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5G Road Trip: Midwest Coverage Tested!
13 Dec, 2025
Summary
- T-Mobile achieved 96.2% 5G coverage across 1,000+ miles.
- Verizon recorded speeds nearing 4GBps in Louisville, Kentucky.
- All three carriers maintained decent signal strength over 90% of the trip.
A recent road trip spanning over 1,000 miles across the Midwest put 5G network coverage to the test, revealing varied performance among major carriers. T-Mobile emerged as a leader, achieving an impressive 96.2% 5G coverage rate, utilizing both Non-Standalone and Standalone configurations. This comprehensive testing involved driving through parts of Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee, gathering over 120,000 data points.
While T-Mobile showcased broad coverage, Verizon delivered a standout performance in terms of speed, recording download speeds nearing 4GBps in Louisville, Kentucky. Encouragingly, all three carriers, including AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile, maintained decent or better signal strength for more than 90% of the extensive journey, indicating robust network development.
The testing focused on real-world conditions, simulating typical road trip scenarios along interstates and at common stops like gas stations. The results offer reassurance that reliable connectivity is increasingly available, even when traveling outside major metropolitan areas, ensuring users can maintain a signal for essential communication.
