In Galveston County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Galveston County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Galveston County’s 327,089 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.89% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Galveston County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Galveston 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 Galveston County
Coverage:
100.00% of Galveston County
99.34% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 99.86%
4G: 100.00%
3G or 2G: 99.66%
Plans start at $30/mo.
More about T-Mobile in Galveston County
T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Galveston 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 Galveston County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
---|---|---|
5G |
99.86% |
99.33% |
4G |
100.00% |
99.99% |
2G or 3G |
99.66% |
98.10% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 99.86% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.14% 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 Galveston County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Galveston County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 99.86% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Galveston County homes. 99.83% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Galveston County
Coverage:
99.95% of Galveston County
98.83% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 99.67%
4G: 99.95%
3G or 2G: 99.95%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Galveston County
AT&T Wireless covers 99.95% 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 Galveston County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
---|---|---|
5G |
99.67% |
92.69% |
4G |
99.95% |
99.64% |
2G or 3G |
99.95% |
99.64% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 99.67% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.28% 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 Galveston County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Galveston County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 99.67% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.95% of Galveston County homes. 99.95% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
99.97% of Galveston County
98.82% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 99.97%
3G or 2G: 99.94%
Plans start at $35/mo.
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Galveston County
Verizon Wireless covers 99.97% 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 Galveston County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
---|---|---|
4G |
99.97% |
99.45% |
2G or 3G |
99.94% |
99.54% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.97% 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 Galveston County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Galveston County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.97% of Galveston County homes. 97.54% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Galveston County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Galveston County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Galveston County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Galveston County, TX. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Galveston County ranks #1427 out of 5248 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Texas.


Best Galveston 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 Galveston County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Galveston County, TX: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Galveston County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 99.86% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Galveston County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Galveston County, TX
If the price of a Galveston County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Galveston 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 Galveston 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.
Galveston County, TX Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G


Galveston County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Galveston 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 Galveston County covering 99.89% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (327,122 people) and 100.0% of the land (378.5 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Galveston County


Galveston County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Galveston County cover 99.89% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 99.39% or 376.2 square miles of Galveston County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Galveston County comes from T-Mobile with 99.86% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Galveston County


Galveston 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 Galveston County, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. T-Mobile has the best 4G network in Galveston County with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Galveston 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 Galveston County houses is best with service from T-Mobile, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Galveston County land is provided by T-Mobile at 99.99% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 99.86% in Galveston County.
- The top estimated average speed in Galveston County, estimated at 70.96, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Near Galveston County
If you live near Galveston 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 Galveston County:
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