Cell Coverage in North Carolina
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Performance by Carrier in North Carolina
Compare real-world download speeds, upload performance, and latency for major carriers in North Carolina — based on millions of crowdsourced speed tests to help you find the fastest, most reliable network.
Over 66,000 tests conducted
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Over 99,000 tests conducted
These results compare 3 mobile carriers measured in North Carolina — 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 234.4 Mbps, making it the top performer for raw download throughput. Verizon leads in coverage, reaching 91.1% of the area based on FCC data. T-Mobile ranks highest for reliability with a score of 8.5/10, reflecting consistent connection quality across tests.
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Network Performance
Based on crowdsourced speed tests and signal measurements in North Carolina, United States, get a complete view of mobile network performance with both 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
Upload
Latency
Reliability
Top Performers
Best Download: T-Mobile
234.4 Mbps
Best Upload: T-Mobile
10.8 Mbps
Best Latency: T-Mobile
49 ms
Best Reliability: T-Mobile
8.5 / 10
Best Coverage: Verizon
91.1%
Coverage Snapshot
Network Performance aggregates all measured carriers in North Carolina 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 220,000 tests. Current medians are 104.0 Mbps download, 8.1 Mbps upload, and 50 ms latency.
Cell Phone Plans Available in North Carolina
Compare wireless plans from carriers with coverage in this region.
Mint Mobile 5GB Annual
12 month term
Mint Mobile 5GB Annual
12 month term
- 5 GB Datahigh-speed, then 128Kbps
- Hotspot Included
- Unlimited Minutes
- Unlimited Texts
US Mobile 5GB
Monthly plan
US Mobile 5GB
Monthly plan
- 5 GB Datahigh-speed, then data stops
- Hotspot Included
- Unlimited Minutes
- Unlimited Texts
- Taxes & Fees Included
US Mobile Unlimited Starter Dark Star
Monthly plan
US Mobile Unlimited Starter Dark Star
Monthly plan
- Unlimited Datahigh-speed
- 20 GB Hotspot
- Unlimited Minutes
- Unlimited Texts
- Taxes & Fees Included
Visible Base
Monthly plan
Visible Base
Monthly plan
- Unlimited Datahigh-speed
- Unlimited Hotspot
- Unlimited Minutes
- Unlimited Texts
- Taxes & Fees Included
Mint Mobile Unlimited Annual
12 month term
Mint Mobile Unlimited Annual
12 month term
- Unlimited Datahigh-speed
- 20 GB Hotspot
- Unlimited Minutes
- Unlimited Texts
$15/mo first year
Visible+
Monthly plan
Visible+
Monthly plan
- Unlimited Datahigh-speed
- Unlimited Hotspot
- Unlimited Minutes
- Unlimited Texts
- Taxes & Fees Included
$30/mo for 5 years with code 5OFF5
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Cell Coverage in North Carolina: FAQ
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