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Cell coverage comparison in Sacramento, California
Based on crowdsourced speed tests and signal measurements in Sacramento, California, the current snapshot reflects over 27,000 speed tests and shows medians of 187.3 Mbps download, 13.4 Mbps upload, and 33 ms latency.
Performance by Carrier in Sacramento
Explore median download speeds, upload performance, and network latency for each major mobile carrier in Sacramento, calculated from millions of real-world, crowdsourced speed tests. These results reflect typical everyday performance to help you compare carriers and choose the network that delivers the fastest speeds, most responsive connections, and broadest coverage where you live, work, and travel.
DownDownload139.3 Mbps
UpUpload13.6 Mbps
Reliab.Reliability9.0 / 10
Cov.Coverage99.4%
Over 8,100 tests conducted
DownDownload381.8 Mbps
UpUpload13.9 Mbps
Reliab.Reliability8.9 / 10
Cov.Coverage100.0%
Over 7,100 tests conducted
DownDownload151.4 Mbps
UpUpload12.9 Mbps
Reliab.Reliability9.3 / 10
Cov.Coverage100.0%
Over 12,000 tests conducted
Performance by Carrier shows side-by-side results for the primary mobile providers measured in Sacramento. Each row reflects download, upload, latency, and reliability for that carrier.
Providers included in this comparison are AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon. Per-carrier test counts are shown in the table to indicate data accuracy.
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Network Performance in Sacramento
Get a complete view of mobile network performance across Sacramento with overall benchmarks and carrier-by-carrier breakdowns. Explore median performance metrics calculated from millions of real-world, crowdsourced speed tests. Start with the Sacramento-wide snapshot to understand overall network trends, then dive deeper to compare individual carriers side-by-side and see how each performs in speed, responsiveness, and availability.
Median Performance
Download
187.3Mbps
Upload
13.4Mbps
Latency
33ms
Reliability
9.0/ 10
Top Performers
Best Download: T-Mobile
381.8 Mbps
Best Upload: T-Mobile
13.9 Mbps
Best Latency: T-Mobile
30 ms
Best Reliability: Verizon
9.3 / 10
Best Coverage: T-Mobile
100.0%
Coverage Snapshot
5G100.0%
4G LTE100.0%
Based on over 27,000 speed tests
Network Performance aggregates all measured carriers in Sacramento to provide a baseline view of typical speeds and latency in the area. Use these medians as a quick indicator of overall network quality.
These medians are calculated from over 27,000 tests. Current medians are 187.3 Mbps download, 13.4 Mbps upload, and 33 ms latency.
Cell Phone Plans Available in Sacramento
Compare wireless plans from carriers with coverage in this area.
Recommended PlanSponsored
Mint Mobile Unlimited Annual
$30/mo
12 month term
T-Mobile
- Unlimited Datahigh-speed
- 20 GB Hotspot
- Unlimited Minutes
- Unlimited Texts
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Recommended Plan
Red Pocket Premium
$30/mo
Monthly plan
AT&T
- 50 GB Datahigh-speed, then 64Kbps
- 10 GB Hotspot
- Unlimited Minutes
- Unlimited Texts
Recommended Plan
Mint Mobile 15GB 3 Months
$35/mo
3 month term
T-Mobile
- 15 GB Datahigh-speed, then 128Kbps
- Hotspot Included
- Unlimited Minutes
- Unlimited Texts
Red Pocket 500MB 12 Months
$5/mo
12 month term
AT&T
- 0.5 GB Datahigh-speed, then Unknown
- Hotspot Included
- 500 Minutes
- 500 Texts
Tello 100 Mins
$5/mo
Monthly plan
T-Mobile
- No Data Included
- No Hotspot Included
- 100 Minutes
- Unlimited Texts
Tello 1GB 100 Mins
$6/mo
Monthly plan
T-Mobile
- 1 GB Datahigh-speed, then data stops
- Hotspot Included
- 100 Minutes
- Unlimited Texts
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Cell Coverage in Sacramento: FAQ
What is the best cell phone carrier in Sacramento?
Based on crowdsourced speed tests in Sacramento, T-Mobile currently leads in median download speeds. Compare carriers in the performance table above for the latest results.
Why might this page show limited data for Sacramento?
We need at least 25 recent speed tests to generate reliable local metrics. If we don't have enough tests yet, the page focuses on maps and nearby locations while we keep collecting data.
What is the reliability score?
The reliability score summarizes how dependable mobile performance is in Sacramento. It uses a 0.0 to 10.0 scale (higher is better) and is calculated from real-world speed test percentiles with weighted components: download (50%), latency (30%), and upload (20%). It evaluates the lower-end experience using the bottom 10%, 5%, and 1% percentiles when enough samples are available. If local speed testing is limited, a coverage-based fallback is used from signal quality distribution (great/good/poor).
How can I check coverage at my specific address in Sacramento?
Use the interactive map to check signal strength at your exact address. Visit the CoverageMap interactive map to explore 4G/5G availability.
How can I contribute coverage data for Sacramento?
Download the CoverageMap app and run a few speed tests with location enabled. Your results help improve coverage accuracy and unlock local rankings faster.
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