Google Fi Coverage Map

Does Google Fi have good cell coverage?

by
Stetson Doggett
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Updated:
June 26, 2023

If you’re in search of a new cell phone plan, you may have come across Google Fi and its affordable pricing. 

A budget-friendly carrier like Google Fi can save you over $500 per year on your cell phone bill. 

However, you may wonder if Google Fi’s coverage will meet your expectations.

In this article, we will explore the coverage provided by Google Fi and compare it to other major carriers to help you make an informed decision.

Google Fi Coverage

Google Fi is a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) that operates on T-Mobile.

By utilizing T-Mobile’s existing infrastructure, Google Fi is able to offer affordable plans without compromising on the quality of service. 

Below, you can check Google Fi coverage in your area. The first map is an estimated coverage map created with data from the FCC.

The second map is our community-contributed map of Google Fi’s coverage.

Over 1.6 million speed tests have been uploaded to the map by community members and Google Fi subscribers to help paint a more accurate picture of what coverage is like in your area. 

Everyone is invited to contribute to the map to help make it more accurate. Here's how to contribute, if you're interested.

Check Google Fi coverage in your area by using search bar in the maps below:

Estimated Coverage Map
Verified Coverage Map
Map Key:
Great coverage
Good coverage
Poor coverage
Great coverage = stream 4K videos, video call, use your phone to its fullest potential
Good coverage = stream 480p videos, browse social media, stream music, use the web
Poor coverage = make phone calls, send a text
*The Estimated Coverage Map is created with coverage data from the FCC

Google Fi Coverage Quick Stats

  • Network: T-Mobile
  • Total area covered: 34%
  • Total square miles covered: 1,279,933
  • 5G area covered: 24%
  • 5G square miles covered: 910,378

The above data comes from the FCC’s National Broadband Map.

The FCC displays coverage data in terms of the percentage of area in the United States that each carrier covers. 

Currently, the highest percentage of the area in the United States covered by a single network is 55%. This may seem like a smaller percentage than you would expect, but it’s because large areas of rural land where no one lives, like the vast wilderness of Alaska (17.5% of the total land area of the United States) remain uncovered.

We calculate the total square miles covered by the network by multiplying the percentage of area covered by the total area of the United States, which is 3,805,927 square miles as reported by the United States Census Bureau in 2010.

What network does Google Fi use?

Google Fi uses the T-Mobile network to provide coverage.

Since Google Fi relies on T-Mobile, its coverage is essentially the same as that of Verizon.

This means that Google Fi offers extensive 4G LTE and 5G coverage across the country.

You may have heard or read about Google Fi using other networks for coverage. That’s because previously, Google Fi used T-Mobile, Sprint, and US Cellular to provide service. 

However, since the Sprint-T-Mobile merger, Sprint and T-Mobile have become one network, and Google Fi recently stopped using US Cellular for coverage as of February 28th, 2023.

The only network Google Fi uses for coverage right now is the T-Mobile network.

Google Fi 5G Coverage

Google Fi rides on T-Mobile’s 5G network, which covers 98% of the U.S. population.

T-Mobile Extended Range 5G covers 323 million people with usable 5G speeds and service.

T-Mobile Ultra Capacity 5G covers 260 million people with super fast 5G speeds.

T-Mobile, and as a result Google Fi, has one of the largest 5G networks in the country. 

Google Fi 4G LTE Coverage

Google Fi offers nationwide 4G LTE coverage using T-Mobile’s 4G LTE network, which covers over 99% of Americans.

Google Fi vs. T-Mobile Coverage

Since Google Fi runs on the T-Mobile network, coverage is the same between the two carriers.

You’ll get the same access to T-Mobile’s LTE and 5G networks.

Google Fi even includes domestic roaming, which is where your phone switches to a partner network for coverage in areas where your primary network doesn’t have service. 

You can check T-Mobile coverage here. 

Google Fi vs. AT&T Coverage

Google Fi coverage is a little bit worse than AT&T coverage.

AT&T has a bigger coverage footprint than Google Fi, with 51% total coverage compared to 34% total coverage.

However, both provide similar coverage areas for 5G. Google Fi 5G covers 24% of the US with 5G, while AT&T covers 28% with 5G.

Along with coverage, data speeds are another important factor to consider.

Here, Google Fi outperforms AT&T, boasting faster median download speeds and upload speeds according to Ookla’s latest report. 

Google Fi's median download speed is 151.37 Mbps, while AT&T's median download speed is 65.57 Mbps. Similarly, Google Fi's median upload speed is 12.53 Mbps, compared to AT&T's 7.98 Mbps. For users who want faster data speeds for video streaming, downloading, and uploading content, Google Fi may be a better option. 

Overall, AT&T offers more extensive coverage than Google Fi. 

You’re more likely to have AT&T signal in more places, which can make AT&T a better choice for more rural areas. 

However, Google Fi provides faster download speeds than AT&T, which may make it a great choice for crowded cities or other environments with a lot of people.

Check AT&T coverage in your area here. 

Google Fi vs. Verizon Coverage

Google Fi’s coverage is a little bit worse than Verizon’s coverage.

Verizon covers a whopping 55% of the area in the US, compared to 34% covered by Google Fi.

That said, Google Fi has substantially more 5G coverage than Verizon does. Google Fi has 24% 5G coverage and reaches over 323 million people with its 5G network.

Meanwhile, Verizon has 8.6% 5G coverage and reaches 230 million people with its 5G network.

Google Fi also boasts faster speeds than Verizon, getting median speeds of 151 Mbps down and 12.5 Mbps up.

Verizon had median speeds of just 69 Mbps down and 9.3 Mbps up.

Both carriers will likely provide adequate coverage in major cities, with T-Mobile offering substantially faster speeds.

Outside of cities, Verizon’s greater overall coverage area may come in handy.

You can check Verizon coverage in your area here. 

Google Fi Coverage by State

This data comes from the FCC.

Sate Area Covered (sq km) Total Percent Covered Great Coverage Good Coverage Poor Coverage
Alaska 0 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Alabama 77,233 62.6% 23.4% 24.7% 14.5%
Arkansas 74,404 59.4% 17.8% 23.3% 18.3%
Arizona 105,436 39.3% 16.0% 13.5% 9.8%
California 186,985 48.5% 21.4% 16.5% 10.6%
Colorado 77,030 31.4% 9.8% 11.9% 9.7%
Connecticut 10,556 80.9% 45.6% 22.1% 13.2%
District of Columbia 179 98.6% 98.2% 0.4% 0.0%
Delaware 4,438 75.7% 31.0% 28.5% 16.3%
Florida 99,428 64.2% 29.2% 19.1% 16.0%
Georgia 95,876 68.5% 27.4% 24.7% 16.4%
Hawaii 7,031 27.3% 10.9% 9.5% 6.9%
Iowa 97,783 73.8% 20.4% 28.2% 25.2%
Idaho 70,595 35.9% 13.4% 13.4% 9.1%
Illinois 96,954 71.1% 26.3% 23.8% 21.0%
Indiana 72,771 84.9% 33.4% 30.2% 21.3%
Kansas 102,138 52.7% 12.7% 19.9% 20.2%
Kentucky 57,568 60.5% 22.4% 24.8% 13.3%
Louisiana 70,382 57.1% 19.6% 20.6% 16.9%
Massachusetts 17,201 69.2% 42.6% 16.0% 10.6%
Maryland 22,212 76.0% 38.9% 23.3% 13.9%
Maine 27,035 32.5% 10.6% 12.9% 8.9%
Michigan 84,507 37.1% 13.8% 13.7% 9.6%
Minnesota 125,736 61.4% 17.2% 23.1% 21.2%
Missouri 104,420 63.6% 20.2% 25.6% 17.8%
Mississippi 72,143 63.3% 17.4% 26.7% 19.1%
Montana 125,494 36.3% 10.3% 14.3% 11.6%
North Carolina 80,735 63.7% 25.8% 23.9% 14.1%
North Dakota 66,656 40.0% 7.7% 16.0% 16.3%
Nebraska 10,937 6.0% 1.5% 2.2% 2.4%
New Hampshire 13,342 60.6% 24.9% 21.8% 13.9%
New Jersey 17,371 84.6% 51.5% 19.3% 13.8%
New Mexico 159,521 55.7% 16.7% 22.5% 16.5%
Nevada 85,566 32.9% 12.5% 12.5% 7.9%
New York 75,537 58.8% 26.4% 20.6% 11.9%
Ohio 85,254 80.8% 35.8% 28.1% 16.9%
Oklahoma 105,776 64.3% 19.5% 25.2% 19.6%
Oregon 77,156 33.3% 14.0% 12.0% 7.3%
Pennsylvania 80,491 74.2% 36.6% 24.3% 13.3%
Rhode Island 2,659 73.1% 44.1% 16.8% 12.3%
South Carolina 56,738 75.3% 32.5% 26.5% 16.2%
South Dakota 79,636 43.9% 8.7% 18.0% 17.2%
Tennessee 61,784 62.3% 27.3% 21.8% 13.2%
Texas 319,601 50.5% 15.8% 18.2% 16.6%
Utah 81,087 40.6% 16.8% 14.8% 9.1%
Virginia 56,834 56.4% 22.2% 21.7% 12.5%
Vermont 10,537 46.5% 15.3% 19.1% 12.2%
Washington 75,843 45.2% 19.5% 15.7% 10.0%
Wisconsin 72,019 46.7% 16.5% 18.4% 11.9%
West Virginia 15,869 27.8% 10.0% 11.7% 6.1%
Wyoming 81,130 35.2% 8.4% 14.6% 12.2%

Google Fi Data Speeds by State

This data comes from our community-contributed coverage map.

Sate Average Download Speed Average Upload Speed Average Ping
Alaska 10.5 Mbps 12.8 Mbps 199.2 ms
Alabama 101.9 Mbps 16.5 Mbps 100. ms
Arkansas 80.9 Mbps 14.4 Mbps 96.2 ms
Arizona 97.3 Mbps 15.8 Mbps 66.1 ms
California 110.1 Mbps 20.5 Mbps 55.4 ms
Colorado 85.6 Mbps 16.3 Mbps 86.3 ms
Connecticut 155.1 Mbps 21.7 Mbps 57. ms
District of Columbia 181.6 Mbps 28.8 Mbps 99.5 ms
Delaware 99.3 Mbps 19.6 Mbps 42.7 ms
Florida 115.7 Mbps 18.5 Mbps 75.7 ms
Georgia 139.3 Mbps 19.5 Mbps 93.1 ms
Hawaii 91.8 Mbps 19.4 Mbps 105. ms
Iowa 86.9 Mbps 14.5 Mbps 66.6 ms
Idaho 106.1 Mbps 18.8 Mbps 113.7 ms
Illinois 117.1 Mbps 18.6 Mbps 56.2 ms
Indiana 157.8 Mbps 17.3 Mbps 68. ms
Kansas 109.9 Mbps 15.6 Mbps 87. ms
Kentucky 127.6 Mbps 17.5 Mbps 88.2 ms
Louisiana 107.5 Mbps 16.1 Mbps 82.1 ms
Massachusetts 113.4 Mbps 19.6 Mbps 57.7 ms
Maryland 102.1 Mbps 18.3 Mbps 78.8 ms
Maine 60.5 Mbps 14.4 Mbps 77.8 ms
Michigan 94.8 Mbps 16.1 Mbps 63.3 ms
Minnesota 108.2 Mbps 17.1 Mbps 65.1 ms
Missouri 115.2 Mbps 17. Mbps 83.3 ms
Mississippi 91. Mbps 14.6 Mbps 95.4 ms
Montana 66.5 Mbps 15.2 Mbps 161. ms
North Carolina 95.9 Mbps 18. Mbps 72.4 ms
North Dakota 77.7 Mbps 10.8 Mbps 52.1 ms
Nebraska 137.1 Mbps 17.6 Mbps 78.8 ms
New Hampshire 92. Mbps 17. Mbps 49.3 ms
New Jersey 131.1 Mbps 23.3 Mbps 48.7 ms
New Mexico 48.3 Mbps 15.7 Mbps 194.7 ms
Nevada 119.5 Mbps 23.5 Mbps 66. ms
New York 128.6 Mbps 21.3 Mbps 64.7 ms
Ohio 143. Mbps 18.2 Mbps 61.6 ms
Oklahoma 101.8 Mbps 17.1 Mbps 63.5 ms
Oregon 130. Mbps 16.8 Mbps 60.9 ms
Pennsylvania 109.6 Mbps 17.7 Mbps 54.3 ms
Rhode Island 214.5 Mbps 24.3 Mbps 39.3 ms
South Carolina 92. Mbps 19.6 Mbps 88. ms
South Dakota 80.9 Mbps 11.4 Mbps 56.8 ms
Tennessee 132.7 Mbps 15.3 Mbps 80.4 ms
Texas 109.9 Mbps 17.3 Mbps 65.5 ms
Utah 99.9 Mbps 18.9 Mbps 106.1 ms
Virginia 91.3 Mbps 19. Mbps 92.3 ms
Vermont 73.6 Mbps 16.1 Mbps 61.2 ms
Washington 110.8 Mbps 17.3 Mbps 63.1 ms
Wisconsin 127.1 Mbps 16.2 Mbps 59.3 ms
West Virginia 46.6 Mbps 15.3 Mbps 91.1 ms
Wyoming 106. Mbps 18.8 Mbps 77.3 ms

Google Fi Coverage Frequently Asked Questions

What towers does Google Fi use?

Google Fi uses T-Mobile towers to provide coverage.

Is Google Fi coverage good?

Google Fi uses T-Mobile, which covers over 99% of Americans. Most people will have service on Google Fi.

Does Google Fi offer 5G?

Yes, Google Fi offers 5G using T-Mobile’s nationwide 5G network that covers over 98% of Americans.

Does Google Fi have coverage in Canada?

Some of Google Fi’s plans include free talk, text, and data roaming in Canada.

Does Google Fi have coverage in Mexico?

Some of Google Fi’s plans include free talk, text, and data roaming in Mexico.

Does Google Fi have international coverage?

Yes. A hallmark feature of Google Fi is that they include free international texting and data roaming with their Flexible plan and their Unlimited Plus plan. International calls are available for just $0.20 per minute for both plans.

International data is not available for Google Fi’s Simply Unlimited plan.

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