In Ellis County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Ellis County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Ellis County’s 168,838 residents. 5G reception covers up to 91.68% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Ellis County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.

 

Ellis County, TX Top Cell Providers

Mint

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.

Visible

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

AT&T Wireless 5G available in Ellis County


Coverage:

100.00% of Ellis County

98.83% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 78.84%

4G: 100.00%

3G or 2G: 100.00%


Plans start at $35/mo.

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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Ellis 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 Ellis County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
78.84%
71.00%
4G
100.00%
100.00%
2G or 3G
100.00%
100.00%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 78.84% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 21.16% 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 Ellis County mobile providers.

AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Ellis County

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 78.84% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Ellis County homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

T-Mobile

T-Mobile 5G available in Ellis County


Coverage:

99.37% of Ellis County

99.34% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 68.43%

4G: 98.91%

3G or 2G: 98.56%


Plans start at $30/mo.

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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Ellis County

T-Mobile covers 99.37% 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 Ellis County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
68.43%
66.84%
4G
98.91%
97.25%
2G or 3G
98.56%
94.51%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 68.43% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 30.48% 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 Ellis County mobile providers.

T-Mobile Voice Quality in Ellis County

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 68.43% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.91% of Ellis County homes. 99.23% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Verizon Wireless


Coverage:

100.00% of Ellis County

98.82% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 100.00%

3G or 2G: 99.27%


Plans start at $35/mo.

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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Ellis County

Verizon Wireless covers 100.00% 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 Ellis County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
100.00%
100.00%
2G or 3G
99.27%
97.86%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 100.00% 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 Ellis County mobile providers.

Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Ellis County

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Ellis County homes. 99.23% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

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

 

Fastest Cell Service Down to the Ellis County Neighborhood

The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Ellis County, TX. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Ellis County ranks #3226 out of 5248 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Texas.

Map of the fastest cell company in Ellis County

Best Ellis County Cell Provider Key

Verizon
AT&T
T-Mobile
Tie

 

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

 

Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Ellis County, TX: AT&T Wireless

Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Ellis County. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 78.84% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Ellis County homes.

 

Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Ellis County, TX

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


Mint

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.


Cricket Wireless

Coverage:

AT&T Network

Data Speeds:

Same as AT&T above


Boost Mobile

Coverage:

T-Mobile Network

Data Speeds:

Same as T-Mobile above


Visible

Coverage:

Verizon Network

Data Speeds:

Same as Verizon above


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 Ellis County, TX

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

Cellular One


Coverage:

2.41% of Ellis County

0.33% of the USA


Data Speeds:

3G or 2G: 2.41%


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Cellular One Data Speeds and Coverage in Ellis County

Cellular One covers 2.41% of homes in the county with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 2G or 3G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Ellis County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
2G or 3G
2.41%
2.07%

2.41% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Cellular One as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Ellis County mobile providers.

Cellular One Voice Quality in Ellis County

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.00% of Ellis County homes. 2.41% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

 

Ellis County, TX Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Map of fastest mobile speeds in Ellis County

Ellis County Fastest Speeds Key

2G
4G
5G

Your mobile coverage in Ellis 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 Ellis County covering 91.68% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (168,875 people) and 100.0% of the land (935.7 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.

 

5G Coverage Map and Availability in Ellis County

Map of 5G mobile cell service in Ellis County

Ellis County 5G Coverage Key

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50%
100%

5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Ellis County cover 91.68% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 86.15% or 806.1 square miles of Ellis County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Ellis County comes from AT&T Wireless with 78.84% coverage.

 

4G Coverage Map and Availability in Ellis County

Map of 4G mobile cell service in Ellis County

Ellis County 4G Coverage Key

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50%
100%

4G/LTE networks have become one of the nation’s most common mobile coverage types for data, and in some locations, voice calls. In Ellis County, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Ellis County with 100.00% coverage.

Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Ellis 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 Ellis County houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
  • The best coverage across all Ellis County land is provided by Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
  • The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 78.84% in Ellis County.
  • The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless, covering 100.00% of Ellis County.
  • The top estimated average speed in Ellis County, estimated at 64.44, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.

 

Mobile Service Near Ellis County

If you live near Ellis 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 Ellis County:

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