In Tufts, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Tufts’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Tufts’s 5,277 residents. 5G reception covers up to 100.00% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Tufts providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Tufts, Somerville, MA 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 Tufts
Coverage:
100.00% of Tufts
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 100.00% 4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Tufts
AT&T Wireless covers 100.00% of homes in the neighborhood 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 Tufts) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 100.00% 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 Tufts mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Tufts
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 100.00% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Tufts homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Tufts
Coverage:
100.00% of Tufts
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 100.00% 4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Tufts
Verizon Wireless covers 100.00% of homes in the neighborhood 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 Tufts) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 100.00% 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 Tufts mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Tufts
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 100.00% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Tufts homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Tufts
Coverage:
100.00% of Tufts
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 100.00% 4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Tufts
T-Mobile covers 100.00% of homes in the neighborhood 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 Tufts) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 100.00% 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 Tufts mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Tufts
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 100.00% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Tufts homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Tufts homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Tufts land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Tufts Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Tufts, Somerville, MA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Tufts ranks #1 out of 14 neighborhoods for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Somerville.
Best Tufts Cell Provider Key
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Tufts, Somerville, MA: AT&T Wireless, Verizon Wireless, and T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless, Verizon Wireless, and T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Tufts. AT&T Wireless, Verizon Wireless, and T-Mobile has 5G that covers 100.00% of the neighborhood. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Tufts homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Tufts, Somerville, MA
If the price of a Tufts mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Tufts 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 Tufts 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.
Tufts, Somerville, MA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Tufts Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Tufts may vary based on your provider and location. The map above shows the fastest mobile data speeds in and around the neighborhood. 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 Tufts covering 100.00% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the neighborhood. Overall, 100.00% of homes (5,277 people) and 100.0% of the land (0.2 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Tufts
Tufts 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Tufts cover 100.00% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 100.00% or 0.2 square miles of Tufts are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Tufts comes from AT&T Wireless, Verizon Wireless, and T-Mobile with 100.00% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Tufts
Tufts 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 Tufts, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless, Verizon Wireless, and T-Mobile has the best 4G network in Tufts with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Tufts for You
If you’re still struggling to choose a cell phone provider in the neighborhood, some of these facts may help you decide:
- Coverage to Tufts houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, Verizon Wireless, and T-Mobile, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Tufts land is provided by AT&T Wireless, Verizon Wireless, and T-Mobile at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless, Verizon Wireless, and T-Mobile reporting 100.00% in Tufts.
- The top estimated average speed in Tufts, estimated at 71.00, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless, Verizon Wireless, and T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Neighborhoods Near Tufts
If you live near Tufts but aren’t technically in the neighborhood, 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 Tufts:
Neighborhoods close to Tufts
- Ball Square, Somerville, MA: equal coverage
- West Somerville, Somerville, MA: equal coverage
- North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA: equal coverage
- Spring Hill, Somerville, MA: equal coverage
- Avon Hill, Cambridge, MA: equal coverage
- Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA: equal coverage
- Winter Hill, Somerville, MA: equal coverage
- Ten Hills, Somerville, MA: equal coverage
- Arlington Center, Arlington, MA: equal coverage
- Aggasiz-Harvard, Cambridge, MA: equal coverage
Neighborhoods with similar populations to Tufts
- Groesbeck, Cincinnati, OH: equal coverage
- Rancho San Antonio, Oakland, CA: equal coverage
- Lakeside Park, Tucson, AZ: equal coverage
- Kalivas Union, Manchester, NH: equal coverage
- Indian Springs, The Woodlands, TX: equal coverage
- Image, Vancouver, WA: equal coverage
- Huguenot, Richmond, VA: worse coverage
- Hoover-Foster, Oakland, CA: equal coverage
- Holmes-Foster Historic District, State College, PA: equal coverage
- Happy Valley, Anderson, CA: worse coverage