In Cole County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Cole County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Cole County’s 76,740 residents. 5G reception covers up to 97.97% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Cole County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Cole County, MO 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.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Cole County
Coverage:
100.00% of Cole County
98.83% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 93.72%
4G: 100.00%
3G or 2G: 100.00%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Cole 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 Cole County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
93.72% |
81.53% |
4G |
100.00% |
99.99% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 93.72% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 6.28% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #1 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Cole County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Cole County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 93.72% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Cole County homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Cole County
Coverage:
99.60% of Cole County
99.34% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 92.78%
4G: 99.58%
3G or 2G: 96.11%
Plans start at $30/mo.
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Cole County
T-Mobile covers 99.60% 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 Cole County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
92.78% |
79.51% |
4G |
99.58% |
97.83% |
2G or 3G |
96.11% |
77.65% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 92.78% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 6.80% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Cole County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Cole County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 92.78% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.58% of Cole County homes. 96.94% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
99.92% of Cole County
98.82% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 99.92%
3G or 2G: 97.08%
Plans start at $35/mo.
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Cole County
Verizon Wireless covers 99.92% 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 Cole County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.92% |
99.53% |
2G or 3G |
97.08% |
83.73% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.92% 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 Cole County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Cole County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.92% of Cole County homes. 96.54% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Cole County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Cole County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Cole County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Cole County, MO. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Cole County ranks #1034 out of 3125 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Missouri.
Best Cole County Cell Provider Key
The northern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southeastern areas of Cole County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Cole County, MO: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Cole County. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 93.72% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Cole County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Cole County, MO
If the price of a Cole County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Cole 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 Cole 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 Cole County, MO
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Cole 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 Cole County and the providers’ coverage areas.
US Cellular 5G available in Cole County
Coverage:
99.88% of Cole County
9.86% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 28.49%
4G: 99.82%
3G or 2G: 99.87%
Plans start at $30/mo.
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Cole County
US Cellular covers 99.88% 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 Cole County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
28.49% |
22.25% |
4G |
99.82% |
97.49% |
2G or 3G |
99.87% |
98.60% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 28.49% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 71.33% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank US Cellular as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Cole County mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Cole County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 28.49% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.82% of Cole County homes. 99.87% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Cole County, MO Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Cole County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Cole 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 Cole County covering 97.97% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (76,738 people) and 100.0% of the land (393.7 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Cole County
Cole County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Cole County cover 97.97% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 90.37% or 355.8 square miles of Cole County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Cole County comes from AT&T Wireless with 93.72% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Cole County
Cole 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 Cole County, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Cole County with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Cole 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 Cole County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Cole County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 93.72% in Cole County.
- The top estimated average speed in Cole County, estimated at 69.05, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Near Cole County
If you live near Cole 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 Cole County:
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