In Kern County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 97.4% of Kern County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.98% of Kern County’s 882,972 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.05% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Kern County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Kern County, CA 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.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Kern County
Coverage:
99.96% of Kern County
98.83% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 95.43%
4G: 99.88%
3G or 2G: 99.72%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Kern County
AT&T Wireless covers 99.96% 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 Kern County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
---|---|---|
5G |
95.43% |
58.45% |
4G |
99.88% |
92.28% |
2G or 3G |
99.72% |
93.18% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 95.43% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 4.45% 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 Kern County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Kern County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 95.43% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.88% of Kern County homes. 99.72% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Kern County
Coverage:
99.73% of Kern County
99.34% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 95.20%
4G: 99.57%
3G or 2G: 99.22%
Plans start at $30/mo.
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Kern County
T-Mobile covers 99.73% 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 Kern County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
---|---|---|
5G |
95.20% |
71.08% |
4G |
99.57% |
87.27% |
2G or 3G |
99.22% |
72.83% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 95.20% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 4.37% 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 Kern County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Kern County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 95.20% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.57% of Kern County homes. 99.29% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
99.96% of Kern County
98.82% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 99.96%
3G or 2G: 99.82%
Plans start at $35/mo.
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Kern County
Verizon Wireless covers 99.96% 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 Kern County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
---|---|---|
4G |
99.96% |
95.93% |
2G or 3G |
99.82% |
88.53% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.96% 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 Kern County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Kern County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.96% of Kern County homes. 98.83% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Kern County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Kern County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Kern County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Kern County, CA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Kern County ranks #1716 out of 3658 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in California.
Best Kern County Cell Provider Key
The northwestern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the eastern areas of Kern County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Kern County, CA: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Kern County. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 95.43% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 99.96% of Kern County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Kern County, CA
If the price of a Kern County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Kern 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 Kern 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.
Kern County, CA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Kern County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Kern 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 Kern County covering 99.05% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.97% of the county. Overall, 99.98% of homes (883,083 people) and 97.4% of the land (7,675.6 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Kern County
Kern County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Kern County cover 99.05% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 78.89% or 6,220.1 square miles of Kern County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Kern County comes from AT&T Wireless with 95.43% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Kern County
Kern 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 Kern County, 99.97% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.97% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Kern County with 99.96% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Kern 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 Kern County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless, with 99.96% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Kern County land is provided by Verizon Wireless at 95.94% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 95.43% in Kern County.
- The top estimated average speed in Kern County, estimated at 69.54, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Near Kern County
If you live near Kern 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 Kern County:
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