As the biggest carrier in America, Verizon’s networks are a big presence in many states—including Maryland. Indeed, the company wields the most powerful 4G network—and a fast and growing 5G network— in the state.
Verizon 4G Coverage in Maryland
Verizon wields the most powerful 4G LTE coverage network in Maryland, covering 79% of the state’s 12,406 square miles. Translation: if you have Verizon, you’ll be able to get a signal pretty much anywhere you go in the state.
Verizon 5G Coverage in Maryland
While Verizon’s 5G network trails competitors AT&T and T-Mobile in terms of its statewide reach, it’s no slouch, covering roughly half of the state, including all of Maryland’s more populated towns, cities, and regions. Plus, Verizon is aggressively expanding its 5G network in Maryland as we speak, so you can expect this percentage to increase in the coming weeks and months.
You can expect a good portion of this 5G buildout to include Verizon’s 5G Ultra-Wideband network, which delivers super-fast speeds and low latency times.
While T-Mobile doesn’t win the coverage statistics battle with competitors AT&T and Verizon in Maryland, rest assured that the carrier delivers solid 4G and 5G signal availability in the state.
T-Mobile 4G Coverage in Maryland
T-Mobile’s 4G network covers 68% of Maryland, trailing both Verizon (79%) and AT&T (76%). However, T-Mobile’s 4G LTE network is present in all of the state’s populated cities, towns and regions; if you live in one of these places, you should have no problem connecting to T-Mobile.
T-Mobile 5G Coverage in Maryland
T-Mobile offers great 5G coverage in Maryland, as its network covers 64% of the state, second only to AT&T in terms of its overall reach in the state. Much of this 5G coverage includes the carrier’s 5G Ultra Capacity spectrum, which offers super-fast speeds and superior reliability.
Like Verizon, AT&T is one of the nation’s coverage leaders, and its presence in Maryland is well established. To wit: AT&T wields the most powerful 5G coverage network in the state.
AT&T 4G Coverage in Maryland
AT&T offers the second-most 4G coverage in Maryland, with its network spreading to an impressive 76% of the state. Rest assured that you’re likely to have an AT&T 4G signal almost wherever you go in Maryland.
AT&T 5G Coverage in Maryland
AT&T offers the most wide-reaching 5G coverage in Maryland, covering an impressive 65% of the state’s 612,406 square miles, more than competitors T-Mobile (64%), Verizon (50%), and UScellular (6%).
A good portion of AT&T’s 5G coverage is made up of its enhanced 5G+ spectrum, which delivers even faster speeds, lower latency times, and better reliability. Take a look at the map above to ensure AT&T’s 5G network covers the places you spend time in Maryland.
Your choice of carriers aren’t limited to the majors in Maryland. A variety of smaller carriers, or MVNOs, also operate in the state, allowing you to sign up for equivalent plans—with similar coverage—for less than you’d otherwise pay.
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 most 4G coverage in Maryland, while AT&T delivers the most 5G coverage in the state.
To determine the best cell phone service in your area, we recommend taking a look at our 4G and 5G coverage maps and zooming in to inspect your local area.
T-Mobile offers the third-most 4G coverage, and the second-most 5G coverage, in the state of Maryland. That is to say, T-Mobile’s coverage is generally reliable and fast throughout Maryland.
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