Paynes Creek, CA Cell Phone Coverage Map & Network Rankings (2026)

Don’t overpay for a network that struggles where you actually use your phone.

Using FCC mobile coverage data across Paynes Creek, CA zip codes, this guide compares the top-performing networks and the cheapest plans that use them.

Coverage rankings for Paynes Creek, CA

T-Mobile currently ranks first for coverage in this area, with a coverage score of 86.1. Compare Wireless Carriers uses FCC broadband map data to estimate and calculate coverage scores. More on that further below.


RankCarrierScoreOverall4G LTE5GFast 5GAverage Signal
1T-Mobile86.189.4%89.4%88.2%64.7% -89 dBm
2AT&T72.384.7%84.7%80.0%50.6% -120 dBm
3Verizon64.498.8%98.8%27.1%14.1% -99 dBm

Scores include coverage area, network type, and average signal strength.


Cell phone coverage map for Paynes Creek, CA

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Cell phone coverage by network in Paynes Creek, CA

#1

T-Mobile

Coverage Score 86.1
In Paynes Creek, CA
Overall
89.4%
4G LTE
89.4%
5G
88.2%
Fast 5G
64.7%
Average Signal -89 dBm
Tehama County, CA covered 51.7%
#2

AT&T

Coverage Score 72.3
In Paynes Creek, CA
Overall
84.7%
4G LTE
84.7%
5G
80.0%
Fast 5G
50.6%
Average Signal -120 dBm
Tehama County, CA covered 55.3%
#3

Verizon

Coverage Score 64.4
In Paynes Creek, CA
Overall
98.8%
4G LTE
98.8%
5G
27.1%
Fast 5G
14.1%
Average Signal -99 dBm
Tehama County, CA covered 59.8%

County coverage is shown for surrounding-area context and uses land-area only coverage.

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Coverage by ZIP code in Paynes Creek, CA

ZIP code areas can extend beyond city limits, so this table is best used for local comparison around the city.

ZIP CodeAT&TT-MobileVerizon
96075 50.3% 50.2% 26.4% 11.9% -120 dBm 62.7% 62.2% 57.5% 45.4% -91 dBm 64.9% 64.7% 14.5% 5.3% -104 dBm
96080 64.3% 64.0% 40.1% 24.9% -115 dBm 66.7% 66.1% 59.8% 44.4% -90 dBm 79.5% 79.5% 18.7% 10.5% -99 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 Paynes Creek, CA 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.