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Tacoma
Cell coverage comparison in Tacoma, Washington
Based on crowdsourced speed tests and signal measurements in Tacoma, Washington, the current snapshot reflects over 2,800 speed tests and shows medians of 153.6 Mbps download, 15.2 Mbps upload, and 38 ms latency.
Performance by Carrier in Tacoma
Explore median download speeds, upload performance, and network latency for each major mobile carrier in Tacoma, calculated from millions of real-world, crowdsourced speed tests. These results reflect typical everyday performance to help you compare carriers and choose the network that delivers the fastest speeds, most responsive connections, and broadest coverage where you live, work, and travel.
DownDownload142.4Mbps
UpUpload7.7Mbps
Reliab.Reliability10.0/ 10
Cov.Coverage93.3%
Over 300 tests conducted
DownDownload209.6Mbps
UpUpload20.1Mbps
Reliab.Reliability9.5/ 10
Cov.Coverage95.6%
Over 1,900 tests conducted
DownDownload65.0Mbps
UpUpload6.7Mbps
Reliab.Reliability8.4/ 10
Cov.Coverage97.2%
Over 600 tests conducted
Performance by Carrier shows side-by-side results for the primary mobile providers measured in Tacoma. Each row reflects download, upload, latency, and reliability for that carrier.
Providers included in this comparison are Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T. Per-carrier test counts are shown in the table to indicate data accuracy.
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Network Performance in Tacoma
Get a complete view of mobile network performance across Tacoma with overall benchmarks and carrier-by-carrier breakdowns. Explore median performance metrics calculated from millions of real-world, crowdsourced speed tests. Start with the Tacoma-wide snapshot to understand overall network trends, then dive deeper to compare individual carriers side-by-side and see how each performs in speed, responsiveness, and availability.
Median Performance
Download
153.6Mbps
Upload
15.2Mbps
Latency
38ms
Reliability
8.9/ 10
Top Performers
Best Download: T-Mobile
209.6 Mbps
Best Upload: T-Mobile
20.1 Mbps
Best Latency: AT&T
32 ms
Best Reliability: AT&T
10.0 / 10
Best Coverage: Verizon
97.2%
Coverage Snapshot
5G89.3%
4G LTE97.2%
Based on over 2,800 speed tests
Network Performance aggregates all measured carriers in Tacoma to provide a baseline view of typical speeds and latency in the area. Use these medians as a quick indicator of overall network quality.
These medians are calculated from over 2,800 tests. Current medians are 153.6 Mbps download, 15.2 Mbps upload, and 38 ms latency.
Cell Phone Plans for Tacoma
Compare wireless plans from carriers with coverage in this area.
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$15/mo
12 month term
T-Mobile
- 5 GB Datahigh-speed, then 128Kbps
- Hotspot Included
- Unlimited Minutes
- Unlimited Texts
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US Mobile 5GB
$15/mo
Monthly plan
AT&T
T-Mobile
Verizon
- 5 GB Datahigh-speed, then data stops
- Hotspot Included
- Unlimited Minutes
- Unlimited Texts
- Taxes & Fees Included
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$25/mo
Monthly plan
AT&T
- Unlimited Datahigh-speed
- 20 GB Hotspot
- Unlimited Minutes
- Unlimited Texts
- Taxes & Fees Included
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Visible Base
$25/mo
Monthly plan
Verizon
- Unlimited Datahigh-speed
- Unlimited Hotspot
- Unlimited Minutes
- Unlimited Texts
- Taxes & Fees Included
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$30/mo
12 month term
T-Mobile
- Unlimited Datahigh-speed
- 20 GB Hotspot
- Unlimited Minutes
- Unlimited Texts
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$15/mo first year
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$35/mo
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Verizon
- Unlimited Datahigh-speed
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Cell Coverage in Tacoma: FAQ
What is the best cell phone carrier in Tacoma?
Based on crowdsourced speed tests in Tacoma, T-Mobile currently leads in median download speeds. Compare carriers in the performance table above for the latest results.
Why might this page show limited data for Tacoma?
We need at least 25 recent speed tests to generate reliable local metrics. If we don't have enough tests yet, the page focuses on maps and nearby locations while we keep collecting data.
What is the reliability score?
The reliability score summarizes how dependable mobile performance is in Tacoma. It uses a 0.0 to 10.0 scale (higher is better) and is calculated from real-world speed test percentiles with weighted components: download (50%), latency (30%), and upload (20%). It evaluates the lower-end experience using the bottom 10%, 5%, and 1% percentiles when enough samples are available. If local speed testing is limited, a coverage-based fallback is used from signal quality distribution (great/good/poor).
How can I check coverage at my specific address in Tacoma?
Use the interactive map to check signal strength at your exact address. Visit the CoverageMap interactive map to explore 4G/5G availability.
How can I contribute coverage data for Tacoma?
Download the CoverageMap app and run a few speed tests with location enabled. Your results help improve coverage accuracy and unlock local rankings faster.
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