In Erie County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Erie County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.99% of Erie County’s 75,136 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.29% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Erie County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Erie County, OH 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 Erie County
Coverage:
99.76% of Erie County
98.83% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 98.86%
4G: 99.76%
3G or 2G: 99.76%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Erie County
AT&T Wireless covers 99.76% 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 Erie County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
98.86% |
97.49% |
4G |
99.76% |
99.85% |
2G or 3G |
99.76% |
99.85% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 98.86% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.90% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #1 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Erie County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Erie County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 98.86% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.76% of Erie County homes. 99.76% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Erie County
Coverage:
99.99% of Erie County
99.34% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 77.41%
4G: 99.99%
3G or 2G: 99.92%
Plans start at $30/mo.
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Erie County
T-Mobile covers 99.99% 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 Erie County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
77.41% |
61.23% |
4G |
99.99% |
99.97% |
2G or 3G |
99.92% |
99.88% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 77.41% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 22.58% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #2 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Erie County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Erie County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 77.41% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.99% of Erie County homes. 99.95% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
99.85% of Erie County
98.82% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 99.80%
3G or 2G: 98.32%
Plans start at $35/mo.
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Erie County
Verizon Wireless covers 99.85% 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 Erie County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.80% |
99.79% |
2G or 3G |
98.32% |
99.03% |
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 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Erie County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Erie County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.80% of Erie County homes. 95.97% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Erie County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Erie County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Erie County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Erie County, OH. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Erie County ranks #1150 out of 3396 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Ohio.
Best Erie County Cell Provider Key
The western parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northeastern areas of Erie County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Erie County, OH: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Erie County. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 98.86% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 99.99% of Erie County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Erie County, OH
If the price of a Erie County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Erie 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 Erie 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.
Erie County, OH Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Erie County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Erie 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 Erie County covering 99.29% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.99% of the county. Overall, 99.99% of homes (75,166 people) and 100.0% of the land (251.4 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Erie County
Erie County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Erie County cover 99.29% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 97.94% or 246.3 square miles of Erie County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Erie County comes from AT&T Wireless with 98.86% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Erie County
Erie 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 Erie County, 99.99% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.99% is covered by 4G HD voice service. T-Mobile has the best 4G network in Erie County with 99.99% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Erie 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 Erie County houses is best with service from T-Mobile, with 99.99% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Erie County land is provided by T-Mobile at 99.98% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 98.86% in Erie County.
- The top estimated average speed in Erie County, estimated at 70.55, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Near Erie County
If you live near Erie 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 Erie County:
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