In Kent County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Kent County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Kent County’s 643,140 residents. 5G reception covers up to 93.50% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Kent County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Kent County, MI 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 Kent County
Coverage:
99.88% of Kent County
99.34% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 92.61%
4G: 99.82%
3G or 2G: 98.52%
Plans start at $30/mo.
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Kent County
T-Mobile covers 99.88% 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 Kent County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
---|---|---|
5G |
92.61% |
80.72% |
4G |
99.82% |
99.00% |
2G or 3G |
98.52% |
92.39% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 92.61% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 7.21% 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 Kent County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Kent County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 92.61% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.82% of Kent County homes. 99.43% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Kent County
Coverage:
100.00% of Kent County
98.83% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 4.10%
4G: 100.00%
3G or 2G: 99.98%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Kent 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 Kent County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
---|---|---|
5G |
4.10% |
19.23% |
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
99.98% |
99.87% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 4.10% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 95.90% 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 Kent County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Kent County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 4.10% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Kent County homes. 99.98% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Kent County
Coverage:
100.00% of Kent County
98.82% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 1.24%
4G: 100.00%
3G or 2G: 100.00%
Plans start at $35/mo.
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Kent 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 Kent County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
---|---|---|
5G |
1.24% |
0.27% |
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 1.24% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 98.76% 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 Kent County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Kent County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 1.24% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Kent County homes. 99.27% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Kent County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Kent County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Kent County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Kent County, MI. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Kent County ranks #1281 out of 2579 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Michigan.
Best Kent County Cell Provider Key
The central parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the eastern areas of Kent County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Kent County, MI: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Kent County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 92.61% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Kent County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Kent County, MI
If the price of a Kent County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Kent 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 Kent 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.
Kent County, MI Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Kent County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Kent 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 Kent County covering 93.50% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (643,207 people) and 100.0% of the land (847.7 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Kent County
Kent County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Kent County cover 93.50% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 84.45% or 715.8 square miles of Kent County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Kent County comes from T-Mobile with 92.61% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Kent County
Kent 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 Kent County, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Kent County with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Kent 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 Kent County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Kent County land is provided by AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 92.61% in Kent County.
- The top estimated average speed in Kent County, estimated at 68.64, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Near Kent County
If you live near Kent 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 Kent County:
Counties close to Kent County
- Ottawa County, MI: better mobile coverage
- Ionia County, MI: worse mobile coverage
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- Muskegon County, MI: better mobile coverage
- Newaygo County, MI: worse mobile coverage
- Mecosta County, MI: worse mobile coverage
- Eaton County, MI: worse mobile coverage
- Kalamazoo County, MI: better mobile coverage
Counties with similar populations to Kent County
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- Polk County, FL: better mobile coverage
- Arapahoe County, CO: better mobile coverage
- Providence County, RI: better mobile coverage
- Baltimore City, MD: better mobile coverage
- Jefferson County, AL: better mobile coverage
- Davidson County, TN: better mobile coverage