AT&T is the leading provider of mobile services in the United States with a share of 44.8 percent of wireless subscriptions in the first quarter of 2021. Verizon, and T-Mobile are the other major wireless operators in the United States.
What's the worst cell phone carrier?
Those are the findings of recent rankings from J.D. Power. The 2022 U.S. Wireless Network Quality Performance Study — based on responses from 28,041 wireless customers nationwide — found that T-Mobile consistently offered the worst wireless network quality.
What is the most reliable wireless network?
- T-Mobile. The best phone carrier overall.
- Verizon. A good alternative to T-Mobile.
- AT&T. Third place among the major carriers.
- Visible. A cheaper way to get unlimited data.
- Mint Mobile. Low rates if you pay upfront.
- Metro by T-Mobile. A good discount phone carrier.
- Google Fi.
- Consumer Cellular.
Is Verizon worse than T-Mobile?
Verizon wins the coverage battle over T-Mobile's network, but then again, Verizon wins the coverage battle against every provider. Expect reliable coverage with either carrier, but Verizon goes above and beyond, especially in rural areas.