T-Mobile currently ranks first for coverage in this area, with a coverage score of 82.1. Compare Wireless Carriers uses FCC broadband map data to estimate and calculate coverage scores. More on that further below.Coverage rankings for Connecticut
| Rank | Carrier | Score | Overall | 4G LTE | 5G | Fast 5G | Average Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T-Mobile | 82.1 | 87.3% | 87.2% | 77.6% | 56.0% | -91 dBm |
| 2 | AT&T | 73.4 | 94.3% | 94.3% | 61.1% | 41.5% | -113 dBm |
| 3 | Verizon | 68.1 | 94.2% | 94.2% | 36.8% | 22.2% | -96 dBm |
Scores include coverage area, network type, and average signal strength.
Cell phone coverage map for Connecticut
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Cell phone coverage by network in Connecticut
T-Mobile
- Overall
- 87.3%
- 4G LTE
- 87.2%
- 5G
- 77.6%
- Fast 5G
- 56.0%
AT&T
- Overall
- 94.3%
- 4G LTE
- 94.3%
- 5G
- 61.1%
- Fast 5G
- 41.5%
Verizon
- Overall
- 94.2%
- 4G LTE
- 94.2%
- 5G
- 36.8%
- Fast 5G
- 22.2%
Coverage varies by neighborhood. Your carrier shouldn’t.
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Coverage by county in Connecticut
Counties are shown for statewide comparison. Coverage percentages use land-area only coverage.
| County | Verizon | AT&T | T-Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol County, CT | 98.6% 98.6% 49.1% 31.1% -94 dBm | 97.4% 97.3% 69.8% 49.7% -112 dBm | 93.5% 93.5% 86.1% 65.3% -90 dBm |
| Greater Bridgeport County, CT | 98.0% 98.0% 49.6% 32.4% -93 dBm | 99.1% 99.1% 86.1% 46.1% -109 dBm | 93.1% 93.0% 86.3% 70.3% -87 dBm |
| Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT | 95.4% 95.4% 32.4% 20.3% -95 dBm | 96.8% 96.8% 59.3% 47.2% -114 dBm | 89.1% 89.1% 77.6% 54.7% -93 dBm |
| Naugatuck Valley County, CT | 98.9% 98.9% 61.1% 40.4% -93 dBm | 96.4% 96.4% 72.5% 46.5% -112 dBm | 92.0% 92.0% 83.5% 64.2% -91 dBm |
| Northeastern Connecticut County, CT | 92.7% 92.7% 23.0% 10.8% -99 dBm | 94.8% 94.8% 41.5% 28.3% -115 dBm | 93.9% 93.9% 81.8% 50.6% -94 dBm |
| Northwest Hills County, CT | 81.3% 81.3% 15.8% 7.6% -99 dBm | 80.1% 80.1% 42.4% 28.8% -116 dBm | 62.1% 61.9% 51.3% 32.8% -94 dBm |
| South Central Connecticut County, CT | 98.5% 98.5% 55.5% 37.7% -92 dBm | 98.6% 98.6% 80.7% 48.7% -109 dBm | 95.3% 95.3% 86.9% 71.5% -88 dBm |
| Southeastern Connecticut County, CT | 97.1% 97.0% 33.7% 18.1% -97 dBm | 97.9% 97.9% 59.1% 42.6% -114 dBm | 94.2% 94.2% 85.0% 61.5% -92 dBm |
| Western Connecticut County, CT | 94.6% 94.6% 30.7% 16.6% -96 dBm | 96.6% 96.6% 67.3% 42.4% -113 dBm | 85.3% 85.2% 73.6% 51.6% -92 dBm |
About The Coverage Data
Coverage and signal estimates are derived by Compare Wireless Carriers from carrier-reported data in the FCC’s National Broadband Coverage Map, last updated in June 2025. “Percent covered” shows how much of the city or ZIP code area has a carrier signal, whether weak or strong. Signal bars show the estimated average signal strength in areas of Connecticut where that carrier has coverage.
If a carrier says you should have service but you do not, run a challenge test with the FCC Mobile Speed Test App. The FCC uses those results to check carrier-submitted coverage data and requires a carrier response when enough tests show a pattern of inaccurate coverage reporting.