Coverage?

Coverage?


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2024.1for iPhone, iPad and more
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About Coverage?

NEW: 5G maps & integrated speed testing!

Directly overlay and compare cellular carrier coverage maps! Perfect for travelers - research where you're covered across the USA (and now Canada!!)

** Follow our Facebook page to get update alerts: http://www.facebook.com/CoverageMapApp, or check our support page**

Coverage? focuses on helping mobile bandwidth junkies find cell signal as they roam. Save time looking up coverage on the carrier's websites, compare their claims head to head and better plan your travels to stay connected.

** The carrier's maps in your pocket: This app contains regional level maps based off of each major carrier's data map - as found on their website as of our last update. Quickly overlay the carriers you use to create your own personalized coverage map on your device.

** No internet needed: Our proprietary coverage maps are stored within the app on your device - no downloading needed! Quickly access where you're supposed to get a signal, even when you have none.

** Urban and rural areas: Maps are at a regional level, and cover the entire continental USA, Canada, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.

** Carriers included: AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, US Cellular.
** Canadian Carriers: Bell, Telus, Rogers (optional unlock)

** Know where to roam: view 5G, LTE, and roaming areas as overlays, focus on finding the coverage type you desire.

Check http://www.twostepsbeyond.com/apps/coverage for a quick video demo.

We created this app because we are full time 'technomads' ourselves who rely on mobile data to work remotely. Keeping this app updated is a priority for us, as we depend on it ourselves!

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Coverage FAQ:
Q: Why aren't the maps more detailed or released more often?
A: Our map updates require a lot of meticulous labor intensive processing. There's just no practical way to issue a new update every time a new tower is turned on. We monitor new coverage and try to find balance between effort & staying current. This generally means at least a couple updates a year.

Q: What makes 'Coverage?' unique?
A: There are great apps out there that collect user submitted signal reports - we recommend them and use them ourselves. However, those apps are only useful in markets with an active user base. We took a different approach with Coverage? - we needed a tool to at least give us an idea of where signal should be - urban, rural, and out in the boonies.

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Named 'Essential Tool' by Wired Magazine

** Winner - 'Most Useful App' - iOSDevCamp

"this app can be indispensable" - Lifehacker.com

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The maps in 'Coverage?' are provided in partnership with Ookla, and represent proprietary interpretations of the coverage reported by each carrier. You should not rely on the maps in Coverage to be perfectly precise or absolutely timely.

Ongoing map updates have been free - but to support the ongoing development costs, we now allow customers to subscribe to higher resolution maps that will be updated more frequently.

Coverage does not report or predict signal strength (there are great apps out there for that!). We can make no promises as to where you'll *actually* get signal.. there are too many variables - towers, device, terrain, weather, etc.

So… Got Coverage?

Additional information about The HD Maps Subscription:

This is an auto-renewable subscription, with a duration of one year.

The subscription fee will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase, and will automatically renew each year unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period.

Current subscriptions may not be canceled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase.

Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: http://www.twostepsbeyond.com/privacy/
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What's New in the Latest Version 2024.1

Last updated on Jan 27, 2024
Old Versions
Updated carrier maps to latest version.
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Version History
2024.1
Jan 27, 2024
Updated carrier maps to latest version.
2023.7
Jul 30, 2023
Updated to latest map files.
3023.3
Mar 15, 2023
Updated UI and verbiage in several places.
2023.2
Feb 5, 2023
NEW: Coverage now features mid-band 5G maps for all of the big three carriers - T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T!

If you subscribe to our optional HD coverage maps - you will now get access to detailed mid-band maps on AT&T for the first time, letting you compare AT&T's mid-band 5G with the mid-band maps from T-Mobile and Verizon.

Tracking mid-band 5G lets you see the areas where you are most likely to be able to get truly next generation 5G performance, not the "barely better than 4G" flavor of 5G found in many locations.

Additional Bug Fixes:
Corrected landscape layout issue with bottom button bar on devices with notch. 
Corrected Carrier Button layer issue in landscape.
2023.1
Jan 31, 2023
AT&T Mid Band start have been replaced with coverage maps!

All carrier maps updated.Corrected landscape layout issue with bottom button bar on devices with notch. Corrected Carrier Button layer issue in landscape.
2022.9
Sep 7, 2022
Introducing an Integrated Speedtest®
'Coverage?' has partnered with Ookla® to integrate accurate, unbiased network testing right onto your personalized coverage map. Try out the new Speedtest button to drop custom pins onto the map, and measure the performance you are seeing on each carrier you use in every location you travel.

And of course - all the coverage maps in the app have also been updated with all the latest information, including the latest 5G rollouts.

We have also removed the Sprint maps from this release now that T-Mobile has completed shutting down Sprint’s independent network, integrating it into its own. Farewell, Sprint!
2022.8
Aug 29, 2022
Introducing Integrated Speed Testing!
‘Coverage?’ has partnered with Ookla to integrate Speedtest.net testing right onto your personalized coverage map. Try out the new “Speedtest” button to drop custom pins onto the map, recording the performance you are seeing on each carrier you use in every location you travel.

And of course - all the coverage maps in the app have also been updated with all the latest information, including the latest 5G rollouts.

We have also removed the Sprint maps from this release now that T-Mobile has completed shutting down Sprint’s independent network, integrating it into its own. Farewell, Sprint!
2022.5
May 7, 2022
NEW: Mid-Band 5G layer! Subscribers to the HD maps will now also get access to a layer that shows off where you can find 5G mid-band coverage - known as 5G Ultra on Verizon , 5G+ on AT&T, and 5G Ultra Capacity (UC) on T-Mobile.
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GONE: Legacy 3G networks are being shut down, so this version of 'Coverage?' drops the 3G map layer.
2021.5
May 29, 2021
New to ‘Coverage?’ this year - we have greatly improved the ability to place and manage your own custom pins on the map!

Now you can add pins by using the search tool, by entering GPS coordinates, or by pressing and holding to drop a pin on the map. And the new pin manager lets you edit and name pins, and select which ones that you want to see displayed.

Also new - if you also own our app ‘US Public Lands’ which tracks cellular coverage maps, your pin collection is shared automatically between US Public Lands and ‘Coverage?’ - making it easier than ever to scout ahead.

And of course - all the coverage maps in the app have also been updated with all the latest information, including the latest 5G rollouts.
2021.2.1
Feb 17, 2021
Corrected issue with mmWave city display after update to new maps, and on launch.
2121.2
Feb 17, 2021
Corrected issue with HD Maps update related to showing MMWave city list.
2020.12
Dec 15, 2020
MAJOR UPDATE: 5G Coverage Maps!
We are now able to include 5G coverage maps from AT&T, T-Mobile, US Cellular, and Verizon!

This is the biggest update to ‘Coverage?’ in years, and it turns ‘Coverage?’ into an ideal tool to track and compare where the carriers are deploying next generation cellular technologies. Subscribers to our “HD Maps Subscription” also get access to more frequent 5G map updates, and an exclusive layer showing which cities feature ultra-fast mmWave 5G (aka 5G+ or 5G UWB) coverage.

This mmWave layer can be toggled off and on as needed - and is currently featured on the AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon maps.

TIPS: The Base Layer selector on the bottom left of the screen lets you select whether to show just LTE coverage, LTE plus 3G, or to also include roaming coverage. You can also now choose to layer 5G maps on top, and you can turn off the base layer entirely to focus exclusively on 5G coverage.


Also new earlier in 2020:
* Canadian Coverage Maps!
We’re excited to be able to offer ‘Coverage?’ in Canada via an in-app upgrade, with LTE maps now available for the 3 major Canadian carriers - Bell, Telus and Rogers.

* U.S. Cellular: We also added support for the nation's fifth largest carrier this year, and are now including 5G maps as well!


We are able to keep this app updated thanks to your ongoing support and positive reviews. Thank you!
2020.6.6
Jun 21, 2020
MAJOR UPDATE: Canadian Coverage Maps!
We’re excited to be able to offer ‘Coverage?’ in Canada, with LTE maps now available for the 3 major Canadian carriers - Bell, Telus and Rogers.

A one time unlock fee will permanently enable the Canadian maps for all three carriers inside the ‘Coverage?’ app.

For US based travelers - be sure to look up which Canadian carriers your US based plans roam onto, and enable the appropriate layers when headed north. Be sure to keep in mind any roaming restrictions or fees associated with your plan.

HD or SD Maps: If you have (or add later) the HD Maps subscription, this will apply to the Canadian maps as well - giving you access to higher resolution maps that are updated quarterly.

If you do not have the HD Maps subscription, you’ll have access to the standard resolution maps, and will receive map updates on a less frequent basis.

UPDATED: Newly updated maps for AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint.
FIXED: Issues with restoring previous purchases, and other bugs.

And from the April 2020 app release:
NEW: Added maps and support for U.S. Cellular - the nation's fifth largest carrier.

TIP: US Cellular does not have native nationwide coverage, and across much of the nations US Cellular customers are actually roaming onto other carriers, and may be subject to roaming usage limits. Use our US Cellular roaming layer to get a better idea when you are out of US Cellular native coverage, and thus might be at risk of running into roaming limits.
2020.6.5
Jun 20, 2020
MAJOR UPDATE: Canadian Coverage Maps!
We’re excited to be able to offer ‘Coverage?’ in Canada, with LTE maps now available for the 3 major Canadian carriers - Bell, Telus and Rogers.

A one time unlock fee will permanently enable the Canadian maps for all three carriers inside the ‘Coverage?’ app.

For US based travelers - be sure to look up which Canadian carriers your US based plans roam onto, and enable the appropriate layers when headed north. Be sure to keep in mind any roaming restrictions or fees associated with your plan.

HD or SD Maps: If you have (or add later) the HD Maps subscription, this will apply to the Canadian maps as well - giving you access to higher resolution maps that are updated quarterly.

If you do not have the HD Maps subscription, you’ll have access to the standard resolution maps, and will receive map updates on a less frequent basis.

UPDATED: Newly updated maps for AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint. General bug fixes and improvements.

And from the April 2020 app release:
NEW: Added maps and support for U.S. Cellular - the nation's fifth largest carrier.

TIP: US Cellular does not have native nationwide coverage, and across much of the nations US Cellular customers are actually roaming onto other carriers, and may be subject to roaming usage limits. Use our US Cellular roaming layer to get a better idea when you are out of US Cellular native coverage, and thus might be at risk of running into roaming limits.
2020.6
Jun 17, 2020
MAJOR UPDATE: Canadian Coverage Maps!
We’re excited to be able to offer ‘Coverage?’ in Canada, with LTE maps now available for the 3 major Canadian carriers - Bell, Telus and Rogers.

A one time unlock fee will permanently enable the Canadian maps for all three carriers inside the ‘Coverage?’ app.

For US based travelers - be sure to look up which Canadian carriers your US based plans roam onto, and enable the appropriate layers when headed north. Be sure to keep in mind any roaming restrictions or fees associated with your plan.

HD or SD Maps: If you have (or add later) the HD Maps subscription, this will apply to the Canadian maps as well - giving you access to higher resolution maps that are updated quarterly.

If you do not have the HD Maps subscription, you’ll have access to the standard resolution maps, and will receive map updates on a less frequent basis.

UPDATED: Newly updated maps for AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint. General bug fixes and improvements.

And from the April 2020 app release:
NEW: Added maps and support for U.S. Cellular - the nation's fifth largest carrier.

TIP: US Cellular does not have native nationwide coverage, and across much of the nations US Cellular customers are actually roaming onto other carriers, and may be subject to roaming usage limits. Use our US Cellular roaming layer to get a better idea when you are out of US Cellular native coverage, and thus might be at risk of running into roaming limits.
2020.4
Apr 16, 2020
NEW: Added maps and support for U.S. Cellular - the nation's fifth largest carrier.

UPDATED: Newly updated maps for AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint. Improved support for Dark Mode

TIP: US Cellular does not have native nationwide coverage, and across much of the nations US Cellular customers are actually roaming onto other carriers, and may be subject to roaming usage limits. Use our US Cellular roaming layer to get a better idea when you are out of US Cellular native coverage, and thus might be at risk of running into roaming limits.
2019.8
Sep 2, 2019
Maps updated to latest version!
2019.2
Mar 13, 2019
Maps updated to latest version!

Corrected issues related to checking map version, and restoring prior purchases / subscriptions.
2018.10
Sep 28, 2018
Fixed a small issue where "Restore Prior Purchases" would fail in some situations.
2018.9
Sep 18, 2018
Maps updated!

Also: Fixed some underlying issues to ensure the correct display of the subscription expiration date for those that have subscribed to the HD maps upgrade.
2018.2
Mar 2, 2018
NEW: ‘Coverage?’ can now optionally and anonymously share your location and connection signal strength details with our mapping partner Mosaik to help improve the accuracy of future coverage map updates.

Absolutely no identifying data is collected in this process.

Information is only shared when this app is open and in the foreground, and this feature is designed to have minimal impact on battery and cellular data usage.

Mosaik will use the collected data to update the crowdsourced maps in their Sensorly app, and eventually the collected data will help improve the maps here in 'Coverage?' as well to better take into account real world signal conditions.

You will be prompted to participate when you next open the app. This setting can be changed later by selecting "Learn About Data Collection" on the Info screen at any time.

ALSO: This release includes updated maps for all carriers and regions, improvements to the HD map version information, and a support email address has been added to the Info Screen.
2017.11
Nov 29, 2017
This update includes the latest maps from all carriers, along with improvements to the HD Maps update mechanism, and some bug fixes based on crash logs.

It also adds support for the iPhone X.

Cleanup from error reports.
2017.9
Sep 6, 2017
NEW: Corrected issue related to crashes when purchasing, and restoring purchases.

Prior Update: This update includes the latest maps from all carriers, along with improvements to the HD Maps version, new clearer licensing display on the info screen, and some bug fixes based on crash logs.

AT&T 2G Maps have been removed, as AT&T has now fully shut down its 2G network.
2017.8
Sep 2, 2017
This update includes the latest maps from all carriers, along with improvements to the HD Maps version, new clearer licensing display on the info screen, and some bug fixes based on crash logs.

AT&T 2G Maps have been removed, as AT&T has now fully shut down its 2G network.
2017.6
Jun 17, 2017
This release includes updated maps for all carriers and regions, along with changes to improve the notification and map updates for HD Map subscribers. It also includes the latest Apple Ratings capability.

Coverage? FAQ

Click here to learn how to download Coverage? in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Coverage?.
iPhone
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
Coverage? supports English
Coverage? contains in-app purchases. Please check the pricing plan as below:
HD Carrier Maps and Satellite Maps.
$5.99
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$3.99

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