Verizon is tied with AT&T for providing the best 4G coverage in New Hampshire. The carrier’s 5G network, meanwhile, is a bit more limited in terms of its overall reach in the state.
Verizon 4G Coverage in New Hampshire
Verizon’s 4G network covers 76% of New Hampshire’s 9,304 square miles, a truly impressive stat when you consider how much of the state is rural. This makes going with Verizon a smart move if you live in New Hampshire.
Verizon 5G Coverage in New Hampshire
Verizon’s statewide 5G network reach is fairly limited in New Hampshire, covering just 8% of the state. That said, the carrier is actively expanding its network reach in the state, so you can expect this percentage—and the availability of the carrier’s fastest network speeds—to increase in the coming weeks and months.
As mentioned, AT&T’s 4G network is tied with Verizon’s for offering the most coverage in New Hampshire (76%). Its 5G network, however, is fairly limited, covering 11% of the state.
AT&T 4G Coverage in New Hampshire
AT&T’s 4G network covers 76% of New Hampshire’s 9,304 square miles, including many of its rural, untamed areas throughout the northern reaches of the state. We recommend using the map above to verify coverage in your specific area.
AT&T 5G Coverage in New Hampshire
Like Verizon, AT&T’s 5G network offers far less reach in New Hampshire than its 4G network, covering just 11% of the state. Thankfully, this percentage is sure to increase as the carrier continues to build out 5G nodes in the region. It should also be noted that much of AT&T’s current 5G coverage is made up of the carrier’s so-called 5G+ spectrum, which delivers super-fast speeds, low latency times, and enhanced reliability.
T-Mobile delivers the most 5G coverage, and the third-most 4G coverage, in New Hampshire.
T-Mobile 4G Coverage in New Hampshire
T-Mobile’s 4G network spans 56% of the state of New Hampshire, which is less than both Verizon and AT&T. That said, your town or region may very well be covered by T-Mobile—use the map above to find out.
T-Mobile 5G Coverage in New Hampshire
T-Mobile wields the best 5G network in New Hampshire, covering an impressive 46% of the state. What’s more, a good portion of this 5G coverage is made up of the carrier’s 5G Ultra Capacity network, which delivers incredibly fast speeds for latency-free browsing, streaming, and gaming.
While we’ve outlined cell phone coverage from the three major U.S. cell phone carriers, it’s important to know that you aren’t limited to these companies if you need cell phone service in New Hampshire. 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 are 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 and AT&T deliver the most 4G LTE coverage in New Hampshire (76%), while T-Mobile offers the most 5G coverage (46%).
To determine the best cell phone service in your area of New Hampshire, we recommend taking a look at our 4G and 5G coverage maps and zooming in to inspect your local area.
Yes, Verizon not only covers New Hampshire, but wields the best (in a tie with AT&T) 4G service in the state, covering 46% of its —- miles.
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