Verizon offers far and away the most 4G LTE coverage in the state of Florida—a full 7% more than runner-up AT&T. However, Verizon’s 5G network, while growing fast, currently trails both AT&T and T-Mobile in terms of total area covered.
Verizon 4G Coverage in Florida
By zooming in to the map below, Verizon’s 4G dominance in Florida becomes readily apparent. Other than a dead zone over Lake Okeechobee, the entire state is blanketed by Verizon 4G coverage.
Verizon 5G Coverage in Florida
While Verizon’s 4G LTE network reigns supreme in Florida, its 5G network is a different story. Verizon 5G spreads to just 41% of state, though 29% of this coverage is comprised of the carrier’s super-fast 5G Ultra-Wideband.
Still, that 41% 5G coverage trails both T-Mobile (53%) and AT&T (59%), both of which have expanded their 5G footprints aggressively in Florida. That said, Verizon is also working to build out its fast and reliable 5G network in the state. It's currently present in all of Florida’s major cities, including Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, West Palm Beach, and Fort Lauderdale.
T-Mobile’s 4G network covers a respectable 60% of the state of Florida, while its 5G network spans across 53% of the state’s 65,758 square miles.
T-Mobile 4G Coverage in Florida
As mentioned, T-Mobile’s 4G network covers 60% of Florida, trailing the likes of AT&T (74% coverage) and Verizon (80% coverage). Still, most of the state’s populated areas enjoy excellent 4G coverage from T-Mobile, including all of Florida’s cities and mid-sized towns.
T-Mobile 5G Coverage in Florida
T-Mobile has made a lot of noise about its nationwide 5G network, and in many states the carrier offers the most 5G coverage out of the big three carriers. In Florida, T-Mobile offers the second-most 5G coverage (53%) trailing AT&T (60%) and besting Verizon (41%).
A significant portion of T-Mobile’s 5G network in Florida is made up of its enhanced 5G Ultra Capacity spectrum, which offers incredibly fast speeds.
AT&T’s cellular networks are well established in Florida, and indeed the carrier offers the second-most 4G LTE coverage (74%) in the state, and the most 5G coverage (59%).
AT&T 4G Coverage in Florida
AT&T offers excellent 4G LTE coverage throughout Florida, second only to Verizon in terms of the amount of area covered. Whether you live near the coast or more within the state’s interior, you can count on generally excellent coverage from AT&T.
AT&T 5G Coverage in Florida
While T-Mobile is generally regarded as the nation’s king of 5G, AT&T actually offers more 5G coverage throughout the state of Florida. Indeed, AT&T’s basic 5G network covers an impressive 60% of the state, a full 7% more area covered than T-Mobile.
Want proof? Select “5G Basic” from the map below, and scroll around Florida. The blank spots are far and few between. The best part? A good portion of this 5G coverage includes AT&T’s enhanced 5G+ spectrum, which offers lightning-fast speeds and low latency.
When it comes to cell phone plans in Florida, your choices aren’t limited to Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile—there’s a number of smaller carriers that also offer a range of plans to Florida residents. All of these carriers lease from the aforementioned major carrier networks to provide coverage to their customers.
If you’re signed up with Spectrum Mobile, for example, you’ll have access to Verizon coverage, since the carrier runs on that network. Here some popular MVNOs, and the networks they operate on:
Things to Know about Cell Phone Coverage
Cell Phone Coverage Speeds
When it comes to cell phone coverage, you don’t just need a cellular signal—you need that signal to provide adequate speed. That’s why it’s important to distinguish between 4G and 5G coverage in your area. In general, 5G provides faster speeds and greater reliability than 4G. However, that’s not always the case, as there may be instances when the speeds of these respective coverage types are actually quite similar.
How to Get the Best Cell Phone Coverage
There’s more to getting the best coverage than just signing up with the carrier that offers reliable service in the places you spend time. These include:
- Your phone: The newer and more cutting edge your device, the more likely you’ll be able to tap into the fastest speeds. Some older phones don’t have the built-in technology to connect to the fastest 5G bands, resulting in slower service. The newest 5G devices, like the Apple iPhone 16 or Samsung Galaxy S24 series don’t have this problem.
- Your software: It’s important to make sure your software is up to date, as an out-of-date operating system can translate to an inability to connect to the fastest network speeds.
- Your cell phone plan: Depending on the mobile plan you have, your data may experience deprioritization during times of network congestion. If this is consistently happening to you, it may be worth investigating whether you can sign up for a plan that includes more premium (i.e. un-deprioritized) data.
- Your location: Certain types of coverage, like high-band 5G, has difficulty penetrating solid materials, like concrete walls. As simple as it may sound, moving to an unobstructed location may help you connect to these fast networks more reliably.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Verizon offers the best 4G LTE coverage in Florida, while competitor AT&T offers the most 5G coverage throughout the state.
AT&T wields one of the best cell phone networks in Florida, and covers more of Florida with its 5G coverage than competitors T-Mobile or Verizon.
T-Mobile offers some of the best cell phone coverage in South Florida, thanks to the presence of both its powerful 4G and 5G networks.
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