In Marin County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 98.1% of Marin County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.96% of Marin County’s 260,295 residents. 5G reception covers up to 73.72% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Marin County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.

 

Marin County, CA 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.


AT&T Wireless

AT&T Wireless 5G available in Marin County


Coverage:

99.86% of Marin County

98.83% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 61.65%

4G: 99.18%

3G or 2G: 99.86%


Plans start at $35/mo.

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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Marin County

AT&T Wireless covers 99.86% 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 Marin County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
61.65%
32.92%
4G
99.18%
75.77%
2G or 3G
99.86%
96.84%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 61.65% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 37.53% 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 Marin County mobile providers.

AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Marin County

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 61.65% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.18% of Marin County homes. 99.86% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

T-Mobile

T-Mobile 5G available in Marin County


Coverage:

99.55% of Marin County

99.34% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 43.49%

4G: 98.78%

3G or 2G: 97.54%


Plans start at $30/mo.

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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Marin County

T-Mobile covers 99.55% 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 Marin County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
43.49%
40.65%
4G
98.78%
74.10%
2G or 3G
97.54%
63.32%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 43.49% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 55.29% 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 Marin County mobile providers.

T-Mobile Voice Quality in Marin County

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 43.49% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.78% of Marin County homes. 98.55% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Verizon Wireless


Coverage:

99.86% of Marin County

98.82% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 99.81%

3G or 2G: 99.51%


Plans start at $35/mo.

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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Marin County

Verizon Wireless covers 99.86% 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 Marin County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
99.81%
95.76%
2G or 3G
99.51%
83.46%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.81% 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 Marin County mobile providers.

Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Marin County

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.81% of Marin County homes. 96.38% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

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

 

Fastest Cell Service Down to the Marin County Neighborhood

The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Marin County, CA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Marin County ranks #2761 out of 3658 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in California.

Map of the fastest cell company in Marin County

Best Marin County Cell Provider Key

Verizon
AT&T
T-Mobile
Tie

 

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

 

Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Marin 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 Marin County. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 61.65% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 99.86% of Marin County homes.

 

Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Marin County, CA

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

 

Marin County, CA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Map of fastest mobile speeds in Marin County

Marin County Fastest Speeds Key

2G
4G
5G

Your mobile coverage in Marin 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 Marin County covering 73.72% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.94% of the county. Overall, 99.96% of homes (260,310 people) and 98.1% of the land (510.3 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.

 

5G Coverage Map and Availability in Marin County

Map of 5G mobile cell service in Marin County

Marin County 5G Coverage Key

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5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Marin County cover 73.72% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 51.99% or 270.6 square miles of Marin County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Marin County comes from AT&T Wireless with 61.65% coverage.

 

4G Coverage Map and Availability in Marin County

Map of 4G mobile cell service in Marin County

Marin County 4G Coverage Key

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4G/LTE networks have become one of the nation’s most common mobile coverage types for data, and in some locations, voice calls. In Marin County, 99.94% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.94% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Marin County with 99.81% coverage.

Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Marin 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 Marin County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless, with 99.86% of homes covered.
  • The best coverage across all Marin County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 96.84% of land area covered.
  • The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 61.65% in Marin County.
  • The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless, covering 99.81% of Marin County.
  • The top estimated average speed in Marin County, estimated at 58.78, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.

 

Mobile Service Near Marin County

If you live near Marin 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 Marin County:

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