In Santa Clara, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 26.2% of Santa Clara’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 40.29% of Santa Clara’s 113 residents. 5G reception covers up to 1.43% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Santa Clara providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Santa Clara, NY 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 Santa Clara
Coverage:
4.70% of Santa Clara
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 2.42% 4G: 1.39% 3G or 2G: 0.28%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Santa Clara
T-Mobile covers 4.70% 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 Santa Clara) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
2.42% |
2.88% |
4G |
1.39% |
1.03% |
2G or 3G |
0.28% |
0.33% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 2.42% 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 #3 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Santa Clara mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Santa Clara
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 2.42% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 4.70% of Santa Clara homes. 0.28% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
15.41% of Santa Clara
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 3.95% 3G or 2G: 13.23%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Santa Clara
AT&T Wireless covers 15.41% 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 Santa Clara) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
3.95% |
4.88% |
2G or 3G |
13.23% |
13.54% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 3.95% of homes. 9.28% 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 Santa Clara mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Santa Clara
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 10.82% of Santa Clara homes. 13.23% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
39.39% of Santa Clara
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 9.15% 3G or 2G: 15.67%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Santa Clara
Verizon Wireless covers 39.39% 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 Santa Clara) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
9.15% |
4.67% |
2G or 3G |
15.67% |
9.88% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 9.15% 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 Santa Clara mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Santa Clara
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 39.17% of Santa Clara homes. 10.47% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Santa Clara homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Santa Clara land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Santa Clara Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Santa Clara, NY. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Santa Clara ranks #4473 out of 4476 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in New York.
Best Santa Clara Cell Provider Key
The northeastern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southern areas of Santa Clara where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Santa Clara, NY: Verizon Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, Verizon Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Santa Clara. Verizon Wireless has 4G that covers 39.17% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 39.39% of Santa Clara homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Santa Clara, NY
If the price of a Santa Clara mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara 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.
Santa Clara, NY Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Santa Clara Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara covering 1.43% of homes in the area while 4G covers 39.75% of the city. Overall, 40.29% of homes (112 people) and 26.2% of the land (30.7 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Santa Clara
Santa Clara 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Santa Clara cover 1.43% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 2.50% or 2.9 square miles of Santa Clara are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Santa Clara comes from T-Mobile with 2.42% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Santa Clara
Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara, 10.66% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 39.75% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Santa Clara with 39.17% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless, with 39.39% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Santa Clara land is provided by Verizon Wireless at 22.67% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 2.42% in Santa Clara.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless, covering 39.17% of Santa Clara.
- The top estimated average speed in Santa Clara, estimated at 3.66, Mbps is available through Verizon Wireless.
Mobile Service Cities Near Santa Clara
If you live near Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara:
Cities close to Santa Clara
- St. Regis Falls, NY: better coverage
- Dickinson Center, NY: better coverage
- Brainardsville, NY: worse coverage
- Brandon Center, NY: better coverage
- Nicholville, NY: better coverage
- Onchiota, NY: better coverage
- Hopkinton, NY: better coverage
- East Dickinson, NY: better coverage
- Skerry, NY: better coverage
- Lawrenceville, NY: better coverage
Cities with similar populations to Santa Clara
- Summit, PA: better coverage
- Hamburg, AL: better coverage
- Hamner, AL: better coverage
- Hampden, AL: better coverage
- Hampton, MS: better coverage
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- Hanna, IA: better coverage
- Sully, WV: better coverage
- Sulphur Lick, KY: better coverage
- Hallowell, KS: better coverage