In El Paso County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of El Paso County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of El Paso County’s 837,622 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.97% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the El Paso County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
El Paso County, TX 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 El Paso County
Coverage:
100.00% of El Paso County
99.34% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 99.90%
4G: 100.00%
3G or 2G: 99.92%
Plans start at $30/mo.
More about T-Mobile in El Paso County
T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in El Paso 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 El Paso County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
99.90% |
92.54% |
4G |
100.00% |
99.56% |
2G or 3G |
99.92% |
87.87% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 99.90% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.10% 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 El Paso County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in El Paso County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 99.90% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of El Paso County homes. 99.97% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in El Paso County
Coverage:
100.00% of El Paso County
98.83% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 98.53%
4G: 100.00%
3G or 2G: 99.99%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in El Paso 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 El Paso County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
98.53% |
74.33% |
4G |
100.00% |
99.53% |
2G or 3G |
99.99% |
98.89% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 98.53% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 1.47% 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 El Paso County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in El Paso County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 98.53% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of El Paso County homes. 99.99% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in El Paso County
Coverage:
100.00% of El Paso County
98.82% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.45%
4G: 100.00%
3G or 2G: 100.00%
Plans start at $35/mo.
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in El Paso County
Verizon 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 El Paso County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.45% |
0.07% |
4G |
100.00% |
99.99% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
99.92% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.45% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.55% 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 El Paso County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in El Paso County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.45% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of El Paso County homes. 99.99% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of El Paso County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as El Paso County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the El Paso County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in El Paso County, TX. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, El Paso County ranks #1220 out of 5248 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Texas.
Best El Paso County Cell Provider Key
The northern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northeastern areas of El Paso County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in El Paso County, TX: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in El Paso County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 99.90% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of El Paso County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in El Paso County, TX
If the price of a El Paso County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in El Paso 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 El Paso 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.
El Paso County, TX Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
El Paso County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in El Paso 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 El Paso County covering 99.97% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (837,702 people) and 100.0% of the land (989.4 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in El Paso County
El Paso County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in El Paso County cover 99.97% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 95.21% or 942.0 square miles of El Paso County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in El Paso County comes from T-Mobile with 99.90% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in El Paso County
El Paso 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 El Paso County, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in El Paso County with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in El Paso 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 El Paso County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all El Paso County land is provided by Verizon Wireless at 99.99% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 99.90% in El Paso County.
- The top estimated average speed in El Paso County, estimated at 70.97, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Near El Paso County
If you live near El Paso 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 El Paso County:
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