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Performance by Carrier in Austin
Compare real-world download speeds, upload performance, and latency for major carriers in Austin — based on millions of crowdsourced speed tests to help you find the fastest, most reliable network.
DownDownload
166.0Mbps
UpUpload
16.5Mbps
Reliab.Reliability
9.2/ 10
Cov.Coverage
100.0%
Over 8,500 tests conducted
DownDownload
379.6Mbps
UpUpload
18.0Mbps
Reliab.Reliability
9.3/ 10
Cov.Coverage
100.0%
Over 17,000 tests conducted
DownDownload
243.9Mbps
UpUpload
11.7Mbps
Reliab.Reliability
8.6/ 10
Cov.Coverage
100.0%
Over 12,000 tests conducted
These results compare 3 mobile carriers measured in Austin — 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 379.6 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 9.3/10, reflecting consistent connection quality across tests.
Network Performance
Based on crowdsourced speed tests and signal measurements in Austin, Texas, 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
277.4Mbps
Upload
15.5Mbps
Latency
33ms
Reliability
8.9/ 10
Top Performers
Best Download: T-Mobile
379.6 Mbps
Best Upload: T-Mobile
18.0 Mbps
Best Latency: T-Mobile
29 ms
Best Reliability: T-Mobile
9.3 / 10
Best Coverage: AT&T
100.0%
Coverage Snapshot
5G100.0%
4G LTE100.0%
Based on over 39,000 speed tests
Network Performance aggregates all measured carriers in Austin 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 39,000 tests. Current medians are 277.4 Mbps download, 15.5 Mbps upload, and 33 ms latency.
Cell Phone Plans for Austin
Compare wireless plans from carriers with coverage in this area.
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Mint Mobile 6GB Annual
12 month term
T-Mobile
$15/mo
Mint Mobile 6GB Annual
$15/mo
12 month term
T-Mobile
6 GB Data
Hotspot Included
Unlimited min
Unlimited texts
- 6 GB Datahigh-speed, then 128Kbps
- Hotspot Included
- Unlimited Minutes
- Unlimited Texts
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Monthly plan
AT&T
T-Mobile
Verizon
$15/mo
US Mobile 5GB
$15/mo
Monthly plan
AT&T
T-Mobile
Verizon
5 GB Data
Hotspot Included
Unlimited min
Unlimited texts
Taxes & fees included
- 5 GB Datahigh-speed, then data stops
- Hotspot Included
- Unlimited Minutes
- Unlimited Texts
- Taxes & Fees Included
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Monthly plan
AT&T
$25/mo
US Mobile Unlimited Starter Dark Star
$25/mo
Monthly plan
AT&T
Unlimited Data
20 GB Hotspot
Unlimited min
Unlimited texts
Taxes & fees included
- Unlimited Datahigh-speed
- 20 GB Hotspot
- Unlimited Minutes
- Unlimited Texts
- Taxes & Fees Included
Recommended PlanSponsored
Visible Base
Monthly plan
Verizon
$25/mo
Visible Base
$25/mo
Monthly plan
Verizon
Unlimited Data
Unlimited Hotspot
Unlimited min
Unlimited texts
Taxes & fees included
- Unlimited Datahigh-speed
- Unlimited Hotspot
- Unlimited Minutes
- Unlimited Texts
- Taxes & Fees Included
Recommended PlanSponsored
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12 month term
T-Mobile
$30/mo
Mint Mobile Unlimited Annual
$30/mo
12 month term
T-Mobile
Unlimited Data
20 GB Hotspot
Unlimited min
Unlimited texts
- Unlimited Datahigh-speed
- 20 GB Hotspot
- Unlimited Minutes
- Unlimited Texts
Limited-time offer
$15/mo first year
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Monthly plan
Verizon
$35/mo
Visible+
$35/mo
Monthly plan
Verizon
Unlimited Data
Unlimited Hotspot
Unlimited min
Unlimited texts
Taxes & fees included
- Unlimited Datahigh-speed
- Unlimited Hotspot
- Unlimited Minutes
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Cell Coverage in Austin: FAQ
What is the best cell phone carrier in Austin?
Based on crowdsourced speed tests in Austin, 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 Austin?
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 Austin. 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 Austin?
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 Austin?
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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