Cell Phone Coverage In Denver
Verizon is predicted to have the best cell phone coverage in Denver, CO and the surrounding area. Check coverage at your location with the map below.
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Denver 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 Denver
The table below shows the proportion of Denver with coverage from different cellular technologies.| Network | 4G Coverage | 5G Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | 100% | 97% |
| T-Mobile | 100% | 99% |
| Verizon | 100% | 82% |
| Dish | 0% | 98% |
US Cellular And Dish Roaming Coverage
US Cellular does not have native coverage in Denver. However, some US Cellular subscribers may still have coverage in Denver thanks to roaming agreements.
Millimeter Wave 5G
Parts of Denver 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 Denver is likely sparse (mostly limited to dense, outdoor areas like popular parks or sports stadiums).
Denver Cell Signal Strength
There are 3,511 map hexes within the census-defined boundaries of Denver. 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 | 8% | 60% | 31% | 0% |
| T-Mobile | 54% | 44% | 2% | 0% |
| Verizon | 38% | 55% | 7% | 0% |
| Dish | 11% | 74% | 14% | 2% |
For most purposes, decent signals are perfectly sufficient. Weak or non-existent signals cause far greater degradation in user experience.
Crowdsourced Coverage Data In Denver
Coverage Critic has 201,548 crowdsourced data points from 2,072 map hexes within the boundaries of Denver. Data is available for AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon.
| Network | Unique Hexes | Total Observations |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | 1,560 | 68,485 |
| T-Mobile | 1,823 | 106,637 |
| Verizon | 1,187 | 25,192 |
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Colorado State-Wide Coverage Scores
| Network | Coverage Score |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 6.7 / 10 |
| AT&T | 6.5 / 10 |
| T-Mobile | 6.1 / 10 |
Cell phone service in Colorado tends to be lackluster in comparison to service in most of the rest of the U.S. Congestion is sometimes a problem in the Denver metro area, and coverage tends to be spotty in mountainous areas. Verizon and AT&T tend to be preferable to T-Mobile for people who regularly ski or hike in the mountains. However, no carriers have great coverage throughout the Rocky Mountains.
Data Confidence
The coverage information for Denver is rated as medium-high confidence. Documentation is available elsewhere covering limitations of Coverage Critic's approach.
Last updated: February 27, 2024