Supported Areas & Local Providers
Find participating providers and service availability in your specific area. Coverage varies by location, provider, and service type.
Types of Coverage Areas
Urban Areas
High-density cities with multiple providers and high-speed options
- All major carriers
- 5G and fiber networks
- Extensive device selection
- Competitive service plans
Suburban Areas
Growing communities with good coverage and provider options
- Most major carriers
- 4G LTE and 5G coverage
- Good device availability
- Residential broadband focus
Rural Areas
Remote areas with focused coverage from key providers
- Limited provider options
- AT&T and Verizon dominant
- Satellite internet options
- State-specific programs
Find Providers in Your Area
Use the tools below to find participating providers and check coverage in your specific location.
Online Coverage Tools
Contact Local Providers
Call or visit providers directly to confirm eligibility and coverage:
- Verizon: 1-800-922-0204
- AT&T: 1-800-331-0500
- T-Mobile: 1-800-937-8997
- Local Carriers: Check local directories
- Internet Providers: Visit provider websites
Regional & Local Providers
In addition to national carriers, many regional providers offer government program benefits.
Northeast Region
- Optimum (Altice): New York, New Jersey, Connecticut
- RCN: Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania
- Spectrum (Charter): Multiple states
- Frontier: Rural areas in multiple states
- Local Cooperatives: Various community networks
South Region
- CenturyLink: Texas, Florida, multiple southern states
- Spectrum: Florida, North Carolina, Georgia
- Cox: Arizona, Nevada, Oklahoma
- Windstream: Rural areas throughout the south
- Regional Carriers: State-specific providers
Midwest Region
- Spectrum: Illinois, Michigan, Ohio
- CenturyLink: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa
- AT&T: Extensive Midwest coverage
- WOW! Internet: Illinois, Michigan, Nebraska
- Local Municipal Networks: Various cities
West Region
- Comcast/Xfinity: California, Washington, Oregon
- CenturyLink: Washington, Oregon, Arizona
- Spectrum: California, Nevada, Arizona
- Cox: Arizona, Nevada, Utah
- HughesNet: Rural broadband satellite
Service Availability by Type
Wireless/Cellular Service
- Available: Nearly all populated areas
- Providers: Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, regional carriers
- Coverage: 99% of U.S. population
- Limitations: Some very remote areas may have limited service
Broadband Internet Service
- Available: Most populated areas
- Types: Cable, DSL, fiber, satellite, fixed wireless
- Coverage: 95% of U.S. households
- Rural Gaps: Some areas rely on satellite
Tribal Lands Coverage
Native American Reservations
Government programs are available on tribal lands with some unique considerations:
Available Services
- Federal Lifeline and ACP programs
- Tribal-specific broadband initiatives
- Mobile carriers with tribal coverage
- Satellite internet options
Special Considerations
- Some areas have limited provider options
- Tribal sovereignty may affect services
- Additional tribal assistance programs
- Contact tribal governments for local options
U.S. Territories
Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
Government programs extend to U.S. territories with local provider participation:
Puerto Rico
- AT&T and T-Mobile coverage
- Local providers: Claro, Liberty
- Spanish language support
- Limited 5G availability
Other Territories
- Guam: AT&T and local providers
- U.S. Virgin Islands: AT&T coverage
- Northern Mariana Islands: AT&T and local
- Satellite options available
Verify Coverage in Your Area
Check Addresses
Use provider coverage maps with your exact address
Call Providers
Contact local providers for confirmation
Visit Stores
Check with retail locations in your area
Can't Find Coverage?
If you're in a coverage gap or need help finding providers, contact us for assistance or reach out to government agencies.