In the Augusta area, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of the Augusta area’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Augusta’s 594,299 residents. 5G reception covers up to 92.19% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Augusta providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Augusta, GA Top Cell Providers
Plans include 5G where available.
Coverage:
T-Mobile Network
Data Speeds:
Same as T-Mobile below
Plans start at $15/mo.
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Mint Mobile provides very affordable plans using the same network as T-Mobile throughout the United States.
Plans include 5G where available.
Coverage:
Verizon Network
Data Speeds:
Same as Verizon below
Plans start at $30/mo.
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Visible offers unlimited data, talk and text for $30/month powered by Verizon.
T-Mobile 5G available in the Augusta area
Coverage:
98.94% of the Augusta area
99.34% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 91.80%
4G: 98.80%
3G or 2G: 95.36%
Plans start at $30/mo.
More about T-Mobile in the Augusta area
T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in the Augusta area
T-Mobile covers 98.94% of homes in the city with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 5G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in the Augusta area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
91.80% |
67.70% |
4G |
98.80% |
90.40% |
2G or 3G |
95.36% |
66.89% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 91.80% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 7.00% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #1 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Augusta mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in the Augusta area
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 91.80% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.81% of Augusta homes. 96.06% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in the Augusta area
Coverage:
99.99% of the Augusta area
98.83% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 3.10%
4G: 99.71%
3G or 2G: 99.97%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in the Augusta area
AT&T Wireless covers 99.99% of homes in the city with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 5G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in the Augusta area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
3.10% |
7.74% |
4G |
99.71% |
96.63% |
2G or 3G |
99.97% |
99.78% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 3.10% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 96.61% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Augusta mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in the Augusta area
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 3.10% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.71% of Augusta homes. 99.97% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
99.99% of the Augusta area
98.82% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 99.99%
3G or 2G: 99.79%
Plans start at $35/mo.
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in the Augusta area
Verizon Wireless covers 99.99% of homes in the city with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 4G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in the Augusta area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.99% |
99.90% |
2G or 3G |
99.79% |
98.03% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.99% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Augusta mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in the Augusta area
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.99% of Augusta homes. 99.63% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of the Augusta area homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Augusta land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Augusta Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Augusta, GA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, the Augusta area ranks #1076 out of 2182 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Georgia.
Best Augusta Cell Provider Key
The southern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southeastern areas of the Augusta area where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Augusta, GA: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in the Augusta area. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 91.80% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 99.99% of Augusta homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Augusta, GA
If the price of a Augusta mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in the Augusta area including pre-paid, no-contract plans that start as low as $15 per line. Many of these providers such as Mint, Boost, and Cricket partner with the three major carriers to provide excellent coverage nationwide. With these discount options, the price of your Augusta wireless plan will quickly rise if you add additional lines or features such as a hotspot or unlimited data.
Plans include 5G where available.
Coverage:
T-Mobile Network
Data Speeds:
Same as T-Mobile above
Plans start at $15/mo.
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Mint Mobile provides very affordable plans using the same network as T-Mobile throughout the United States.
These providers all offer excellent coverage at a lower price compared to more well-known brands. Mint is generally regarded as the most affordable provider for unlimited data, with a high "throttle cap" of 35GB. Depending on where you live, you may prefer the AT&T network coverage offered by Cricket. Boost is a good option for international travelers.
Local Mobile Providers in Augusta, GA
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in the Augusta area, and then partner with larger national companies to provide national service for traveling customers. We display network partners to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee coverage or charges outside of the Augusta area and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about Southern Linc in the Augusta area
Southern Linc Data Speeds and Coverage in the Augusta area
Southern Linc covers 91.68% of homes in the city with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 4G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in the Augusta area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
91.68% |
80.44% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 91.68% of homes. We rank Southern Linc as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Augusta mobile providers.
Southern Linc Voice Quality in the Augusta area
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 91.68% of Augusta homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Augusta, GA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Augusta Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in the Augusta area may vary based on your provider and location. The map above shows the fastest mobile data speeds in and around the city. To see coverage for an individual provider, click the provider's availability maps above.
There are several types of mobile coverage to consider when evaluating a carrier’s geographic reliability. 5G is the fastest mobile data connection in the Augusta area covering 92.19% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (594,358 people) and 100.0% of the land (3,480.8 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Augusta
Augusta 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in the Augusta area cover 92.19% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 68.46% or 2,382.9 square miles of the Augusta area are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Augusta comes from T-Mobile with 91.80% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Augusta
Augusta 4G Coverage Key
4G/LTE networks have become one of the nation’s most common mobile coverage types for data, and in some locations, voice calls. In the Augusta area, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in the Augusta area with 99.99% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in the Augusta area for You
If you’re still struggling to choose a cell phone provider in the city, some of these facts may help you decide:
- Coverage to Augusta houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless, with 99.99% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Augusta land is provided by Verizon Wireless at 99.90% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 91.80% in the Augusta area.
- The top estimated average speed in the Augusta area, estimated at 67.98, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Near Augusta
If you live near Augusta but aren’t technically in the city, or you like to explore the region a lot, your coverage availability and speeds may vary.
Enter your zip code here to find more precise mobile numbers on your exact location. Here are our mobile and cell phone guides for several popular locations in and around the Augusta area:
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