Cell Phone Coverage In Columbus
All three major networks are expected to offer good cell coverage in Columbus. Check coverage at your location with the map below.
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Columbus 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 Columbus
The table below shows the proportion of Columbus with coverage from different cellular technologies.| Network | 4G Coverage | 5G Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | 100% | 100% |
| T-Mobile | 100% | 100% |
| Verizon | 100% | 99% |
| Dish | 0% | 99% |
US Cellular And Dish Roaming Coverage
US Cellular does not have native coverage in Columbus. However, some US Cellular subscribers may still have coverage in Columbus thanks to roaming agreements.
Millimeter Wave 5G
Parts of Columbus 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 Columbus is likely sparse (mostly limited to dense, outdoor areas like popular parks or sports stadiums).
Columbus Cell Signal Strength
There are 5,664 map hexes within the census-defined boundaries of Columbus. 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 | 13% | 71% | 17% | 0% |
| T-Mobile | 66% | 34% | 1% | 0% |
| Verizon | 56% | 44% | 0% | 0% |
| Dish | 8% | 73% | 18% | 1% |
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, 140 hexes in Columbus that fall in bodies water, along rivers, or near shorelines are excluded from the table above.
Crowdsourced Coverage Data In Columbus
Coverage Critic has 77,262 crowdsourced data points from 2,157 map hexes within the boundaries of Columbus. Data is available for AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon.
| Network | Unique Hexes | Total Observations |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | 1,754 | 45,000 |
| T-Mobile | 1,529 | 23,788 |
| Verizon | 815 | 8,242 |
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Ohio State-Wide Coverage Scores
| Network | Coverage Score |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 8.7 / 10 |
| AT&T | 8.6 / 10 |
| T-Mobile | 8.1 / 10 |
Data Confidence
The coverage information for Columbus is rated as medium-high confidence. Documentation is available elsewhere covering limitations of Coverage Critic's approach.
Last updated: February 27, 2024