In Beaufort County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.8% of Beaufort County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.97% of Beaufort County’s 182,658 residents. 5G reception covers up to 86.89% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Beaufort County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Beaufort County, SC 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 Beaufort County
Coverage:
99.93% of Beaufort County
99.34% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 86.89%
4G: 99.74%
3G or 2G: 99.60%
Plans start at $30/mo.
More about T-Mobile in Beaufort County
T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Beaufort County
T-Mobile covers 99.93% 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 Beaufort County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
86.89% |
86.83% |
4G |
99.74% |
97.66% |
2G or 3G |
99.60% |
93.60% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 86.89% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 12.85% 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 Beaufort County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Beaufort County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 86.89% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.75% of Beaufort County homes. 99.82% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
99.75% of Beaufort County
98.82% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 99.72%
3G or 2G: 99.65%
Plans start at $35/mo.
More about Verizon Wireless in Beaufort County
Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Beaufort County
Verizon Wireless covers 99.75% 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 Beaufort County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.72% |
98.72% |
2G or 3G |
99.65% |
98.70% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.72% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Beaufort County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Beaufort County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.72% of Beaufort County homes. 98.23% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
99.20% of Beaufort County
98.83% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 99.10%
3G or 2G: 98.89%
More about AT&T Wireless in Beaufort County
AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Beaufort County
AT&T Wireless covers 99.20% 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 Beaufort County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.10% |
97.41% |
2G or 3G |
98.89% |
97.29% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.10% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Beaufort County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Beaufort County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.10% of Beaufort County homes. 98.89% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Beaufort County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Beaufort County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Beaufort County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Beaufort County, SC. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Beaufort County ranks #799 out of 1223 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in South Carolina.
Best Beaufort County Cell Provider Key
The western parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southeastern areas of Beaufort County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Beaufort County, SC: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Beaufort County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 86.89% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 99.93% of Beaufort County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Beaufort County, SC
If the price of a Beaufort County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Beaufort 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 Beaufort 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 Beaufort County, SC
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Beaufort 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 Beaufort County and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about Southern Linc in Beaufort County
Southern Linc Data Speeds and Coverage in Beaufort County
Southern Linc covers 24.17% 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 Beaufort County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
24.17% |
43.34% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 24.17% of homes. We rank Southern Linc as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Beaufort County mobile providers.
Southern Linc Voice Quality in Beaufort County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 24.17% of Beaufort County homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Beaufort County, SC Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Beaufort County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Beaufort 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 Beaufort County covering 86.89% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.97% of the county. Overall, 99.97% of homes (182,650 people) and 99.8% of the land (575.0 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Beaufort County
Beaufort County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Beaufort County cover 86.89% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 86.83% or 500.5 square miles of Beaufort County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Beaufort County comes from T-Mobile with 86.89% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Beaufort County
Beaufort 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 Beaufort County, 99.97% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.97% is covered by 4G HD voice service. T-Mobile has the best 4G network in Beaufort County with 99.75% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Beaufort 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 Beaufort County houses is best with service from T-Mobile, with 99.93% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Beaufort County land is provided by Verizon Wireless at 98.91% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 86.89% in Beaufort County.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with T-Mobile, covering 99.75% of Beaufort County.
- The top estimated average speed in Beaufort County, estimated at 66.83, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Near Beaufort County
If you live near Beaufort 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 Beaufort County:
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