In the Boise area, you’ll select from 7 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 87.2% of the Boise area’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.80% of Boise’s 693,952 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.36% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Boise providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Boise, ID 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 Boise area
Coverage:
99.76% of the Boise area
99.34% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 99.49%
4G: 99.75%
3G or 2G: 98.90%
Plans start at $30/mo.
More about T-Mobile in the Boise area
T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in the Boise area
T-Mobile covers 99.76% 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 Boise area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
99.49% |
47.03% |
4G |
99.75% |
62.41% |
2G or 3G |
98.90% |
28.17% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 99.49% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.26% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #1 out of 7 for a combination of coverage and speed among Boise mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in the Boise area
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 99.49% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.75% of Boise homes. 98.99% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in the Boise area
Coverage:
99.77% of the Boise area
98.83% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 91.44%
4G: 99.31%
3G or 2G: 99.76%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in the Boise area
AT&T Wireless covers 99.77% 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 Boise area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
91.44% |
16.14% |
4G |
99.31% |
44.59% |
2G or 3G |
99.76% |
81.65% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 91.44% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 7.87% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #2 out of 7 for a combination of coverage and speed among Boise mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in the Boise area
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 91.44% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.31% of Boise homes. 99.76% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in the Boise area
Coverage:
99.74% of the Boise area
98.82% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 1.29%
4G: 99.74%
3G or 2G: 99.43%
Plans start at $35/mo.
More about Verizon Wireless in the Boise area
Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in the Boise area
Verizon Wireless covers 99.74% 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 Boise area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
1.29% |
0.04% |
4G |
99.74% |
78.07% |
2G or 3G |
99.43% |
58.45% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 1.29% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 98.45% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 7 for a combination of coverage and speed among Boise mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in the Boise area
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 1.29% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.74% of Boise homes. 99.23% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of the Boise area homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Boise land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Boise Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Boise, ID. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, the Boise area ranks #212 out of 826 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Idaho.
Best Boise Cell Provider Key
The northwestern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northeastern areas of the Boise area where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Boise, ID: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in the Boise area. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 99.49% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 99.77% of Boise homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Boise, ID
If the price of a Boise mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in the Boise 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 Boise 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 Boise, ID
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in the Boise 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 Boise area and the providers’ coverage areas.
Coverage:
47.68% of the Boise area
0.00% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 0.06%
3G or 2G: 47.68%
More about CTC Wireless in the Boise area
CTC Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in the Boise area
CTC Wireless covers 47.68% 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 Boise area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
0.06% |
1.01% |
2G or 3G |
47.68% |
5.77% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.06% of homes. 47.62% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank CTC Wireless as #4 out of 7 for a combination of coverage and speed among Boise mobile providers.
CTC Wireless Voice Quality in the Boise area
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.06% of Boise homes. 47.45% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about Choice Wireless in the Boise area
Choice Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in the Boise area
Choice Wireless covers 73.87% of homes in the city with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 2G or 3G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in the Boise area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
2G or 3G |
17.68% |
8.35% |
17.68% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Choice Wireless as #5 out of 7 for a combination of coverage and speed among Boise mobile providers.
Choice Wireless Voice Quality in the Boise area
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.00% of Boise homes. 73.87% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
0.13% of the Boise area
9.86% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 0.13%
3G or 2G: 0.02%
Plans start at $30/mo.
More about US Cellular in the Boise area
US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in the Boise area
US Cellular covers 0.13% 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 Boise area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
0.13% |
0.10% |
2G or 3G |
0.02% |
0.04% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.13% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank US Cellular as #6 out of 7 for a combination of coverage and speed among Boise mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in the Boise area
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.13% of Boise homes. 0.02% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about Custer Telephone Cooperative in the Boise area
Custer Telephone Cooperative Data Speeds and Coverage in the Boise area
Custer Telephone Cooperative covers 0.22% of homes in the city with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 2G or 3G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in the Boise area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
2G or 3G |
0.22% |
0.32% |
0.22% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Custer Telephone Cooperative as #7 out of 7 for a combination of coverage and speed among Boise mobile providers.
Custer Telephone Cooperative Voice Quality in the Boise area
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.00% of Boise homes. 0.22% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Boise, ID Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Boise Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in the Boise 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 Boise area covering 99.36% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.78% of the city. Overall, 99.80% of homes (693,975 people) and 87.2% of the land (10,074.1 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Boise
Boise 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in the Boise area cover 99.36% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 37.38% or 4,319.9 square miles of the Boise area are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Boise comes from T-Mobile with 99.49% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Boise
Boise 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 Boise area, 99.78% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.78% is covered by 4G HD voice service. T-Mobile has the best 4G network in the Boise area with 99.75% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in the Boise 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 Boise houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.77% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Boise land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 81.75% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 99.49% in the Boise area.
- The top estimated average speed in the Boise area, estimated at 70.74, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Near Boise
If you live near Boise 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 Boise area:
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