In Island County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.8% of Island County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.85% of Island County’s 81,636 residents. 5G reception covers up to 85.32% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Island County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Island County, WA 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 Island County
Coverage:
99.71% of Island County
99.34% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 81.90%
4G: 99.68%
3G or 2G: 97.91%
Plans start at $30/mo.
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Island County
T-Mobile covers 99.71% 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 Island County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
81.90% |
74.79% |
4G |
99.68% |
99.50% |
2G or 3G |
97.91% |
97.45% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 81.90% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 17.78% 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 Island County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Island County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 81.90% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.68% of Island County homes. 98.16% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Island County
Coverage:
99.77% of Island County
98.83% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 61.54%
4G: 99.70%
3G or 2G: 99.77%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Island County
AT&T Wireless covers 99.77% 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 Island County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
61.54% |
37.51% |
4G |
99.70% |
99.55% |
2G or 3G |
99.77% |
99.72% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 61.54% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 38.16% 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 Island County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Island County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 61.54% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.70% of Island County homes. 99.77% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
99.69% of Island County
98.82% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 99.62%
3G or 2G: 98.43%
Plans start at $35/mo.
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Island County
Verizon Wireless covers 99.69% 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 Island County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.62% |
99.60% |
2G or 3G |
98.43% |
97.63% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.62% 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 Island County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Island County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.62% of Island County homes. 98.43% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Island County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Island County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Island County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Island County, WA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Island County ranks #953 out of 1465 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Washington.
Best Island County Cell Provider Key
The northwestern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southern areas of Island County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Island County, WA: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Island County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 81.90% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 99.77% of Island County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Island County, WA
If the price of a Island County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Island 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 Island 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.
Island County, WA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Island County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Island 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 Island County covering 85.32% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.85% of the county. Overall, 99.85% of homes (81,634 people) and 99.8% of the land (208.0 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Island County
Island County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Island County cover 85.32% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 76.51% or 159.4 square miles of Island County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Island County comes from T-Mobile with 81.90% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Island County
Island 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 Island County, 99.85% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.85% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Island County with 99.70% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Island 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 Island County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.77% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Island County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 99.72% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 81.90% in Island County.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with AT&T Wireless, covering 99.70% of Island County.
- The top estimated average speed in Island County, estimated at 65.26, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Near Island County
If you live near Island 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 Island County:
Counties close to Island County
- Skagit County, WA: better mobile coverage
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- Jefferson County, WA: better mobile coverage
- San Juan County, WA: worse mobile coverage
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- Whatcom County, WA: better mobile coverage
- King County, WA: better mobile coverage
- Clallam County, WA: better mobile coverage
- Mason County, WA: worse mobile coverage
- Pierce County, WA: better mobile coverage
Counties with similar populations to Island County
- Henderson County, TX: worse mobile coverage
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- Manitowoc County, WI: better mobile coverage
- Newport County, RI: better mobile coverage
- Lincoln County, NC: better mobile coverage
- Vermilion County, IL: better mobile coverage
- Natrona County, WY: better mobile coverage
- Bartholomew County, IN: better mobile coverage