In Truckee, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 93.9% of Truckee’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.97% of Truckee’s 18,766 residents. 5G reception covers up to 96.57% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Truckee providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Truckee, 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.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Truckee
Coverage:
99.95% of Truckee
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 72.62% 4G: 98.16% 3G or 2G: 99.95%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Truckee
AT&T 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 Truckee) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
72.62% |
45.59% |
4G |
98.16% |
73.56% |
2G or 3G |
99.95% |
92.98% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 72.62% 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 #3 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Truckee mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Truckee
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 72.62% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.10% of Truckee homes. 99.95% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Truckee
Coverage:
99.91% of Truckee
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 45.26% 4G: 98.77% 3G or 2G: 99.89%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Truckee
Verizon Wireless covers 99.91% 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 Truckee) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
45.26% |
29.29% |
4G |
98.77% |
81.23% |
2G or 3G |
99.89% |
83.98% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 45.26% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 53.51% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #2 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Truckee mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Truckee
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 45.26% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.07% of Truckee homes. 97.90% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Truckee
Coverage:
99.90% of Truckee
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 84.08% 4G: 98.74% 3G or 2G: 99.24%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Truckee
T-Mobile covers 99.90% 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 Truckee) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
84.08% |
57.62% |
4G |
98.74% |
68.56% |
2G or 3G |
99.24% |
74.14% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 84.08% 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 Truckee mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Truckee
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 84.08% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.87% of Truckee homes. 99.74% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Truckee homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Truckee land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Truckee Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Truckee, CA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Truckee ranks #2481 out of 3619 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in California.
Best Truckee 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 Truckee where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Truckee, CA: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Truckee. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 84.08% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 99.95% of Truckee homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Truckee, CA
If the price of a Truckee mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Truckee 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 Truckee 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.
Truckee, CA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Truckee Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Truckee 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 Truckee covering 96.57% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.95% of the city. Overall, 99.97% of homes (18,766 people) and 93.9% of the land (132.8 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Truckee
Truckee 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Truckee cover 96.57% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 74.00% or 104.7 square miles of Truckee are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Truckee comes from T-Mobile with 84.08% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Truckee
Truckee 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 Truckee, 99.74% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.95% is covered by 4G HD voice service. T-Mobile has the best 4G network in Truckee with 99.87% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Truckee 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 Truckee houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.95% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Truckee land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 92.98% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 84.08% in Truckee.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with T-Mobile, covering 99.87% of Truckee.
- The top estimated average speed in Truckee, estimated at 59.70, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Cities Near Truckee
If you live near Truckee 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 Truckee:
Cities close to Truckee
- Bowman, CA: worse coverage
- Olympic Valley, CA: worse coverage
- Floriston, CA: worse coverage
- Tahoe Vista, CA: better coverage
- Norden, CA: worse coverage
- Carnelian Bay, CA: better coverage
- Kings Beach, CA: better coverage
- Crystal Bay, NV: better coverage
- Tahoe City, CA: worse coverage
- Soda Springs, CA: better coverage
Cities with similar populations to Truckee
- Malvern, AR: worse coverage
- Prospect, KY: better coverage
- Prineville, OR: better coverage
- Powhatan, VA: worse coverage
- Pottsville, PA: better coverage
- Portland, TX: better coverage
- Port Wentworth, GA: better coverage
- Point Pleasant, NJ: better coverage
- Plymouth, IN: better coverage
- Purcellville, VA: better coverage