Cheapest Phone Plans With The Best Coverage In Alabaster, AL

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Cell Phone Coverage By Network In Alabaster, AL

AT&T

  • 16.39 Mbps
  • 1.68 Mbps
2 bars signal is fair

Covers

96.59%

Of Alabaster, AL

With A 5G Signal

And 85.71% Of Shelby County, AL
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T-Mobile

  • 25.12 Mbps
  • 2.29 Mbps
2 bars signal is fair

Covers

84.39%

Of Alabaster, AL

With A 5G Signal

And 68.88% Of Shelby County, AL
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Verizon

  • 33.24 Mbps
  • 2.88 Mbps
2 bars signal is fair

Covers

99.19%

Of Alabaster, AL

With A 5G Signal

And 90.11% Of Shelby County, AL
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DISH

  • 25.81 Mbps
  • 2.34 Mbps
1 bar weak signal

Covers

33.51%

Of Alabaster, AL

With A 5G Signal

And 0% Of Logan County, IL
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Where Did These Numbers Come From And What Do They Mean?

The numbers all come from publicly available data provided to the FCC by each wireless carrier. The raw data is available to download from the FCC’s National Broadband Coverage Map which was last updated in December of 2022. The Compare Wireless Carriers website has used this data to derive the numbers you see in the carrier cards shown above.

The download and upload speeds shown are the minimum 5G data speeds you should expect to receive in Alabaster, AL. In some cases you may experience slower data speeds, and in others you may experience speeds that are 10 times faster or more.

The percent covered represents the percentage of the city that is covered by any signal from a carrier, either strong, weak, or anything in between. In a majority of cases it is simply the percentage of land area in a given zip code that is covered by a signal, although in some cases water area covered is also used.

The signal strength meter bars shows you the average signal you can expect to receive in any given area in Alabaster, AL that actually has coverage.

Compare Wireless Carriers has elected to highlight 5G network coverage as a majority of new phones sold are now 5G capable and there is increased demand for 5G network coverage. However, 5G is not the be all end all. It is not a guarantee of faster data speeds than 4G LTE networks provide. And 5G networks still primarily require 4G LTE networks to place phone calls. And so further down below, you can review 4G LTE coverage data for Alabaster, AL if it’s important to you.

What To Do If You Don’t Get A Signal Where A Carrier Says You Should?

The FCC National Broadband Coverage Map and its associated speed test app are unique in the market. The speed test app is the only one on the market that the FCC holds carriers accountable to. Yes, you the consumer can use the FCC’s speed test app to inform the FCC that the data provided to them by a carrier is completely inaccurate. If you aren’t getting a cell signal in a spot a carrier claims you will, use the app and report it to the FCC. The carriers will have to answer to the FCC over your report. It’s pretty powerful stuff.

So Which Carrier And Plan Are Really Right For You?

Just because one or more of the carriers above have good coverage for you in Alabaster, AL, doesn’t mean you have to subscribe to that carrier for your wireless service.

Have you ever heard of the term “MVNO”?

Most people haven’t, yet tens of millions of wireless subscribers have their service provided to them by an MVNO. Simply put, an MVNO is any wireless provider that doesn’t have its own wireless network. Instead, they use another carrier’s network for service.

There are literally dozens of wireless providers that use either AT&T’s, T-Mobile’s, or Verizon’s network to provide service to their customers. Some MVNOs let their customers pick from any of those three major carrier networks for their coverage while others may only offer one carrier to choose from. MVNOs offer the same types of plans as the major carriers including unlimited data plans and plans with a finite amount of data so you don’t waste money on something you don’t need.

Most MVNOs operate as no credit check prepaid providers, although a small number of them offer postpaid services. MVNOs can offer you a great way to save money on your wireless bill. Some carrier-owned prepaid providers like AT&T’s Cricket Wireless, T-Mobile’s Metro by T-Mobile, and Verizon’s Straight Talk Wireless and Visible brands can also be great money-saving options.

Plans From Carriers In Alabaster, AL, That Use AT&T’s Network

AT&T’s network covers 96.59% of Alabaster, AL with a 5G cell signal and 99.91% with a 4G LTE signal. 

ProviderDataPrice 1-Line
(Month/Yr)		Family Plan
Price 4-Lines
(Month/Yr)
AT&T PostpaidUnlimited$65.99/$791.88$143.96/$1727.52
Boost Mobile35GB$25/$300$100/$1200
Save $491.88/yrSave $527.52/yr

ProviderDataPrice 1-Line
(Month/Yr)		Family Plan
Price 4-Lines
(Month/Yr)
AT&T PostpaidUnlimited$65.99/$791.88$143.96/$1727.52
Cricket WirelessUnlimited$50/$600$100/$1200
Save $191.88/yrSave $527.52/yr
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Plans From Carriers In Alabaster, AL, That Use T-Mobile’s Network

T-Mobile’s network covers 84.39% of Alabaster, AL with a 5G cell signal and 92.70% with a 4G LTE signal. 

ProviderDataPrice 1-Line
(Month/Yr)		Family Plan
Price 4-Lines
(Month/Yr)
T-Mobile PostpaidUnlimited$50/$600$100/$1200
US Mobile35GB*$25/$300$100/$1200
*35GB at high-speed then slowed to 1MbpsSave $300/yrSave $0/yr

ProviderDataPrice 1-Line
(Month/Yr)		Family Plan
Price 4-Lines
(Month/Yr)
T-Mobile PostpaidUnlimited$50/$600$100/$1200
Metro-By-T-MobileUnlimited$40/$480$135/$1620
Save $120/yrSave $-420/yr
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Plans From Carriers In Alabaster, AL, That Use Verizon’s Network

Verizon’s network covers 99.19% Alabaster, AL with a 5G cell signal and 99.87% with a 4G LTE signal.

ProviderDataPrice 1-Line
(Month/Yr)		Family Plan
Price 4-Lines
(Month/Yr)
Verizon Wireless PostpaidUnlimited$60/$720$100/$1200
US Mobile100GB*$44/$528$176/$2112
*100GB at high-speed then slowed to 1MbpsSave $192/yrSave $-912/yr

ProviderDataPrice 1-Line
(Month/Yr)		Family Plan
Price 4-Lines
(Month/Yr)
Verizon Wireless PostpaidUnlimited$60/$720$100/$1200
Visible by VerizonUnlimited$25/$300$100/$1200
Save $420/yrSave $0/yr
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A Closer Look At 5G Coverage In Alabaster, AL, By Zip Codes

5G Coverage In Alabaster, AL, By Zip Code
Zip CodeAT&TT-MobileVerizonDISH
35007
  • 97.2%
  • 2 bars signal is fair
  • 18.3Mbps
  • 1.8Mbps
  • 85.0%
  • 2 bars signal is fair
  • 25.3Mbps
  • 2.3Mbps
  • 100.0%
  • 2 bars signal is fair
  • 34.4Mbps
  • 3.0Mbps
  • 1 bar weak signal
  • 25.9Mbps
  • 2.4Mbps
35114
  • 96.0%
  • 2 bars signal is fair
  • 14.5Mbps
  • 1.5Mbps
  • 83.8%
  • 2 bars signal is fair
  • 25.0Mbps
  • 2.3Mbps
  • 98.4%
  • 2 bars signal is fair
  • 32.1Mbps
  • 2.8Mbps
  • 1 bar weak signal
  • 25.7Mbps
  • 2.3Mbps

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