In the Chattanooga area, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.7% of the Chattanooga area’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.99% of Chattanooga’s 552,043 residents. 5G reception covers up to 93.90% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Chattanooga providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Chattanooga, TN 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 Chattanooga area
Coverage:
98.57% of the Chattanooga area
99.34% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 91.75%
4G: 98.44%
3G or 2G: 96.65%
Plans start at $30/mo.
More about T-Mobile in the Chattanooga area
T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in the Chattanooga area
T-Mobile covers 98.57% 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 Chattanooga area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
91.75% |
58.20% |
4G |
98.44% |
80.75% |
2G or 3G |
96.65% |
67.47% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 91.75% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 6.69% 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 Chattanooga mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in the Chattanooga area
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 91.75% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.44% of Chattanooga homes. 97.19% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in the Chattanooga area
Coverage:
99.99% of the Chattanooga area
98.83% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 73.02%
4G: 99.82%
3G or 2G: 99.91%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in the Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
73.02% |
43.86% |
4G |
99.82% |
97.60% |
2G or 3G |
99.91% |
98.60% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 73.02% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 26.80% 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 Chattanooga mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in the Chattanooga area
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 73.02% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.82% of Chattanooga homes. 99.91% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
99.80% of the Chattanooga area
98.82% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 99.80%
3G or 2G: 99.24%
Plans start at $35/mo.
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in the Chattanooga area
Verizon Wireless covers 99.80% 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 Chattanooga area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.80% |
97.08% |
2G or 3G |
99.24% |
90.34% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.80% 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 Chattanooga mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in the Chattanooga area
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.80% of Chattanooga homes. 99.07% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of the Chattanooga area homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Chattanooga land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Chattanooga Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Chattanooga, TN. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, the Chattanooga area ranks #604 out of 2108 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Tennessee.
Best Chattanooga Cell Provider Key
The northern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northwestern areas of the Chattanooga area where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Chattanooga, TN: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in the Chattanooga area. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 91.75% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 99.99% of Chattanooga homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Chattanooga, TN
If the price of a Chattanooga mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in the Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga, TN
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in the Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga area and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about Southern Linc in the Chattanooga area
Southern Linc Data Speeds and Coverage in the Chattanooga area
Southern Linc covers 58.73% 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 Chattanooga area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
58.73% |
54.43% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 58.73% of homes. We rank Southern Linc as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Chattanooga mobile providers.
Southern Linc Voice Quality in the Chattanooga area
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 58.73% of Chattanooga homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Chattanooga, TN Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Chattanooga Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in the Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga area covering 93.90% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.94% of the city. Overall, 99.99% of homes (552,103 people) and 99.7% of the land (2,083.1 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Chattanooga
Chattanooga 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in the Chattanooga area cover 93.90% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 63.92% or 1,335.2 square miles of the Chattanooga area are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Chattanooga comes from T-Mobile with 91.75% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Chattanooga
Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga area, 99.94% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.94% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in the Chattanooga area with 99.82% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in the Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.99% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Chattanooga land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 99.69% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 91.75% in the Chattanooga area.
- The top estimated average speed in the Chattanooga area, estimated at 67.82, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Near Chattanooga
If you live near Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga area:
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