In Bristol County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Bristol County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Bristol County’s 558,905 residents. 5G reception covers up to 97.14% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Bristol County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Bristol County, MA 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 Bristol County
Coverage:
100.00% of Bristol County
99.34% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 93.01%
4G: 100.00%
3G or 2G: 98.98%
Plans start at $30/mo.
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Bristol County
T-Mobile 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 Bristol County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
93.01% |
81.62% |
4G |
100.00% |
99.96% |
2G or 3G |
98.98% |
96.18% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 93.01% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 6.99% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #1 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Bristol County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Bristol County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 93.01% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Bristol County homes. 99.64% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Bristol County
Coverage:
99.97% of Bristol County
98.83% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 84.88%
4G: 99.97%
3G or 2G: 99.97%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Bristol County
AT&T Wireless covers 99.97% 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 Bristol County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
84.88% |
62.17% |
4G |
99.97% |
99.88% |
2G or 3G |
99.97% |
99.92% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 84.88% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 15.09% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #2 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Bristol County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Bristol County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 84.88% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.97% of Bristol County homes. 99.97% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
99.99% of Bristol County
98.82% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 99.98%
3G or 2G: 99.97%
Plans start at $35/mo.
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Bristol County
Verizon Wireless covers 99.99% 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 Bristol County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.98% |
99.92% |
2G or 3G |
99.97% |
99.67% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.98% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Bristol County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Bristol County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.98% of Bristol County homes. 99.97% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Bristol County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Bristol County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Bristol County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Bristol County, MA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Bristol County ranks #421 out of 1149 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Massachusetts.
Best Bristol County Cell Provider Key
The southwestern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the eastern areas of Bristol County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Bristol County, MA: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Bristol County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 93.01% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Bristol County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Bristol County, MA
If the price of a Bristol County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Bristol 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 Bristol 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.
Bristol County, MA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Bristol County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Bristol 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 Bristol County covering 97.14% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (558,949 people) and 100.0% of the land (553.1 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Bristol County
Bristol County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Bristol County cover 97.14% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 86.17% or 476.6 square miles of Bristol County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Bristol County comes from T-Mobile with 93.01% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Bristol County
Bristol 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 Bristol County, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. T-Mobile has the best 4G network in Bristol County with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Bristol 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 Bristol County houses is best with service from T-Mobile, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Bristol County land is provided by Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile at 99.96% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 93.01% in Bristol County.
- The top estimated average speed in Bristol County, estimated at 68.83, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Near Bristol County
If you live near Bristol 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 Bristol County:
Counties close to Bristol County
- Bristol County, RI: better mobile coverage
- Newport County, RI: worse mobile coverage
- Providence County, RI: better mobile coverage
- Plymouth County, MA: worse mobile coverage
- Kent County, RI: worse mobile coverage
- Norfolk County, MA: worse mobile coverage
- Washington County, RI: worse mobile coverage
- Dukes County, MA: worse mobile coverage
- Suffolk County, MA: better mobile coverage
- Barnstable County, MA: worse mobile coverage
Counties with similar populations to Bristol County
- Delaware County, PA: worse mobile coverage
- New Castle County, DE: better mobile coverage
- Union County, NJ: better mobile coverage
- Anne Arundel County, MD: better mobile coverage
- Summit County, OH: better mobile coverage
- Douglas County, NE: worse mobile coverage
- Utah County, UT: better mobile coverage
- Jefferson County, CO: better mobile coverage
- Stanislaus County, CA: better mobile coverage
- Brevard County, FL: worse mobile coverage