Cell Phone Coverage In Charlotte
All three major networks are expected to offer good cell coverage in Charlotte. Check coverage at your location with the map below.
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Charlotte 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 Charlotte
The table below shows the proportion of Charlotte with coverage from different cellular technologies.| Network | 4G Coverage | 5G Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | 100% | 98% |
| T-Mobile | 100% | 100% |
| Verizon | 100% | 100% |
| Dish | 0% | 100% |
US Cellular And Dish Roaming Coverage
US Cellular does not have native coverage in Charlotte. However, some US Cellular subscribers may still have coverage in Charlotte thanks to roaming agreements.
Millimeter Wave 5G
Parts of Charlotte have millimeter wave 5G coverage. This novel celluar technology offers extremely fast speeds, but the coverage potential is limited. Millimeter waves aren't well-suited for traveling long distances.
| Network | Millimeter Wave |
|---|---|
| Verizon | ✓ |
| AT&T | ✓ |
| T-Mobile | ? |
Millimeter wave coverage in Charlotte is likely sparse (mostly limited to dense, outdoor areas like popular parks or sports stadiums).
Charlotte Cell Signal Strength
There are 8,605 map hexes within the census-defined boundaries of Charlotte. 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 | 4% | 54% | 41% | 0% |
| T-Mobile | 50% | 47% | 3% | 0% |
| Verizon | 34% | 60% | 6% | 0% |
| Dish | 13% | 80% | 7% | 0% |
For most purposes, decent signals are perfectly sufficient. Weak or non-existent signals cause far greater degradation in user experience.
Due to data-reliability concerns, 58 hexes in Charlotte that fall in bodies water, along rivers, or near shorelines are excluded from the table above.
Crowdsourced Coverage Data In Charlotte
Coverage Critic has 129,570 crowdsourced data points from 3,875 map hexes within the boundaries of Charlotte. Data is available for AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon.
| Network | Unique Hexes | Total Observations |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | 2,635 | 42,591 |
| T-Mobile | 2,461 | 40,053 |
| Verizon | 2,857 | 46,629 |
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North Carolina State-Wide Coverage Scores
| Network | Coverage Score |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 8.6 / 10 |
| AT&T | 8.4 / 10 |
| T-Mobile | 7.5 / 10 |
Data Confidence
The coverage information for Charlotte is rated as medium-high confidence. Documentation is available elsewhere covering limitations of Coverage Critic's approach.
Last updated: February 27, 2024