In Lake County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Lake County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Lake County’s 230,052 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.45% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Lake County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.

 

Lake 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.


T-Mobile

T-Mobile 5G available in Lake County


Coverage:

100.00% of Lake County

99.34% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 99.45%

4G: 99.98%

3G or 2G: 99.68%


Plans start at $30/mo.

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

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
99.45%
97.37%
4G
99.98%
99.96%
2G or 3G
99.68%
97.25%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 99.45% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.53% 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 Lake County mobile providers.

T-Mobile Voice Quality in Lake County

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 99.45% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.98% of Lake County homes. 99.70% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

AT&T Wireless

AT&T Wireless 5G available in Lake County


Coverage:

99.84% of Lake County

98.83% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 51.82%

4G: 99.84%

3G or 2G: 99.84%


Plans start at $35/mo.

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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Lake County

AT&T Wireless covers 99.84% 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 Lake County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
51.82%
32.43%
4G
99.84%
99.84%
2G or 3G
99.84%
99.84%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 51.82% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 48.02% 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 Lake County mobile providers.

AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Lake County

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 51.82% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.84% of Lake County homes. 99.84% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Verizon Wireless


Coverage:

99.94% of Lake County

98.82% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 99.92%

3G or 2G: 99.75%


Plans start at $35/mo.

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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Lake County

Verizon Wireless covers 99.94% 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 Lake County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
99.92%
99.94%
2G or 3G
99.75%
99.63%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.92% 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 Lake County mobile providers.

Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Lake County

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.92% of Lake County homes. 99.38% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

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

 

Fastest Cell Service Down to the Lake County Neighborhood

The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Lake County, OH. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Lake County ranks #1099 out of 3396 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Ohio.

Map of the fastest cell company in Lake County

Best Lake County Cell Provider Key

Verizon
AT&T
T-Mobile
Tie

 

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

 

Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Lake County, OH: T-Mobile

Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Lake County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 99.45% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Lake County homes.

 

Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Lake County, OH

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

 

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

Map of fastest mobile speeds in Lake County

Lake County Fastest Speeds Key

2G
4G
5G

Your mobile coverage in Lake 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 Lake County covering 99.45% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.99% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (230,041 people) and 100.0% of the land (229.2 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.

 

5G Coverage Map and Availability in Lake County

Map of 5G mobile cell service in Lake County

Lake 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 Lake County cover 99.45% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 97.38% or 223.3 square miles of Lake County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Lake County comes from T-Mobile with 99.45% coverage.

 

4G Coverage Map and Availability in Lake County

Map of 4G mobile cell service in Lake County

Lake 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 Lake County, 99.99% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.99% is covered by 4G HD voice service. T-Mobile has the best 4G network in Lake County with 99.98% coverage.

Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Lake 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 Lake County houses is best with service from T-Mobile, with 100.00% of homes covered.
  • The best coverage across all Lake County land is provided by T-Mobile at 99.98% of land area covered.
  • The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 99.45% in Lake County.
  • The top estimated average speed in Lake County, estimated at 70.82, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.

 

Mobile Service Near Lake County

If you live near Lake 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 Lake County:

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