Participating carriers in our network operate over major nationwide 4G LTE and 5G infrastructure. Actual signal strength depends on your specific location and the carrier/network you're assigned to.
Available in most major metro areas through participating carriers' 5G-enabled network partners.
Broad nationwide 4G LTE coverage as a fallback where 5G isn't yet available.
Coverage in rural and Tribal areas varies by network partner — check availability by ZIP code during application.
Participating carriers in our network operate on major nationwide network infrastructure. The specific network (and therefore coverage map) you're placed on depends on which participating carrier serves your ZIP code and which you select during application. This matters whether you're activating a free government iPhone on Apple's network partners or a free 5G government phone running Android on a Samsung device — coverage quality follows the network, not the device brand.
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