As the two-year rollout of 5G cellular service continues, separate announcements from the big three phone carriers show that each is reaching at least 230 million Americans.
According to an AT&T and Frontier Communications announcement Wednesday (Oct. 6), the two have struck a network deal that will support deployment of AT&T’s 5G mobility network.
For its part, Verizon reported expansion of 5G to parts of five new cities, while T-Mobile said it now covers over 90% of Americans with 5G.
AT&T = 250 Million
AT&T’s coverage map reports its 5G service reaches more than 14,000 cities and towns in the U.S.
Verizon = 230 Million
Verizon reports that its 5G Nationwide low-band 5G network is now available in more than 2,700 cities across the U.S., and its coverage area includes more than 230 million people. Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband network is available in parts of 70 cities. 5G Ultra Wideband mobility will be available later in the month, increasing that number to 87 cities.
T-Mobile = 305 Million
T-Mobile reports its 5G network now covers over 90% of Americans, and in just a few years, it will provide 5G to 99% of Americans. It also covers 92% of interstate miles. Its Extended Range 5G network covers 305 million people, and its Ultra Capacity 5G network covers 165 million.