Help Question about So Cal 4g coverage area

[MyUsernameRox]

I'm wanting to buy a connect but I was wondering, is 4g really available in the areas shown on the coverage map?

When I'm at home in Westminster, OC I have almost no 3g-very weak/intermittent and mostly stays on 1x so my phone is set on cdma only at home.

However in downtown L.A. and Long Beach I have consistent strong 3g; 3-4 bars and it doesn't drop to 1x.

I was wondering if the 4g is the same way because I'd hate to get the connect only to learn I can't use the 4g at home, but only when I'm in LA or LBC.

I know better than to ask the metropcs store-their goal is to sell me a new phone, not scare me away. If anyone can shed some light I'd appreciate it.

 

[samthegam]

For the most part the map is pretty accurate. I have picked up 4G signal in most parts of LA & OC. I have been surprised as I have been able to pick up 4G in areas on the map that show no 4G coverage. I have been to Anaheim, Cypress, Buena Park, Tustin, Orange in the OC and have had 4G in these areas.

 

[jv951]

Well here in Riverside, I have a good 4G signal most of the time.