In Franklin County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Franklin County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Franklin County’s 1,275,333 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.99% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Franklin County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.

 

Franklin County, OH 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 Franklin County


Coverage:

100.00% of Franklin County

98.83% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 99.87%

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 Franklin 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 Franklin County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
99.87%
99.19%
4G
100.00%
100.00%
2G or 3G
100.00%
100.00%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 99.87% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.13% 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 Franklin County mobile providers.

AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Franklin County

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 99.87% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Franklin County homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

T-Mobile

T-Mobile 5G available in Franklin County


Coverage:

100.00% of Franklin County

99.34% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 96.47%

4G: 100.00%

3G or 2G: 100.00%


Plans start at $30/mo.

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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Franklin 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 Franklin County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
96.47%
94.69%
4G
100.00%
100.00%
2G or 3G
100.00%
99.84%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 96.47% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 3.53% 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 Franklin County mobile providers.

T-Mobile Voice Quality in Franklin County

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 96.47% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Franklin County homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless 5G available in Franklin County


Coverage:

100.00% of Franklin County

98.82% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 1.16%

4G: 100.00%

3G or 2G: 100.00%


Plans start at $35/mo.

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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Franklin 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 Franklin County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
1.16%
0.81%
4G
100.00%
100.00%
2G or 3G
100.00%
100.00%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 1.16% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 98.84% 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 Franklin County mobile providers.

Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Franklin County

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 1.16% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Franklin County homes. 99.53% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

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

 

Fastest Cell Service Down to the Franklin County Neighborhood

The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Franklin County, OH. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Franklin County ranks #638 out of 3396 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Ohio.

Map of the fastest cell company in Franklin County

Best Franklin County Cell Provider Key

Verizon
AT&T
T-Mobile
Tie

 

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

 

Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Franklin 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 Franklin County. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 99.87% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Franklin County homes.

 

Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Franklin County, OH

If the price of a Franklin County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Franklin 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 Franklin 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.

 

Franklin County, OH Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Map of fastest mobile speeds in Franklin County

Franklin County Fastest Speeds Key

2G
4G
5G

Your mobile coverage in Franklin 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 Franklin County covering 99.99% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (1,275,339 people) and 100.0% of the land (532.3 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.

 

5G Coverage Map and Availability in Franklin County

Map of 5G mobile cell service in Franklin County

Franklin 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 Franklin County cover 99.99% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 99.62% or 530.3 square miles of Franklin County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Franklin County comes from AT&T Wireless with 99.87% coverage.

 

4G Coverage Map and Availability in Franklin County

Map of 4G mobile cell service in Franklin County

Franklin County 4G Coverage Key

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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 Franklin County, 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 Franklin County with 100.00% coverage.

Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Franklin 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 Franklin County 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 Franklin County 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 99.87% in Franklin County.
  • The top estimated average speed in Franklin County, estimated at 70.96, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.

 

Mobile Service Near Franklin County

If you live near Franklin 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 Franklin County:

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