Two Steps BeyondCoverage? Customer Service
- CompanyTwo Steps Beyond
- CategoryNavigation
- Published2010-12-22
- Current Version2024.1
- Price$4.99
- Content Rating4+
- CompatibilityMin. IOS 13.0
- Coverage? Customer Service
- Coverage? App Comments & Reviews (2024)
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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/
Coverage? App Comments & Reviews
Coverage? Positive Reviews
Updated to HD and app crashed 100%. Fixed.Updated subscription on iPhone 7+. Info page still says "No Subscription". Selecting "Restore Purchases" and app crashes 100% of the time. iPad version works properly. App support site doesn't let you submit a bug report so I'm doing it here. Update: Subscription issue fixed with new update. Updating review to 4 stars. If the app support email address was easier to find it would be 5 stars..Version: 2017.9
16-Aug-19: iOS 9 users, beware!Apparently, the coverage maps provided are contained within the app, not downloaded on demand when accessing the app. The good news: You don't need cell data or an Internet connection to look at the coverage maps. The bad news: The maps are updated only when the app is updated. (They have added a subscription service which might change that, but most of us use this app once in a blue moon, meaning that the subscription price would just not be worth it) (Think about it: When would you use this app? Only when traveling AND when you may be considering switching cell phone service) But that is a second piece of bad news: As of this writing (16-Aug-19), the current version of the app is for iOS 10. This means that those of us still using iPhone 4S or iPad 2 (iOS 9) are stuck with out-of-date coverage maps. Given the structure of the app, I do not know how they could fix it, if they wanted to. I do know that, as a reference tool I might use once or twice a year, I do NOT want to get involved with a subscription service. On the other hand, on my iPhone SE, I fully expect that the coverage maps are up-to-date. I just have to stop using the app on iPad 2..Version: 2017.11
Surprisingly usefulThis is a great app I’ve used for years. I work for the cellular industry and am constantly surprised how accurate these maps are (knowing how the original source maps are created by the carrier). The developer is regularly updating the app (thanks for X support!) and has not implemented ads or other user unfriendly things. The upgrade subscription is the only additional thing some people like me would want. I’m slowly starting to accept subscription models as developers need a consistent revenue to fund their operations. Totally recommend for the curious and almost required for anyone in the cellular industry!.Version: 2017.11
“Coverage” is fantastic!This app is great at showing you a fairly detailed look at where you can expect cellphone coverage. It’s also easy to use and the support is great. One last thing is that I first purchased this app 8+ years ago and it’s been regularly updated ever since with no additional payment required. It’s just been such a useful app with fantastic value. The developers really should be commended for the way they’ve supported their customers throughout the years..Version: 2021.5
Helped us decide.The app is extremely easy to use and allows you turn off and on different carriers and services. Allows you a quick visual of overlapping or nonexistent service for our great country. This app helped me sort through the complicated balance of what mobile phone carrier, considering coverage and price would be best for my family for our particular needs. It most definitely saved and will continue to save us money by not overbuying a carrier service for our needs. When we begin our adventure later this year. Will be adding a second carrier service based on the research from this coverage map. That information should help provide us with not only convenience, Internet comfort but also another amount of personal safety. Thank you. Mel & Linda.Version: 2019.2
IndispensableI’m a fulltime nomad and still have to work. This requires reliable Internet access, so when I’m considering a new campsite, the first thing I do is consult Coverage? To see if my intended destination is viable for me. It’s important to remember that this app is based on coverage maps provided by cell carriers, and we all know those can stretch the truth a bit. But despite that limitation, I find this app indispensable in making sound travel decisions. - Wildheart Wanders blog.Version: 2020.6.6
Great appThis app is great - the only thing I would add/change is that it should say what type of roaming there is (LTE/ HSPA+/3G/2G, and voice and text only), because for example, T-Mobile has only voice/data roaming in some areas, HPAA+ in some areas and LTE in some areas. That is the only area where there could be improvement..Version: 2017.11
Disappointed: Old Map Detail RemovedThis app previously had a decent local map which was removed a couple versions ago. Some may be willing to pay a subscription just to see a map. There are many other ways to see coverage maps without paying a subscription fee. The developers remove something that was previously part of the app and now charge for it. This app is no longer recommended..Version: 2017.9
Absolutely indispensableWe spend half the year traveling around the country in our RV. It is imperative that we have connectivity for our consulting work. We regularly use this app in determining our camping location. The app makes it so easy to see if we will have the coverage we need. Bravo to the developers!.Version: 2019.2
This app is greatI love this app. It allows me to see where I get 4/LTE coverage. That is so handy to know. Four star rating because there is no tab to see where 5G coverage is. I hope that tap comes soon because all the major carriers are starting to roll out their 5G coverage..Version: 2019.2
Five star worthy - BUT 5G Maps - When?Great app - used it for years. But WHEN will 5G specific coverage be shown? Even with HD purchased upgrade, now renewed for another year - no 5G yet. Developer’s web site says: “5G coming soon!”. When it arrives, I’ll upgrade my review to 5-stars..Version: 2020.6.6
When is the next update?I see the last update was in July and have noticed areas that have updated more towers to 5G & 5Guw.Version: 2023.7
Not fair business model.You want me to participate in sharing data and you charge me if I want higher map definition? No. Thank you. I can participate but I want free upgrade for that..Version: 2018.10
IssuePlease add the 4G option back!!! AT&T doesn’t use 3G much anymore and would like to know where 4G is at when I don’t have LTE. Can you please make 4G an option again?! Or maybe a way to go back to the previous app version?.Version: 2020.12
Coverage is great!This app is really helpful. We conduct business as we travel the country on our motorhome. The app is accurate and easy to use..Version: 2019.8
Great for finding cell coverageUse the app all the time to check for cell coverage before going camping.Version: 2019.2
Amazingly Useful!If you travel around the country. This map if for you!.Version: 2017.9
5gJust wondering will these maps incorporate 5g coverage I’m on Verizon just want to know will this update as carriers roll out coverage..Version: 2019.8
Still BuggyEven with the latest update, it’s buggy. It says my subscription expired. So I renewed it but it says I’m already subscribed for another 3 months.Version: 2020.6.5
Perfect AppThank you very much for the beautiful app! Works like a charm. Extremely recommended!.Version: 2019.8
Great app. Needs 5G supportWould like the App to start supporting 5G as all the carriers are rolling it out..Version: 2020.6.6
Awesome app. When's the next update?WHENS THE NEXT UPDATE?????!!!!! 😠.Version: 2018.2
Can’t just see AT&TCan’t select one vendor which makes it mostly useless!.Version: 2019.2
Verizon accuracyNot. Other carriers are probably more accurate and honest..Version: 2017.11
Essential app for working from the road!This app will now save me hours of trip planning. I am an RV'er who often works my tech job from remote places around the U.S. Previously, I had to search each carrier's website to determine if they'd have appropriate coverage and plan my route and camping spots accordingly (I use ATT for my iPhone and Verizon for my Mifi data). But I can now easily just look up both carriers right from this app on my iPhone. I also like that the map data is accessible offline, so if I'm stuck without coverage somewhere, I can easily figure out which way to go to find it. I'm just about to leave for a month-long trip to the Southwest, and this app will really be critical out there. So, thanks for the perfect timing! I look forward to the map image refinements and user coverage feedback enhancements in the future releases. My 2 enhancement requests would be: 1. To make the state boundary lines much thinner (they are really thick and make viewing of closeup areas near state boundaries difficult), and 2. provide a toggle or gesture to show/hide the filtering options so that you can view the full map without the clutter. But these are pretty minor nits--- the app is perfectly usable right now. Great job!.Version: 2.3
Great for travel planningThis app is perfect for making sure you are going with the right carrier when planning a journey or a short hop. We used it to make sure we would have uninterrupted coverage for our cross country adventure to California and beyond in January. Worth every cent. Update 2012: even better! We are travelling from TO to California then back - this app is a must have. The 4G option is great, knowing when to expect a better connection is valuable, esp. when a big meeting is coming up..Version: 2012.10
Quite useful !!I like this app. I don't know how accurate it is but it certainly seems to do the job..Version: 2016.1
Still The Best & Most Accurate!We use this app all the time while traveling. It's well done and always seems to get the latest updates (unlike the other apps!). Best app and worth the download..Version: 2014.4
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