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AMERICA’S LARGEST & FASTEST 5G NETWORK

T‑Mobile has over 4x more 5G coverage vs. Verizon, and 5G speeds nearly 2x as fast as AT&T and Verizon.

Typical download speeds on T‑Mobile’s nationwide 5G network are 75 – 335 Mbps with peaks over 1Gbps. Capable device required; coverage not available in some areas. Some uses may require certain plan or feature; see T‑Mobile.com. Fastest: Based on median, overall combined 5G speeds according to analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data 5G download speeds for Q1 2022. Ookla trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission.

Families save 20% vs. AT&T and Verizon. Plus, our Price Lock guarantee means that unlike other carriers, we won’t raise the price of your rate plan—and we’ll give you even more great benefits.

With 3 lines on Essentials, Magenta, or MAX. Savings with T‑Mobile 3rd line free via mo. bill credits vs. comparable AT&T and Verizon Plans. Get full terms

5G is the fifth generation of wireless network technology, designed to meet today’s growing data demands while expanding the scope of mobile technology beyond the capabilities of LTE. With 5G, large amounts of data can be transmitted much more efficiently than with 4G LTE, and that means faster speeds, less lag, and the ability to handle many more connections without buffering. Over time, these improvements will unlock amazing innovations and transform the way we live, work, and play. 

Learn more about 5G

You’ll need a 5G-capable device to access T‑Mobile's 5G network. If you have a 5G-capable device, good news—5G access is included in all our plans, at no additional cost. Don’t have a 5G device just yet? No worries, our 4G LTE network has you covered just about everywhere. 

We’re rapidly building out our 5G network—over 90% of Americans have access to T‑Mobile 5G today. While 5G grows, you can rely on our 4G LTE network that covers 99% of Americans. 

5G Extended Range is our low-band 5G network. It makes up the foundation of our nationwide 5G and brings 5G service to big cities, rural towns, and unexpected places in between. Our 5G Extended Range can deliver average download speeds 2x as fast as our LTE.

We’re continually deploying Ultra Capacity 5G in more places and are on track to have it deployed nationwide to over 200 million Americans by end of 2021.

Yes—5G is faster than 4G LTE, but actual speeds may vary depending on your device and network conditions. On average, 5G can deliver speeds 3x as fast as 4G LTE.

Yes, Sprint customers with a capable device can access T‑Mobile’s 5G network, but due to technical limitations, some parts of T‑Mobile’s 5G network aren’t available to Sprint customers yet. To view Sprint’s 5G coverage, visit the Sprint coverage map.

Strong, dependable network connectivity is more critical than ever, and by joining forces, T‑Mobile and Sprint are building the largest and most reliable 5G network. The new T‑Mobile network will deliver:

• More capacity – 14 times more network capacity in the next six years than T‑Mobile could offer alone. That means more power for streaming, gaming, downloading, and more.
• Crazy-fast speed – customers will have access to average 5G speeds that are up to eight times faster than current LTE in just a few years, and 15 times faster over the next six years.
• 5G for nearly everyone – within six years, the new T‑Mobile will provide 5G to 99% of the U.S. population, including rural America.

In more remote areas of the country, coverage may be provided by local wireless network partners. Most T‑Mobile plans include a limited amount of data in these areas. Check your plan or see roaming details. Look for the designated partner areas on our map. Signal strength will vary by partner. Not available for prepaid Mobile Internet (tablet and wearable) plans.

5G Ultra Capacity includes our mid-band and/or mmWave 5G. It can give you a perfect balance of far-reaching coverage and super-fast speeds, and we have this available in more places than anyone else! 5G Ultra Capacity can deliver speeds as fast as wi-fi right to your phone.

Every 5G device we carry today can tap into our 5G Extended Range and 5G Ultra Capacity.

Service in California may be impacted by temporary Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) or by events such as storms, fires, and earthquakes. In affected areas, the ability to place or receive calls, send, or receive texts, or access data may be impacted. Check out our California service impact map to see possible affected areas.­