Cell Phone Coverage In Albany
All three major networks are expected to offer good cell coverage in Albany. Check coverage at your location with the map below.
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Albany Coverage Maps
Coverage maps draw on data from the FCC's Broadband Data Collection and Coverage Critic's crowdsourcing.
Coverage maps draw on data from the FCC's Broadband Data Collection and Coverage Critic's crowdsourcing.
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4G LTE & 5G Coverage In Albany
The table below shows the proportion of Albany with coverage from different cellular technologies.| Network | 4G Coverage | 5G Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | 100% | 100% |
| T-Mobile | 100% | 100% |
| Verizon | 100% | 100% |
| Dish | 0% | 100% |
US Cellular And Dish Roaming Coverage
US Cellular does not have native coverage in Albany. However, some US Cellular subscribers may still have coverage in Albany thanks to roaming agreements.
Albany Cell Signal Strength
There are 520 map hexes within the census-defined boundaries of Albany. The table below shows the proportion of hexes at various levels of signal strength. Where both 4G and 5G coverage is available, data is drawn from whichever technology offers a stronger signal.
| Network | Strong | Decent | Weak | None |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | 15% | 71% | 14% | 0% |
| T-Mobile | 60% | 40% | 0% | 0% |
| Verizon | 43% | 53% | 5% | 0% |
| Dish | 8% | 82% | 9% | 0% |
For most purposes, decent signals are perfectly sufficient. Weak or non-existent signals cause far greater degradation in user experience.
Crowdsourced Coverage Data In Albany
Coverage Critic has 4,204 crowdsourced data points from 216 map hexes within the boundaries of Albany. Data is available for AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon.
| Network | Unique Hexes | Total Observations |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | 174 | 1,900 |
| T-Mobile | 159 | 2,034 |
| Verizon | 84 | 253 |
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New York State-Wide Coverage Scores
| Network | Coverage Score |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 8.7 / 10 |
| AT&T | 8.6 / 10 |
| T-Mobile | 8.2 / 10 |
Data Confidence
The coverage information for Albany is rated as medium-high confidence. Documentation is available elsewhere covering limitations of Coverage Critic's approach.
Last updated: February 27, 2024