Cell Phone Coverage In Rochester
All three major networks are expected to offer good cell coverage in Rochester. Check coverage at your location with the map below.
Rochester 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 Rochester
The table below shows the proportion of Rochester with coverage from different cellular technologies.Network | 4G Coverage | 5G Coverage |
---|---|---|
AT&T | 100% | 88% |
T-Mobile | 95% | 84% |
Verizon | 100% | 0% |
Dish | 0% | 100% |
US Cellular | 100% | 68% |
Rochester Cell Signal Strength
There are 425 map hexes within the census-defined boundaries of Rochester. 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 | 7% | 29% | 64% | 0% |
T-Mobile | 3% | 40% | 52% | 5% |
Verizon | 15% | 53% | 32% | 0% |
US Cellular | 9% | 77% | 14% | 0% |
Dish | 35% | 65% | 0% | 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 Rochester
Coverage Critic has 385 crowdsourced data points from 99 map hexes within the boundaries of Rochester. Data is available for AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon.
Network | Unique Hexes | Total Observations |
---|---|---|
AT&T | 81 | 306 |
T-Mobile | 8 | 8 |
Verizon | 51 | 71 |
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Wisconsin State-Wide Coverage Scores
Network | Coverage Score |
---|---|
Verizon | 8.0 / 10 |
AT&T | 7.8 / 10 |
T-Mobile | 7.2 / 10 |
Data Confidence
The coverage information for Rochester 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