Cell Phone Coverage In Ocean City
Verizon is predicted to have the best cell phone coverage in Ocean City, MD and the surrounding area. Check coverage at your location with the map below.
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Ocean City 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 Ocean City
The table below shows the proportion of Ocean City with coverage from different cellular technologies.| Network | 4G Coverage | 5G Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | 97% | 97% |
| T-Mobile | 96% | 96% |
| Verizon | 96% | 76% |
US Cellular And Dish Roaming Coverage
Neither US Cellular nor Dish have a significant presence in Ocean City. However, some subscribers may still have coverage in Ocean City thanks to roaming agreements.
Millimeter Wave 5G
Parts of Ocean City 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 Ocean City is likely sparse (mostly limited to dense, outdoor areas like popular parks or sports stadiums).
Ocean City Cell Signal Strength
There are 246 map hexes within the census-defined boundaries of Ocean City. 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 | 47% | 48% | 2% | 3% |
| T-Mobile | 32% | 64% | 0% | 4% |
| Verizon | 60% | 36% | 0% | 4% |
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, 126 hexes in Ocean City that fall in bodies water, along rivers, or near shorelines are excluded from the table above.
Crowdsourced Coverage Data In Ocean City
Coverage Critic has 1,286 crowdsourced data points from 67 map hexes within the boundaries of Ocean City. Data is available for AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon.
| Network | Unique Hexes | Total Observations |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | 64 | 827 |
| T-Mobile | 12 | 15 |
| Verizon | 51 | 442 |
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Maryland State-Wide Coverage Scores
| Network | Coverage Score |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 8.7 / 10 |
| AT&T | 8.7 / 10 |
| T-Mobile | 8.3 / 10 |
Data Confidence
The coverage information for Ocean City is rated as medium confidence. While the model is probably accurate, consider double-checking by consulting neighbors or checking coverage maps before signing up for a cell phone plan. Documentation is available elsewhere covering limitations of Coverage Critic's approach.
Last updated: February 27, 2024