Mobile Broadband Internet In the United States at a Glance

Mobile Wireless Internet In the United States

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MOBILE BROADBAND COVERAGE NATIONWIDE

With both AT&T and Verizon covering over 94% of the United States, chances are if you are reading this you've got a mobile device sending and receiving data sitting right next to you.

While current mobile broadband speeds are faster than anything we could have imagined from a wired connection 20 years ago, the amount of data we consume and use every day is only on the rise.

In fact the amount of wireless data Americans consumed increased almost 70% between 2011 and 2012 according to the CTIA.

This paired with the dramatic expansion of LTE, the FCC reports it is available to 211 million Americans, there is no doubt in our mind that wireless broadband will be a huge part of our digital infrastructure for years to come.

For a full list of providers, visit the mobile broadband provider page.

Should You Get Mobile Broadband?

If you use your mobile device to connect to the internet, chances are you already have it. That said, if you are looking for ultra fast speeds, we do recommend you look at mobile providers with large LTE infrastructures.

Benefits of LTE and Wireless Broadband

Wireless

The biggest benefit to mobile broadband is that its portability, allowing you to access your data from anywhere you have service.

Large Coverage Area

Because of the nature of wireless broadband, each broadcast point can cover areas ranging from a few square yards to over 50 miles depending on the setup. This gives providers extended flexibility and the the ability to tailor their infrastructure to meet customer demands.

Limitations of LTE and Wireless Broadband

New Equipment Requirements

The biggest limitation for consumers trying to adopt LTE service is that they will have to use a device that supports LTE. In most cases, this means purchasing a new device.

Data Caps

While each provider and it's plans differ, many wireless broadband providers offer plans with a set data limit. That said, we highly recommend that you select a plan that suits not only your budget but also your mobile browsing habits.

Largest Mobile Broadband Providers

AT&T Wireless

94.65% Coverage

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Verizon Wireless

94.21% Coverage

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Sprint

86.47% Coverage

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T-Mobile

76.16% Coverage

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Cricket Wireless

29.24% Coverage

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Metro® by T-Mobile

16.77% Coverage

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U.S. Cellular

7.75% Coverage

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States with the most Mobile Broadband coverage

Connecticut

100.0% Coverage

100.0%

Alabama

100.0% Coverage

100.0%

District of Columbia

100.0% Coverage

100.0%

Delaware

100.0% Coverage

100.0%

Florida

100.0% Coverage

100.0%

Georgia

100.0% Coverage

100.0%

Hawaii

100.0% Coverage

100.0%

Mobile Broadband Providers: Availability by State


Alabama	4,910,717	100.0%	10 Mobile Broadband Providers
Alaska	682,978	91.2%	8 Mobile Broadband Providers
American Samoa	41,968	77.0%	1 Mobile Broadband Providers
Arizona	6,790,653	98.9%	9 Mobile Broadband Providers
Arkansas	3,014,524	100.0%	9 Mobile Broadband Providers
California	38,641,622	100.0%	13 Mobile Broadband Providers
Colorado	5,330,046	100.0%	13 Mobile Broadband Providers
Connecticut	3,631,192	100.0%	7 Mobile Broadband Providers
Delaware	941,645	100.0%	9 Mobile Broadband Providers
District of Columbia	624,148	100.0%	9 Mobile Broadband Providers
Florida	19,892,861	100.0%	9 Mobile Broadband Providers
Georgia	10,271,654	100.0%	10 Mobile Broadband Providers
Guam	158,961	98.8%	2 Mobile Broadband Providers
Hawaii	1,420,595	100.0%	8 Mobile Broadband Providers
Idaho	1,661,908	99.4%	12 Mobile Broadband Providers
Illinois	12,990,401	100.0%	13 Mobile Broadband Providers
Indiana	6,640,448	100.0%	10 Mobile Broadband Providers
Iowa	3,099,663	100.0%	11 Mobile Broadband Providers
Kansas	2,923,341	100.0%	11 Mobile Broadband Providers
Kentucky	4,460,809	100.0%	19 Mobile Broadband Providers
Louisiana	4,593,449	100.0%	9 Mobile Broadband Providers
Maine	1,336,428	99.4%	11 Mobile Broadband Providers
Maryland	5,969,477	100.0%	14 Mobile Broadband Providers
Massachusetts	6,638,744	100.0%	10 Mobile Broadband Providers
Michigan	9,843,030	100.0%	12 Mobile Broadband Providers
Minnesota	5,456,732	100.0%	11 Mobile Broadband Providers
Mississippi	3,016,055	100.0%	11 Mobile Broadband Providers
Missouri	6,136,125	100.0%	11 Mobile Broadband Providers
Montana	1,016,331	99.1%	6 Mobile Broadband Providers
Nebraska	1,876,886	100.0%	12 Mobile Broadband Providers
Nevada	2,938,945	100.0%	14 Mobile Broadband Providers
New Hampshire	1,337,744	99.8%	9 Mobile Broadband Providers
New Jersey	8,932,862	100.0%	9 Mobile Broadband Providers
New Mexico	2,151,802	99.6%	13 Mobile Broadband Providers
New York	19,567,398	100.0%	10 Mobile Broadband Providers
North Carolina	10,097,094	99.8%	9 Mobile Broadband Providers
North Dakota	692,910	100.0%	7 Mobile Broadband Providers
Northern Mariana Islands	40,968	79.6%	1 Mobile Broadband Providers
Ohio	11,597,409	100.0%	11 Mobile Broadband Providers
Oklahoma	3,884,071	100.0%	20 Mobile Broadband Providers
Oregon	3,993,911	99.9%	11 Mobile Broadband Providers
Pennsylvania	12,870,348	99.9%	12 Mobile Broadband Providers
Puerto Rico	3,066,238	84.7%	7 Mobile Broadband Providers
Rhode Island	1,050,223	100.0%	7 Mobile Broadband Providers
South Carolina	4,869,283	100.0%	16 Mobile Broadband Providers
South Dakota	841,766	100.0%	8 Mobile Broadband Providers
Tennessee	6,604,270	99.9%	12 Mobile Broadband Providers
Texas	26,964,949	100.0%	15 Mobile Broadband Providers
Utah	2,982,038	100.0%	15 Mobile Broadband Providers
Vermont	629,122	99.7%	7 Mobile Broadband Providers
Virgin Islands	61,553	59.2%	7 Mobile Broadband Providers
Virginia	8,366,483	99.9%	14 Mobile Broadband Providers
Washington	7,069,928	99.9%	11 Mobile Broadband Providers
West Virginia	1,861,269	99.4%	14 Mobile Broadband Providers
Wisconsin	5,810,685	100.0%	17 Mobile Broadband Providers
Wyoming	586,799	99.2%	10 Mobile Broadband Providers

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Last Updated on 9/25/2018 by Nick Reese.

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Mobile Wireless Internet In the United States

Should You Get Mobile Broadband?

Benefits of LTE and Wireless Broadband

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Large Coverage Area

Limitations of LTE and Wireless Broadband

New Equipment Requirements

Data Caps

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Largest Mobile Broadband Providers

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States with the most Mobile Broadband coverage

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Mobile Broadband Providers: Availability by State

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