Carrierlytics City Coverage Guide

Rifton, NY Cell Phone Coverage Map & Network Rankings (2026)

Don't overpay for a network that struggles where you actually use your phone.

Using FCC mobile coverage data across Rifton, NY ZIP codes, Carrierlytics compares the top-performing networks and the cheapest plans that use them.



Cell phone coverage map for Rifton, NY

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Cell phone coverage rankings by network in Rifton, NY

#1

T-Mobile

Coverage Score 73.1
In Rifton, NY
Overall
100.0%
4G LTE
100.0% avg. -100 dBm 4G LTE signal where 4G LTE coverage exists: avg. -100 dBm
5G
100.0% avg. -99 dBm 5G signal where 5G coverage exists: avg. -99 dBm
Fast 5G
17.9% avg. -92 dBm Fast 5G signal where Fast 5G coverage exists: avg. -92 dBm
Ulster County, NY covered 49.3%
#2

AT&T

Coverage Score 72.0
In Rifton, NY
Overall
100.0%
4G LTE
100.0% avg. -106 dBm 4G LTE signal where 4G LTE coverage exists: avg. -106 dBm
5G
100.0% avg. -112 dBm 5G signal where 5G coverage exists: avg. -112 dBm
Fast 5G
50.0% avg. -105 dBm Fast 5G signal where Fast 5G coverage exists: avg. -105 dBm
Ulster County, NY covered 71.8%
#3

Verizon

Coverage Score 49.3
In Rifton, NY
Overall
100.0%
4G LTE
100.0% avg. -98 dBm 4G LTE signal where 4G LTE coverage exists: avg. -98 dBm
5G
14.3% avg. -108 dBm 5G signal where 5G coverage exists: avg. -108 dBm
Fast 5G
0.0%
Ulster County, NY covered 74.5%

County coverage is shown for surrounding-area context and uses land-area only coverage.

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Best phone plans for Rifton, NY

Best phone plans on T-Mobile's network for Rifton, NY

73.1 T-Mobile coverage score Ranked #1 in Rifton, NY
Best family plan
79.5 Value Score

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Fair Value

Price
$140.01/mo for 3 lines ($46.67/line)
Data
Unlimited
Hotspot
Unlimited
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Coverage by ZIP code in Rifton, NY

ZIP code areas can extend beyond city limits, so this table is best used for local comparison around the city.

ZIP Code AT&T T-Mobile Verizon
12471 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 66.7% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 33.3% 100.0% 100.0% 16.7% 0.0%
12487 99.5% 99.5% 84.7% 59.2% 93.1% 93.1% 86.7% 55.1% 100.0% 100.0% 58.9% 35.5%
12561 98.8% 98.8% 92.3% 68.4% 74.0% 74.0% 59.1% 33.3% 97.9% 97.9% 58.8% 33.4%

About The Coverage Data

Coverage and signal estimates are derived by Carrierlytics from carrier-reported data in the FCC’s National Broadband Coverage Map, last updated in June 2025. “Percent covered” shows how much of the city or ZIP code area has a carrier signal, whether weak or strong. Signal bars show the estimated average signal strength in areas of Rifton, NY where that carrier has coverage.

If a carrier says you should have service but you do not, run a challenge test with the FCC Mobile Speed Test App. The FCC uses those results to check carrier-submitted coverage data and requires a carrier response when enough tests show a pattern of inaccurate coverage reporting.