In Fort Wayne, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Fort Wayne’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Fort Wayne’s 309,447 residents. 5G reception covers up to 100.00% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Fort Wayne providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Fort Wayne, IN Top Cell Providers
Plans include 5G where available.
Coverage:
T-Mobile Network
Data Speeds:
Same as T-Mobile below
Plans start at $15/mo.
View plans
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.
View plans
Visible offers unlimited data, talk and text for $30/month powered by Verizon.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Fort Wayne
Coverage:
100.00% of Fort Wayne
98.83% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 99.99%
4G: 100.00%
3G or 2G: 100.00%
More about AT&T Wireless in Fort Wayne
AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Fort Wayne
AT&T Wireless covers 100.00% of homes in the city 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 Fort Wayne) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
---|---|---|
5G |
99.99% |
99.82% |
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 99.99% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.01% 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 Fort Wayne mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Fort Wayne
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 99.99% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Fort Wayne homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Fort Wayne
Coverage:
100.00% of Fort Wayne
99.34% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 98.05%
4G: 100.00%
3G or 2G: 100.00%
Plans start at $30/mo.
More about T-Mobile in Fort Wayne
T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Fort Wayne
T-Mobile covers 100.00% of homes in the city 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 Fort Wayne) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
---|---|---|
5G |
98.05% |
97.82% |
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
99.99% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 98.05% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 1.95% 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 Fort Wayne mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Fort Wayne
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 98.05% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Fort Wayne homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Fort Wayne
Coverage:
100.00% of Fort Wayne
98.82% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.85%
4G: 100.00%
3G or 2G: 100.00%
Plans start at $35/mo.
More about Verizon Wireless in Fort Wayne
Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Fort Wayne
Verizon Wireless covers 100.00% of homes in the city 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 Fort Wayne) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
---|---|---|
5G |
0.85% |
0.51% |
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.85% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.15% 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 Fort Wayne mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Fort Wayne
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.85% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Fort Wayne homes. 99.18% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Fort Wayne homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Fort Wayne land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Fort Wayne Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Fort Wayne, IN. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Fort Wayne ranks #1 out of 2419 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Indiana.
Best Fort Wayne Cell Provider Key
The northwestern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southeastern areas of Fort Wayne where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Fort Wayne, IN: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Fort Wayne. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 99.99% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Fort Wayne homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Fort Wayne, IN
If the price of a Fort Wayne mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne 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.
View plans
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.
Fort Wayne, IN Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Fort Wayne Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Fort Wayne may vary based on your provider and location. The map above shows the fastest mobile data speeds in and around the city. 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 Fort Wayne covering 100.00% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (309,452 people) and 100.0% of the land (243.5 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Fort Wayne cover 100.00% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 99.95% or 243.4 square miles of Fort Wayne are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Fort Wayne comes from AT&T Wireless with 99.99% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, and AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Fort Wayne with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Fort Wayne for You
If you’re still struggling to choose a cell phone provider in the city, some of these facts may help you decide:
- Coverage to Fort Wayne houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, and AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Fort Wayne land is provided by Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, and AT&T Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 99.99% in Fort Wayne.
- The top estimated average speed in Fort Wayne, estimated at 71.00, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Near Fort Wayne
If you live near Fort Wayne but aren’t technically in the city, 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 Fort Wayne:
Cities close to Fort Wayne
- Wallen, IN: equal mobile coverage
- New Haven, IN: equal mobile coverage
- Nine Mile, IN: equal mobile coverage
- Arcola, IN: equal mobile coverage
- Thurman, IN: equal mobile coverage
- Tanglewood, IN: equal mobile coverage
- Hessen Cassel, IN: equal mobile coverage
- Huntertown, IN: worse mobile coverage
- Maples, IN: worse mobile coverage
- Ellisville, IN: equal mobile coverage
Cities with similar populations to Fort Wayne
- Glendale, AZ: worse mobile coverage
- St. Paul, MN: equal mobile coverage
- Henderson, NV: worse mobile coverage
- Toledo, OH: worse mobile coverage
- Scottsdale, AZ: worse mobile coverage
- Marietta, GA: equal mobile coverage
- Lexington, KY: worse mobile coverage
- Durham, NC: worse mobile coverage
- Greensboro, NC: worse mobile coverage
- Corpus Christi, TX: worse mobile coverage