In Mobile County, you’ll select from 6 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Mobile County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Mobile County’s 414,659 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.18% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Mobile County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Mobile County, AL 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 Mobile County
Coverage:
99.98% of Mobile County
98.83% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 95.90%
4G: 99.97%
3G or 2G: 99.98%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Mobile County
AT&T Wireless covers 99.98% 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 Mobile County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
---|---|---|
5G |
95.90% |
73.81% |
4G |
99.97% |
99.62% |
2G or 3G |
99.98% |
99.87% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 95.90% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 4.07% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #1 out of 6 for a combination of coverage and speed among Mobile County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Mobile County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 95.90% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.97% of Mobile County homes. 99.98% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Mobile County
Coverage:
99.95% of Mobile County
99.34% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 95.87%
4G: 99.93%
3G or 2G: 99.66%
Plans start at $30/mo.
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Mobile County
T-Mobile covers 99.95% 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 Mobile County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
---|---|---|
5G |
95.87% |
88.78% |
4G |
99.93% |
98.71% |
2G or 3G |
99.66% |
94.50% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 95.87% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 4.06% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #2 out of 6 for a combination of coverage and speed among Mobile County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Mobile County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 95.87% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.93% of Mobile County homes. 99.69% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
99.98% of Mobile County
98.82% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 99.97%
3G or 2G: 99.76%
Plans start at $35/mo.
More about Verizon Wireless in Mobile County
Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Mobile County
Verizon Wireless covers 99.98% 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 Mobile County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
---|---|---|
4G |
99.97% |
99.72% |
2G or 3G |
99.76% |
92.71% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.97% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 6 for a combination of coverage and speed among Mobile County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Mobile County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.97% of Mobile County homes. 99.76% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Mobile County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Mobile County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Mobile County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Mobile County, AL. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Mobile County ranks #491 out of 2155 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Alabama.
Best Mobile County Cell Provider Key
The eastern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northwestern areas of Mobile County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Mobile County, AL: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Mobile County. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 95.90% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 99.98% of Mobile County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Mobile County, AL
If the price of a Mobile County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Mobile 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 Mobile 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.
Local Mobile Providers in Mobile County, AL
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Mobile County, 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 Mobile County and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about Southern Linc in Mobile County
Southern Linc Data Speeds and Coverage in Mobile County
Southern Linc covers 99.52% 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 Mobile County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
---|---|---|
4G |
99.52% |
94.03% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.52% of homes. We rank Southern Linc as #4 out of 6 for a combination of coverage and speed among Mobile County mobile providers.
Southern Linc Voice Quality in Mobile County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.52% of Mobile County homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
51.28% of Mobile County
1.14% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 4.71%
3G or 2G: 51.28%
More about C Spire Wireless in Mobile County
C Spire Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Mobile County
C Spire Wireless covers 51.28% 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 Mobile County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
---|---|---|
4G |
4.71% |
12.59% |
2G or 3G |
51.28% |
60.78% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 4.71% of homes. 46.57% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank C Spire Wireless as #5 out of 6 for a combination of coverage and speed among Mobile County mobile providers.
C Spire Wireless Voice Quality in Mobile County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 4.71% of Mobile County homes. 51.28% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about Tampnet in Mobile County
Tampnet Data Speeds and Coverage in Mobile County
Tampnet covers 7.38% 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 Mobile County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
---|---|---|
4G |
6.81% |
9.82% |
2G or 3G |
7.38% |
9.84% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 6.81% of homes. 0.57% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Tampnet as #6 out of 6 for a combination of coverage and speed among Mobile County mobile providers.
Tampnet Voice Quality in Mobile County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 6.81% of Mobile County homes. 7.38% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Mobile County, AL Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Mobile County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Mobile 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 Mobile County covering 99.18% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (414,746 people) and 100.0% of the land (1,229.3 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Mobile County
Mobile County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Mobile County cover 99.18% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 91.86% or 1,129.3 square miles of Mobile County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Mobile County comes from AT&T Wireless with 95.90% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Mobile County
Mobile 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 Mobile County, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Mobile County with 99.97% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Mobile 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 Mobile County houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless, with 99.98% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Mobile County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 99.88% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 95.90% in Mobile County.
- The top estimated average speed in Mobile County, estimated at 69.72, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Near Mobile County
If you live near Mobile 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 Mobile County:
Counties close to Mobile County
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- Washington County, AL: worse mobile coverage
- Escambia County, FL: worse mobile coverage
- Harrison County, MS: worse mobile coverage
- Stone County, MS: worse mobile coverage
- Perry County, MS: worse mobile coverage
- Escambia County, AL: worse mobile coverage
Counties with similar populations to Mobile County
- Berks County, PA: worse mobile coverage
- Genesee County, MI: worse mobile coverage
- Dakota County, MN: better mobile coverage
- Hillsborough County, NH: worse mobile coverage
- Monterey County, CA: worse mobile coverage
- Cameron County, TX: better mobile coverage
- Sarasota County, FL: worse mobile coverage
- Clackamas County, OR: worse mobile coverage
- Waukesha County, WI: equal mobile coverage
- Ada County, ID: better mobile coverage