In Austin County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Austin County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Austin County’s 29,565 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.49% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Austin County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Austin County, TX 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 Austin County
Coverage:
98.52% of Austin County
99.34% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 88.04%
4G: 98.48%
3G or 2G: 88.10%
Plans start at $30/mo.
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Austin County
T-Mobile covers 98.52% of homes in the county 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 Austin County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
88.04% |
73.48% |
4G |
98.48% |
95.18% |
2G or 3G |
88.10% |
73.72% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 88.04% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 10.44% 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 Austin County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Austin County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 88.04% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.48% of Austin County homes. 94.61% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Austin County
Coverage:
100.00% of Austin County
98.83% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 78.83%
4G: 100.00%
3G or 2G: 100.00%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Austin County
AT&T Wireless covers 100.00% of homes in the county 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 Austin County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
78.83% |
89.42% |
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 78.83% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 21.17% 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 Austin County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Austin County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 78.83% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Austin County homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
100.00% of Austin County
98.82% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 100.00%
3G or 2G: 99.72%
Plans start at $35/mo.
More about Verizon Wireless in Austin County
Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Austin County
Verizon Wireless covers 100.00% of homes in the county 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 Austin County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
99.72% |
99.26% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 100.00% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Austin County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Austin County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Austin County homes. 99.54% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Austin County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Austin County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Austin County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Austin County, TX. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Austin County ranks #1813 out of 5248 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Texas.
Best Austin County Cell Provider Key
The southern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northwestern areas of Austin County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Austin County, TX: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Austin County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 88.04% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Austin County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Austin County, TX
If the price of a Austin County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Austin County 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 Austin County 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 Austin County, TX
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Austin County, 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 Austin County and the providers’ coverage areas.
Evolve Broadband 5G available in Austin County
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Evolve Broadband Data Speeds and Coverage in Austin County
Evolve Broadband covers 97.55% of homes in the county 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 Austin County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
89.43% |
84.86% |
4G |
8.89% |
10.12% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 89.43% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.00% of homes. We rank Evolve Broadband as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Austin County mobile providers.
Evolve Broadband Voice Quality in Austin County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 89.43% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 8.89% of Austin County homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Austin County, TX Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Austin County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Austin County may vary based on your provider and location. The map above shows the fastest mobile data speeds in and around the county. 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 Austin County covering 99.49% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (29,532 people) and 100.0% of the land (646.5 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Austin County
Austin County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Austin County cover 99.49% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 98.29% or 635.4 square miles of Austin County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Austin County comes from Evolve Broadband with 89.43% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Austin County
Austin County 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 Austin County, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Austin County with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Austin County for You
If you’re still struggling to choose a cell phone provider in the county, some of these facts may help you decide:
- Coverage to Austin County houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Austin County land is provided by Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from Evolve Broadband reporting 89.43% in Austin County.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless, covering 100.00% of Austin County.
- The top estimated average speed in Austin County, estimated at 66.68, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Near Austin County
If you live near Austin County but aren’t technically in the county, 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 Austin County:
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