Is there a tower near me?

[tamekanikki]

Considering switching from another carrier, but would like to know what my cell phone reception would be like.

[Snn5]

Check sites like OpenSignal, but not Root Metrics...it's a bit biased towards Verizon.

[tamekanikki]

Not a deal breaker BTW, just want to know before I make the big switch.

[Snn5]

Verizon is everywhere, but you must have a really good reason to switch TO Verizon instead of FROM verizon.

[dilbertaz]

CellReception | Find a better signal.

Might be worth a look, in my area it doesn't show all the Verizon towers, I am guessing it may depend on who owns the towers as to whether they show up as Verizon.

Are you primarily interested in phone or data coverage?

Are you a large or small data consumer? 

Are you coming from an unlimited data plan?

Why are you interested in switching?  What are you seeking?

Do you travel much? 

[Snn5]

The map on that site was fairly accurate, except it showed no Sprint towers, which isnt accurate.

[dilbertaz]

Depends on your area, my shows all the Sprint towers but only Verizon on South side of town nothing North.

[Loquat · Accepted solution]

Keep in mind that coverage maps may show really good service in a particular area but once you get inside a building that could all fade away...FAST!  I've had this happen to me and I've watched it happen many times at some of the places I frequent which the coverage map shows strong service.  Doing your homework is a great first step...but you'll never truly know until you get a device from a specific carrier in your hand and start utilizing it the area you frequent.  Thank god for a return window...even if there is a small restocking fee...

[tamekanikki]

I don't travel excessively, but I live in a rural-ish area, so I just wanted to be sure that there actually were towers near me before even bothering to walk into the store.

[tamekanikki]

Thanks. Why is it that coverage varies this way? Is it something in the walls of the building?