Mobile Coverage & Cell Phone Plans in Durham County, NC

In Durham County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Durham County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Durham County’s 306,457 residents. 5G reception covers up to 98.93% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Durham County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.

 

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Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Durham County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Durham County land area.

 

Fastest Cell Service Down to the Durham County Neighborhood

The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Durham County, NC. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Durham County ranks #895 out of 2395 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in North Carolina.

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The western parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southeastern areas of Durham County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.

 

Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Durham County, NC: T-Mobile

Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Durham County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 98.21% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Durham County homes.

 

Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Durham County, NC

If the price of a Durham County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Durham 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 Durham County wireless plan will quickly rise if you add additional lines or features such as a hotspot or unlimited data.

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 Durham County, NC

The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Durham 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 Durham County and the providers’ coverage areas.

 

Durham County, NC Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Durham County Fastest Speeds Key

Your mobile coverage in Durham 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 Durham County covering 98.93% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (306,482 people) and 100.0% of the land (286.4 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.

 

5G Coverage Map and Availability in Durham County

Durham County 5G Coverage Key

5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Durham County cover 98.93% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 97.03% or 277.9 square miles of Durham County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Durham County comes from T-Mobile with 98.21% coverage.

 

4G Coverage Map and Availability in Durham County

Durham 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 Durham County, 99.99% 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 Durham County with 100.00% coverage.

Mobile Service Near Durham County

If you live near Durham 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 Durham County: