Our picks for San Antonio
All three majors cover 100% of San Antonio — the differences are speed, 5G reach, and price.
San Antonio carrier comparison
Local considerations & tips
AT&T is headquartered in Texas and its San Antonio coverage reflects that: broad and reliable citywide. Cricket rides the same network with local retail support, making it a strong budget route onto AT&T.
The metro stretches north into Stone Oak and beyond. Coverage stays strong, but T-Mobile's fastest 5G is densest in the urban core while Verizon is the steadier pick out in the newer suburbs.
Around the Alamodome, Frost Bank Center, and big Fiesta and River Walk crowds, networks congest. Postpaid and priority-data plans keep speed where budget MVNOs slow down.
San Antonio plan FAQ
AT&T has broad, reliable coverage across San Antonio thanks to its Texas home-network strength, while T-Mobile posts the fastest 5G across the metro. Both are excellent; pick AT&T for reach, T-Mobile for speed.
Cricket (AT&T's network) from around $25/mo with local retail support, or Mint Mobile Unlimited at $30/mo on a 12-month plan, on T-Mobile.
Yes, especially in the northern suburbs like Stone Oak and residential areas like Alamo Heights. It trails AT&T and T-Mobile slightly downtown but remains reliable.
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Bottom line
In San Antonio, AT&T's home-turf coverage and T-Mobile's fast 5G lead — AT&T for reliable reach across the metro, T-Mobile for the fastest speeds in the core. Get either cheaply through US Mobile or Cricket, and test coverage at your address before switching, especially in the growing northern suburbs.
- Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T coverage maps for San Antonio
- Plan prices from our plan reviews; see each review for its checked date
- Our scoring method: How we rank
Coverage varies street by street and indoors. Test with a free trial before you switch.