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Performance by Carrier in Howard
Compare real-world download speeds, upload performance, and latency for major carriers in Howard — based on millions of crowdsourced speed tests to help you find the fastest, most reliable network.
DownDownload
127.4Mbps
UpUpload
10.6Mbps
Reliab.Reliability
9.0/ 10
Cov.Coverage
100.0%
Over 1,800 tests conducted
DownDownload
235.2Mbps
UpUpload
14.4Mbps
Reliab.Reliability
9.5/ 10
Cov.Coverage
98.0%
Over 3,600 tests conducted
DownDownload
163.0Mbps
UpUpload
10.0Mbps
Reliab.Reliability
9.0/ 10
Cov.Coverage
99.9%
Over 4,300 tests conducted
These results compare 3 mobile carriers measured in Howard — AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile — using median values calculated from crowdsourced speed tests. Each card shows download speed, upload speed, and reliability to give you a complete picture of real-world network performance.
T-Mobile delivers the fastest median download at 235.2 Mbps, making it the top performer for raw download throughput. AT&T leads in coverage, reaching 100.0% of the area based on FCC data. T-Mobile ranks highest for reliability with a score of 9.5/10, reflecting consistent connection quality across tests.
Network Performance
Based on crowdsourced speed tests and signal measurements in Howard, Maryland, get a complete view of mobile performance with area-wide benchmarks and carrier-by-carrier breakdowns. Explore median performance metrics from real-world tests, then compare carriers side-by-side for speed, responsiveness, and availability.
Median Performance
Download
170.2Mbps
Upload
11.5Mbps
Latency
34ms
Reliability
9.1/ 10
Top Performers
Best Download: T-Mobile
235.2 Mbps
Best Upload: T-Mobile
14.4 Mbps
Best Latency: Verizon
30 ms
Best Reliability: T-Mobile
9.5 / 10
Best Coverage: AT&T
100.0%
Coverage Snapshot
5G99.8%
4G LTE100.0%
Based on over 9,900 speed tests
Network Performance aggregates all measured carriers in Howard 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 9,900 tests. Current medians are 170.2 Mbps download, 11.5 Mbps upload, and 34 ms latency.
Cell Phone Plans Available in Howard
Compare wireless plans from carriers with coverage in this area.
Sponsored1 LineRecommended
Mint Mobile 6GB Annual
T-Mobile coverage
$15/mo.
- 6 GB data
- Hotspot included
- high-speed, then 128Kbps
- Unlimited minutes & texts
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US Mobile 5GB
AT&T & T-Mobile & Verizon coverage
$15/mo. tax included
- 5 GB data
- Hotspot included
- high-speed, then data stops
- Unlimited minutes & texts
Sponsored1 LineRecommended
US Mobile Unlimited Starter Dark Star
AT&T coverage
$25/mo. tax included
- Unlimited data
- 20 GB hotspot
- high-speed
- Unlimited minutes & texts
Sponsored1 LineRecommended
Visible Base
Verizon coverage
$25/mo. tax included
- Unlimited data
- Unlimited hotspot
- high-speed
- Unlimited minutes & texts
Sponsored1 LineRecommended
Mint Mobile Unlimited Annual
T-Mobile coverage
$30/mo.
$15/mo first year
- Unlimited data
- 20 GB hotspot
- high-speed
- Unlimited minutes & texts
Sponsored1 LineRecommended
Visible+
Verizon coverage
$35/mo. tax included
$30/mo for 5 years with code 5OFF5
- Unlimited data
- Unlimited hotspot
- high-speed
- Unlimited minutes & texts
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Cell Coverage in Howard: FAQ
What is the best cell phone carrier in Howard?
Based on crowdsourced speed tests in Howard, 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 Howard?
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 Howard. 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 Howard?
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 Howard?
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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