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Verizon Coverage Quick Stats

Here are fast facts about Verizon coverage:

  • Total coverage: 67.4%
  • Total square miles covered: 2,246,127
  • Total population covered: 327 million people (98.0)%
  • 5G coverage: 14.5%
  • 5G square miles covered: 484,321
  • Population covered by 5G: 230 million people (69.0%)

This data comes from the signal strength data from the FCC and from Verizon directly.

Verizon Coverage Overview

Verizon is one of the major carriers in the U.S.

It is known as an MNO, or mobile network operator.

MNOs, such as Verizon, are carriers that build and operate their own cellular networks. These carriers purchase spectrum licenses from the FCC, put up or lease cell towers, and develop their own network cores to keep us all connected.

Verizon has three main cellular networks:

  1. Verizon LTE
  2. Verizon 5GNationwide
  3. Verizon 5GUltra Wideband

Verizon LTE

Verizon's LTE network is large and robust. It covers 67.4% of the U.S. and provides service to over 99% of Americans. Data speeds on Verizon LTE should be usable, but you may notice your connection slow down if you are in a crowded area.

Verizon 5GNationwide

Verizon's 5GNationwide network is the larger of its two 5Gnetworks.

Verizon 5Gnationwide uses low-band 5G frequencies to broadcast signal. These frequencies are known to travel farther distances, which helps with covering larger areas, but are also known to have slower speeds than other 5G frequencies.

You can expect similar performance on Verizon 5G Nationwide as on Verizon LTE.

Verizon 5GUltra Wideband

Verizon's 5G Ultra Wideband network is by far its most impressive network.

Verizon 5GUltra Wideband uses C-band and mmWave frequencies to deliver insanely fast speeds and provide service to numerous customers all at the same time.

In fact, the fastest-ever cellular speed tests submitted on the CoverageMap.com crowd-sourced speed test map are on the Verizon 5GUltra Wideband network. The fastest speed ever recorded was an astonishing 5,466 Mbps down in Richmond, VA.

When you're connected to Verizon 5GUltra Wideband, typically denoted by a 5GUW icon in your phone's status bar, you can expect a premium network experience.

The C-band and mmWave frequencies do not travel as far as the low-band 5G frequencies though, so coverage on Verizon 5GUltra Wideband may be more limited than Verizon 5G Nationwide.

Still, despite coverage a smaller area, Verizon says its 5GUltra Wideband network reaches over 222 million Americans.

How To Check Verizon Coverage

Cellular coverage varies a LOT by location.

You may be wondering, "how good is Verizon's coverage where I live?"

To find out how good Verizon's coverage is in your area, use our interactive map at the top of this page.

You can also download our free Coverage Map app for iPhone and Android.

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What network does Verizon use?

Verizon uses their own nationwide 4G LTE and 5G networks to provide coverage.

Verizon 5G Coverage

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According to FCC data, Verizon is behind when it comes to 5G.

Verizon 5G only covers 14.5% of the U.S., which is less than T-Mobile (36.0%) and AT&T (43.3%).

Still, you don’t need to cover a lot of land area to cover a lot of people. Verizon says its fast 5G Ultra Wideband network covers 222 million people, or around 60% of the U.S. population.

And Verizon’s more extensive Nationwide 5G network covers over 230 million people, or just over 69% of the U.S. population.

Verizon is still building out its 5G network. You can expect its coverage footprint to continue expanding.

If you haven’t tried Verizon’s network in a while, it may be worth taking advantage of Verizon’s 30 day free trial to test it out.

Verizon LTE Coverage

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Verizon’s LTE network is nationwide and covers over 98% of the US population.

Verizon Coverage by State

Verizon's network covers an impressive 67.4% of the United States.

But how good is Verizon's coverage in each individual state?

Here is a detailed breakdown on how good Verizon's coverage is in each state. You will see the total percentage of each state the Verizon network covers, as well as a breakdown of great, good, and poor coverage:

SateArea Covered (sq km)Total Percent CoveredGreat CoverageGood CoveragePoor Coverage
Alabama117,36887.7%30.6%31.8%25.4%
Alaska31,0973.4%0.7%1.0%1.7%
Arizona172,06759.9%16.1%18.6%25.3%
Arkansas113,83682.6%28.5%27.4%26.8%
California264,74368.4%30.7%21.6%16.1%
Colorado156,46958.1%14.1%19.7%24.2%
Connecticut12,56697.5%50.5%34.5%12.5%
Delaware5,19798.9%69.0%23.5%6.4%
District of Columbia177100.0%94.7%5.3%0.0%
Florida130,16193.9%51.0%29.0%13.9%
Georgia146,87196.3%34.8%38.5%22.9%
Hawaii12,34674.2%27.3%22.5%24.3%
Idaho101,61347.1%14.3%18.0%14.8%
Illinois143,27698.2%49.3%35.3%13.7%
Indiana92,69698.9%50.1%31.5%17.3%
Iowa135,27892.8%43.8%33.9%15.2%
Kansas206,79697.0%34.3%32.9%29.9%
Kentucky77,83574.4%26.6%22.3%25.5%
Louisiana103,06985.3%33.6%30.7%21.1%
Maine42,08970.2%20.3%27.1%22.9%
Maryland25,90992.7%54.3%27.8%10.5%
Massachusetts20,04995.3%50.2%31.1%14.0%
Michigan117,86878.2%30.0%23.5%24.8%
Minnesota185,39588.0%41.8%29.6%16.7%
Mississippi96,14077.9%19.5%26.9%31.5%
Missouri159,46288.3%31.0%29.1%28.1%
Montana205,63054.0%14.7%19.7%19.7%
Nebraska173,89386.8%23.5%27.3%36.1%
Nevada130,66945.6%17.1%17.2%11.4%
New Hampshire19,58383.3%26.3%34.2%22.8%
New Jersey19,42398.8%69.5%21.0%8.3%
New Mexico212,31568.0%20.5%24.4%23.1%
New York106,25684.3%36.0%27.2%21.1%
North Carolina114,49388.5%36.1%32.1%20.2%
North Dakota172,60394.3%38.9%35.7%19.8%
Ohio101,57795.1%64.5%21.6%9.0%
Oklahoma101,22756.0%30.2%16.4%9.4%
Oregon156,78563.5%20.0%21.6%21.9%
Pennsylvania105,10489.6%45.8%27.1%16.7%
Rhode Island2,80798.8%52.4%31.0%15.4%
South Carolina76,58395.2%36.9%34.6%23.7%
South Dakota174,94987.4%26.5%29.2%31.7%
Tennessee92,28184.7%31.1%27.2%26.4%
Texas574,51483.8%36.0%28.5%19.3%
Utah105,87448.4%14.4%16.8%17.3%
Vermont18,84375.7%25.0%27.5%23.2%
Virginia93,51489.1%33.4%29.8%25.9%
Washington109,49566.1%22.4%22.0%21.7%
West Virginia33,66853.7%16.2%19.3%18.1%
Wisconsin113,24777.9%28.1%24.7%25.2%
Wyoming131,73952.1%10.4%17.9%23.9%

Verizon 5GCoverage by State

Here is a breakdown of how good Verizon's 5G coverage is in each state:

SateArea Covered (sq km)Total Percent CoveredGreat CoverageGood CoveragePoor Coverage
Alabama41,88731.3%6.4%9.5%15.4%
Alaska00.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Arizona46,91416.3%5.6%4.4%6.4%
Arkansas20,99015.2%3.7%5.3%6.2%
California120,72331.2%11.2%10.0%9.9%
Colorado15,5325.8%2.5%2.2%1.1%
Connecticut4,29933.4%13.2%13.2%6.9%
Delaware3,67369.9%21.2%22.7%26.1%
District of Columbia17599.2%70.6%22.7%5.9%
Florida73,19752.8%16.8%15.8%20.2%
Georgia36,78324.1%5.4%7.0%11.7%
Hawaii2,65716.0%4.3%5.8%5.9%
Idaho9,1874.3%2.0%1.9%0.3%
Illinois29,72320.4%10.7%6.5%3.2%
Indiana21,85623.3%12.5%8.5%2.3%
Iowa32,58122.4%6.2%7.1%9.1%
Kansas13,4016.3%2.8%2.6%0.9%
Kentucky10,2809.8%4.5%3.5%1.9%
Louisiana25,08020.8%6.1%7.1%7.6%
Maine1,5802.6%0.4%0.7%1.5%
Maryland17,35462.1%16.1%19.3%26.7%
Massachusetts7,25234.5%13.8%13.1%7.5%
Michigan30,81920.5%8.1%6.7%5.6%
Minnesota34,33116.3%6.3%6.3%3.7%
Mississippi11,6759.5%1.4%2.5%5.5%
Missouri11,6906.5%2.8%2.5%1.1%
Montana11,9953.2%1.5%1.2%0.5%
Nebraska9,4074.7%2.2%1.4%1.1%
Nevada13,8194.8%2.4%1.5%0.9%
New Hampshire2,1979.3%1.7%2.8%4.9%
New Jersey13,64669.4%29.1%21.9%18.4%
New Mexico13,6184.4%1.6%1.8%0.9%
New York40,87132.4%10.0%11.3%11.1%
North Carolina55,45642.8%9.6%12.0%21.3%
North Dakota25,39613.9%5.8%5.8%2.3%
Ohio49,30146.1%16.9%16.4%12.8%
Oklahoma44,72924.8%8.0%8.0%8.7%
Oregon11,0564.5%2.1%1.6%0.7%
Pennsylvania44,74338.1%13.9%12.6%11.6%
Rhode Island1,16841.1%18.8%15.7%6.6%
South Carolina34,90943.4%10.0%12.1%21.3%
South Dakota7,5103.8%1.7%1.5%0.5%
Tennessee36,35133.4%8.3%8.9%16.2%
Texas130,11119.0%6.9%6.1%6.0%
Utah13,4676.2%3.2%2.3%0.7%
Vermont3,88715.6%1.9%4.5%9.2%
Virginia24,63923.5%5.2%6.9%11.4%
Washington18,53211.2%3.6%3.3%4.3%
West Virginia1,8222.9%1.0%0.8%1.1%
Wisconsin19,10413.2%5.0%4.3%3.8%
Wyoming3,0091.2%0.4%0.6%0.2%

Verizon Data Speeds by State

An important part of how good a cellular network is is how fast the network is.

How fast is Verizon's network?

We compiled our crowd-sourced speed test data to find out. In the case of Verizon, its median download speeds ranged from 11.1 Mbps in Alaska and up to 135.3 Mbps in Washington, DC. Median upload speeds on Verizon ranged from 6.6 Mbps in Mississippi to 24.6 Mbps in Rhode Island. And median ping performance on Verizon ranged from 26 ms to 128 ms.

StateVerizon Median Download SpeedsVerizon Median Upload SpeedsVerizon Median Latency
Alabama47.4 Mbps7.6 Mbps53 ms
Alaska11.1 Mbps8.4 Mbps81 ms
Arizona77.9 Mbps12.2 Mbps40 ms
Arkansas41.6 Mbps8.3 Mbps46 ms
California63.0 Mbps11.8 Mbps40 ms
Colorado58.1 Mbps11.1 Mbps39 ms
Connecticut82.2 Mbps11.0 Mbps43 ms
Delaware59.1 Mbps10.2 Mbps36 ms
District of Columbia135.3 Mbps16.3 Mbps29 ms
Florida96.6 Mbps12.9 Mbps37 ms
Georgia70.9 Mbps9.6 Mbps33 ms
Hawaii31.8 Mbps14.1 Mbps128 ms
Idaho26.1 Mbps9.5 Mbps63 ms
Illinois103.0 Mbps14.1 Mbps31 ms
Indiana100.9 Mbps13.5 Mbps33 ms
Iowa42.6 Mbps12.6 Mbps44 ms
Kansas53.8 Mbps11.8 Mbps49 ms
Kentucky87.9 Mbps11.9 Mbps54 ms
Louisiana38.3 Mbps9.1 Mbps58 ms
Maine25.0 Mbps8.3 Mbps61 ms
Maryland40.8 Mbps9.2 Mbps38 ms
Massachusetts80.8 Mbps12.5 Mbps40 ms
Michigan71.1 Mbps9.1 Mbps40 ms
Minnesota84.0 Mbps10.0 Mbps43 ms
Mississippi21.5 Mbps6.6 Mbps76 ms
Missouri45.7 Mbps9.9 Mbps48 ms
Montana37.7 Mbps11.7 Mbps76 ms
Nebraska125.2 Mbps24.1 Mbps26 ms
Nevada116.9 Mbps17.6 Mbps30 ms
New Hampshire24.6 Mbps9.3 Mbps52 ms
New Jersey63.7 Mbps9.7 Mbps37 ms
New Mexico38.7 Mbps9.5 Mbps74 ms
New York85.3 Mbps13.0 Mbps40 ms
North Carolina61.8 Mbps11.0 Mbps43 ms
North Dakota94.8 Mbps14.0 Mbps46 ms
Ohio59.0 Mbps12.7 Mbps41 ms
Oklahoma37.2 Mbps10.2 Mbps39 ms
Oregon37.3 Mbps7.5 Mbps40 ms
Pennsylvania78.2 Mbps10.8 Mbps37 ms
Rhode Island114.1 Mbps24.6 Mbps36 ms
South Carolina64.6 Mbps11.3 Mbps41 ms
South Dakota51.6 Mbps10.3 Mbps49 ms
Tennessee58.0 Mbps10.3 Mbps44 ms
Texas62.4 Mbps9.5 Mbps35 ms
Utah47.3 Mbps11.6 Mbps55 ms
Vermont20.0 Mbps7.8 Mbps55 ms
Virginia32.6 Mbps9.3 Mbps40 ms
Washington59.5 Mbps9.3 Mbps34 ms
West Virginia47.1 Mbps12.9 Mbps94 ms
Wisconsin63.7 Mbps9.3 Mbps40 ms
Wyoming13.9 Mbps9.3 Mbps79 ms

Verizon vs. AT&T Coverage

Verizon has a bit less coverage than AT&T, but not by much.

According to FCC data, Verizon covers 67.4% of the land area in the U.S. while AT&T covers 78.1%.

In general the two networks are very similar and do an exceptional job covering cities and more populated areas:

5G coverage is a different story.

Verizon has measurably less 5Gcoverage than AT&Tdoes.

Verizon only covers 14.5% of the U.S. with 5G, while AT&T has the most 5G coverage of any carrier right now. It covers an impressive 43.3% of the U.S. with 5G.

Data speeds on Verizon and AT&T are about the same.

According to data from our crowd sourced speed test map, Verizon's median download speeds are 61.23 Mbps and its median upload speeds are 11.65 Mbps.

AT&T's median download speeds are 61.17 Mbps and its median upload speeds are 11.29 Mbps, which is extremely similar to the performance on Verizon.

Both carriers will likely provide excellent coverage in and out of cities.

To figure out the best carrier in your area, you may want to try the check coverage tool and enter your ZIP code.

You can also check the to see what cell reception and data speeds on AT&T look like in your area.

Verizon vs. T-Mobile Coverage

Verizon coverage is better than T-Mobile coverage.

Verizon covers more of the United States than T-Mobile, with 67.4% total coverage compared to T-Mobile’s 46.6% total coverage.

However, Verizon has under one third as much 5Gcoverage as T-Mobile does.

Just 14.5% of area is covered by Verizon 5G, compared to 36.0% covered by T-Mobile 5G.

Verizon is also slower than T-Mobile.

According to our crowd-sourced speed test map, Verizon's median performance is 61.23 Mbps for download and 11.65 Mbps for upload.

T-Mobile gets over 2.4x faster download speeds. Its median download speeds are 152.34 Mbps. T-Mobile's median upload speeds are 17.34 Mbps.

Both Verizon and T-Mobile will likely perform well in cities, with T-Mobile delivering faster speeds.

When it comes to getting service in rural areas though, Verizon’s greater coverage footprint may make it a better option.

Check our T-Mobile coverage map to see what reception and data speeds on T-Mobile look like in your specific area.

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FAQs

How do I check Verizon signal strength in my area? ›

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  1. From a web browser, sign in to My Verizon as the Account Owner or Manager.
  2. From the My Verizon Home screen, navigate: Account. ...
  3. Click Device overview.
  4. If necessary, click the. 5G Home tab. ...
  5. Click. Manage. ...
  6. Click the. Devices tab. ...
  7. Click. Test your 5G. ...
  8. From the performance test screen click.

How accurate is the Verizon coverage map? ›

How reliable and accurate is it? Tests are conducted on users' devices. Geolocation precision depends on the reception quality of the GPS signal at the time of the test. For coverage data, we only retain tests with a maximum geolocation precision of 50 meters.

Why does my Verizon phone say LTE and not 5G? ›

When you're using data in an area not covered by 5G, your device automatically shifts to our 4G LTE network. Visit our Verizon 5G network coverage map.

Why am I only getting 4G when I have 5G? ›

The 5G network coverage does not include all areas. If the user's phone has moved out of the 5G coverage and enters the 4G coverage, or vice versa, the network icon will change on the phone's status bar. Solution: This issue is caused by differences in network coverage.

How do I find the strongest network in my area? ›

Our number one recommendation is the OpenSignal app, available on Google Play and the App Store. It features crowdsourced 4G and 5G coverage maps from multiple cell phone providers based on data speeds.

How can I improve my weak Verizon signal? ›

To help improve your experience, we recommend that you enable HD Calling on capable devices. Because of obstructions indoor service can also be impacted. In these cases, we suggest enabling Wi-Fi Calling on capable devices or using a Network Extender to further improve your indoor calling experience.

Which cell phone company has the best coverage? ›

We took a closer look at the coverage from the three largest companies, AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon. Looking at the country as a whole, Verizon and AT&T have the most coverage, with 55.05% and 55.11% of the country covered, respectively.

Who has better 5G coverage, AT&T or Verizon? ›

However, even though Verizon tends to be more reliable in rural and remote areas, AT&T stands out for its 5G coverage, which surpasses Verizon's in scope. AT&T has an advantage in making it easier for customers to access high-speed connectivity.

How do I find the closest Verizon cell tower to me? ›

Best Ways To Find Cell Towers in Your Area
  1. Cell Phone Tower Map Websites. ...
  2. Cell Tower Finder Apps. ...
  3. Measure Signal Strength to Find Cell Towers. ...
  4. Update Your Connection to Find New Towers. ...
  5. Use a Signal Meter or Signal Scanner.
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Is LTE better than 5G Verizon? ›

Though 5G Home Internet is designed to deliver faster speeds than LTE Home, your choice for wireless internet is limited to what's available at your address. Verizon will suggest the best network connection/service available, so check your address to see what your options are.

Why showing LTE instead of 5G? ›

When 5G speeds don't provide a noticeably better experience, your iPhone automatically switches to LTE, saving battery life. The 5G icon appears based on the configuration of the carrier network, and in rare cases, may appear even when 5G coverage is not available.

What is the difference between LTE and 4G? ›

LTE covers a range of 3Mbps and falls just short of 4G speed. On the other hand, the international telecommunication network classified 4G as network standards operating with a download speed between 100 Mbps and 1 Gbps. This is the actual speed of genuine 4G networks.

What phones will stop working when 5G starts? ›

Any 3G device, whether it's a smartphone, tablet, or smartwatch, will not be able to connect to 5G networks, according to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

What does LTE stand for? ›

LTE stands for Long Term Evolution and is sometimes referred to as 4G LTE. It's a standard for wireless data transmission that allows you to download your favorite music, websites, and video really fast—much faster than you could with the previous technology, 3G. Play video.

How do I check the 5G signal in my area? ›

Use a network coverage map: Most mobile carriers provide coverage maps on their websites that show where their 5G networks are available. These maps can be a good starting point, but they may not be entirely accurate, as they don't always reflect real-time network conditions.

How can I check my mobile signal strength in my area? ›

Field Test Mode for Android Users
  1. Tap “Settings”
  2. Tap “About Phone”
  3. Tap “Status” or.
  4. “Network”
  5. Tap “SIM Status”
  6. Your dBm or rsrp can be found under “Signal strength”
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How do I check My Verizon 5G signal strength? ›

5G Home Internet - My Verizon app - View Wi-Fi Signal Strength
  1. Open the. My Verizon app. ...
  2. Tap the. Account tab. ...
  3. If necessary, tap the 'Home' or '5G Home' tab (at the top). ...
  4. Manage 5G Home. ...
  5. Connected Devices. ...
  6. Test signal strength. ...
  7. From Test Results, review the signal strength of your connected devices then tap.

How do I check my carrier signal strength? ›

Another way to check signal strength is through the Phone Status in Android devices. To do this, go to Settings > About phone > Status > Signal strength. This will display the network type, signal strength, and other information about your device's connectivity.

How do I know if a Verizon tower is down in my area? ›

To find out if you're affected by a Verizon outage today, sign in to My Verizon: If we're aware of a network outage in your area, you'll see a Network Notification alert at the top of your screen.

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