% of San Rafael homes. 99.55% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in San Rafael
Coverage:
99.96% of San Rafael
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 87.84% 4G: 98.63% 3G or 2G: 99.96%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in San Rafael
AT&T Wireless covers 99.96% 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 Rafael) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
87.84% |
69.16% |
4G |
98.63% |
97.21% |
2G or 3G |
99.96% |
99.80% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 87.84% 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 Rafael mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in San Rafael
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 87.84% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.67% of San Rafael homes. 99.96% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in San Rafael
Coverage:
99.95% of San Rafael
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 97.48% 4G: 99.32% 3G or 2G: 99.95%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in San Rafael
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 San Rafael) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
97.48% |
88.87% |
4G |
99.32% |
97.71% |
2G or 3G |
99.95% |
99.73% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 97.48% 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 #1 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among San Rafael mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in San Rafael
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 97.48% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.69% of San Rafael homes. 99.63% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of San Rafael homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as San Rafael land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the San Rafael Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in San Rafael, CA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, San Rafael ranks #2232 out of 3619 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in California.
Best San Rafael 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 Rafael where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in San Rafael, CA: Verizon Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, Verizon Wireless has the best speed and coverage in San Rafael. Verizon Wireless has 5G that covers 97.48% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 99.96% of San Rafael homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in San Rafael, CA
If the price of a San Rafael mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in San Rafael 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 Rafael 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 Rafael, CA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
San Rafael Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in San Rafael 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 Rafael covering 98.61% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.98% of the city. Overall, 99.99% of homes (70,581 people) and 99.9% of the land (28.9 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in San Rafael
San Rafael 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in San Rafael cover 98.61% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 91.91% or 26.6 square miles of San Rafael are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in San Rafael comes from Verizon Wireless with 97.48% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in San Rafael
San Rafael 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 Rafael, 99.93% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.98% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in San Rafael with 99.69% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in San Rafael 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 Rafael houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.96% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all San Rafael land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 99.80% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from Verizon Wireless reporting 97.48% in San Rafael.
- The top estimated average speed in San Rafael, estimated at 69.21, Mbps is available through Verizon Wireless.
Mobile Service Cities Near San Rafael
If you live near San Rafael 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 Rafael:
Cities close to San Rafael
- Ross, CA: better coverage
- San Anselmo, CA: better coverage
- Kentfield, CA: better coverage
- Greenbrae, CA: worse coverage
- Larkspur, CA: better coverage
- Sleepy Hollow, CA: worse coverage
- Fairfax, CA: worse coverage
- San Quentin, CA: better coverage
- Corte Madera, CA: better coverage
- Mill Valley, CA: worse coverage
Cities with similar populations to San Rafael
- Boulder, CO: worse coverage
- Binghamton, NY: worse coverage
- Bremerton, WA: better coverage
- Bethesda, MD: better coverage
- Burleson, TX: better coverage
- Bryan, TX: better coverage
- Bolingbrook, IL: better coverage
- Bothell, WA: better coverage
- Brick, NJ: better coverage
- Bronx, NY: better coverage