In Louisiana, you’ll select from 7 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.9% of Louisiana’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Louisiana’s 4,663,219 residents. 5G reception covers up to 95.97% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Louisiana providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Louisiana 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 Louisiana
Coverage:
98.70% of Louisiana
99.34% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 89.70%
4G: 98.54%
3G or 2G: 93.15%
Plans start at $30/mo.
More about T-Mobile in Louisiana
T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Louisiana
T-Mobile covers 98.70% of homes in the state 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 Louisiana) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
89.70% |
65.42% |
4G |
98.54% |
88.19% |
2G or 3G |
93.15% |
65.21% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 89.70% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 8.84% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #1 out of 7 for a combination of coverage and speed among Louisiana mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Louisiana
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 89.70% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.54% of Louisiana homes. 93.98% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Louisiana
Coverage:
100.00% of Louisiana
98.83% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 83.50%
4G: 99.99%
3G or 2G: 99.97%
More about AT&T Wireless in Louisiana
AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Louisiana
AT&T Wireless covers 100.00% of homes in the state 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 Louisiana) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
83.50% |
40.22% |
4G |
99.99% |
98.38% |
2G or 3G |
99.97% |
99.36% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 83.50% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 16.49% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #2 out of 7 for a combination of coverage and speed among Louisiana mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Louisiana
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 83.50% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.99% of Louisiana homes. 99.98% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Louisiana
Coverage:
99.97% of Louisiana
98.82% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.05%
4G: 99.97%
3G or 2G: 99.24%
Plans start at $35/mo.
More about Verizon Wireless in Louisiana
Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Louisiana
Verizon Wireless covers 99.97% of homes in the state 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 Louisiana) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.05% |
0.00% |
4G |
99.97% |
99.02% |
2G or 3G |
99.24% |
92.80% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.05% of homes. 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 7 for a combination of coverage and speed among Louisiana mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Louisiana
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.05% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.97% of Louisiana homes. 98.98% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Louisiana homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Louisiana land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Louisiana Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Louisiana. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Louisiana ranks #14 out of 52 states and territories for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in the United States.
Best Louisiana Cell Provider Key
The northeastern parts of the state feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northwestern areas of Louisiana where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Louisiana: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Louisiana. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 89.70% of the state. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Louisiana homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Louisiana
If the price of a Louisiana mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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.
Local Mobile Providers in Louisiana
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Louisiana, and then partner with larger national companies to provide national service for traveling customers. We display network partners to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee coverage or charges outside of Louisiana and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about C Spire Wireless in Louisiana
C Spire Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Louisiana
C Spire Wireless covers 87.05% of homes in the state 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 Louisiana) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
38.67% |
20.63% |
2G or 3G |
86.87% |
72.86% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 38.67% of homes. 48.20% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank C Spire Wireless as #4 out of 7 for a combination of coverage and speed among Louisiana mobile providers.
C Spire Wireless Voice Quality in Louisiana
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 38.67% of Louisiana homes. 86.87% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about Cellular One in Louisiana
Cellular One Data Speeds and Coverage in Louisiana
Cellular One covers 83.11% of homes in the state with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 2G or 3G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Louisiana) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
2G or 3G |
70.05% |
47.53% |
70.05% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Cellular One as #5 out of 7 for a combination of coverage and speed among Louisiana mobile providers.
Cellular One Voice Quality in Louisiana
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.00% of Louisiana homes. 83.11% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about Tampnet in Louisiana
Tampnet Data Speeds and Coverage in Louisiana
Tampnet covers 20.63% of homes in the state 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 Louisiana) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
20.63% |
12.10% |
2G or 3G |
20.63% |
11.91% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 20.63% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Tampnet as #6 out of 7 for a combination of coverage and speed among Louisiana mobile providers.
Tampnet Voice Quality in Louisiana
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 20.63% of Louisiana homes. 20.63% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about Southern Linc in Louisiana
Southern Linc Data Speeds and Coverage in Louisiana
Southern Linc covers 1.40% of homes in the state 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 Louisiana) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
1.40% |
15.73% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 1.40% of homes. We rank Southern Linc as #7 out of 7 for a combination of coverage and speed among Louisiana mobile providers.
Southern Linc Voice Quality in Louisiana
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 1.40% of Louisiana homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Louisiana Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Louisiana Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Louisiana may vary based on your provider and location. The map above shows the fastest mobile data speeds in and around the state. 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 Louisiana covering 95.97% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the state. Overall, 100.00% of homes (4,664,015 people) and 99.9% of the land (43,163.5 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Louisiana
Louisiana 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Louisiana cover 95.97% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 72.13% or 31,165.0 square miles of Louisiana are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Louisiana comes from T-Mobile with 89.70% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Louisiana
Louisiana 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 Louisiana, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Louisiana with 99.99% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Louisiana for You
If you’re still struggling to choose a cell phone provider in the state, some of these facts may help you decide:
- Coverage to Louisiana houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Louisiana land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 99.76% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 89.70% in Louisiana.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with AT&T Wireless, covering 99.99% of Louisiana.
- The top estimated average speed in Louisiana, estimated at 67.22, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Near Louisiana
If you live near Louisiana but aren’t technically in the state, 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 Louisiana:
States close to Louisiana
- Mississippi: worse mobile coverage
- Arkansas: worse mobile coverage
- Alabama: worse mobile coverage
- Texas: better mobile coverage
- Oklahoma: worse mobile coverage
- Tennessee: worse mobile coverage
- Georgia: worse mobile coverage
- Missouri: worse mobile coverage
- Kentucky: worse mobile coverage
- Florida: worse mobile coverage
States with similar populations to Louisiana
- South Carolina: worse mobile coverage
- Alabama: worse mobile coverage
- Kentucky: worse mobile coverage
- Oregon: worse mobile coverage
- Colorado: worse mobile coverage
- Oklahoma: worse mobile coverage
- Minnesota: better mobile coverage
- Puerto Rico: better mobile coverage
- Connecticut: worse mobile coverage
- Wisconsin: worse mobile coverage