T-Mobile Vs Verizon Coverage Map

Network coverage as offered by most carriers is quite a tricky concept but we will dig into the various aspects, as we try to establish what they are truly offering and what we are supposed to be getting. But first of all, what does network coverage mean, in very simple terms it is the description of the Geographical area that is covered by the network of a particular service provider.

For example, T-Mobile is believed to offer a coverage map of up to 62%, of the country, while Verizon offers the best coverage map at 70% 4G.  T-Mobile is followed closely by AT and T and Sprint leads from behind with only 30% coverage.

If you are, therefore, located within the area that a particular service provider covers, you should comfortably complete a call, send text messages and use the internet via the carrier’s network, or through a partner network. Now to some rather disconcerting information is that the FCC is of the idea that some of the national carriers overstate their coverage, as documented in the Government Technology website.

Tip to ensure that you stay within network coverage

Before we move further into the coverage problems, users must however ensure that their mobile devices, can effectively connect to the network, because most of the times, it could be problems with the phone that makes it difficult for your phone to be completely integrated with the relevant network. So, a few things that you could do, to ensure that you stay connected to your carrier’s network, is to ensure that you are in the coverage area, by checking coverage.

Ensure that your phone is not locked, an unlocked phone can only be used with the carrier’s network; also check if you might have accidentally switched your phone to airplane mode. Your sim card should also be well-positioned in the sim card slot. The above are a few of the things that you can do to ensure that you are within your carrier’s coverage.

Coverage Issues

According to the ratings Verizon tops the list in terms of reliability and speeds, while Sprint is the lowest. FCC, on the other hand, documented that the national carriers barely met the minimum service represented in the coverage maps, which then means that people should not entirely depend on the maps for accurate representation.

Both T-Mobile and Verizon were found to have submitted inaccurate coverage maps, and gave statements in support of their positions and that they would work towards implementing FCC’s recommendations. T-Mobile said that they were confident with their network coverage and that their maps were accurate, but agree with FCC that they still had a window of improvement.

Verizon on its part stated that it offers the most reliable network coverage, and it has dedicated its efforts towards the creation of accurate broadband maps, to which it has even worked with the FCC. Well, tension between FCC and Verizon seems to be coming from the fact both of these organizations have conflicting standards when it comes to building maps that align with real-world experiences. Verizon however promised to work with staff from FCC, in a bid to improve the mapping process.

Besides FCC’s reports, most of the carriers mentioned above are doing their best to offer reliable coverage in the Metropolitan as well as the rural areas. And as usual, Verizon seems to be making greater strides in ensuring that the rural areas are well within the network when compared to AT and T. The above table has consolidated the areas that the different national carriers offer the best connectivity, so before you settle with any, you can use the above table as a reference.

Conclusion

The advantage of using Verizon as your carrier is that it offers the best coverage in the US, and the MVNO’s that operate in the network also gives users the same coverage. You must, however, note that the breadth of coverage is on the 4G LTE network, if you move to the 5G network, we must say it is indeed the fastest but very limited. T-Mobile’s 4G LTE coverage follows behind Verizon but for its 5G, the telecommunications company alludes to the fact that it offers the best coverage map accommodating over 250million people.

FAQ’s

1. How good is T-Mobiles coverage?

T-Mobile delivers gigabit per second peak speeds, and up to 300mbps for the 5G enabled devices

2. Does Verizon give out free phones?

Yes, Verizon will give you a free phone, if you switch to Verizon unlimited, but after signing up with the new Verizon unlimited plan.