In Oil City, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Oil City’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Oil City’s 15,647 residents. 5G reception covers up to 96.35% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Oil City providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Oil City, PA 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 Oil City
Coverage:
99.71% of Oil City
99.34% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 96.23%
4G: 99.71%
3G or 2G: 85.70%
Plans start at $30/mo.
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Oil City
T-Mobile covers 99.71% of homes in the city 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 Oil City) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
---|---|---|
5G |
96.23% |
85.14% |
4G |
99.71% |
98.53% |
2G or 3G |
85.70% |
40.88% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 96.23% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 3.48% 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 Oil City mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Oil City
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 96.23% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.71% of Oil City homes. 88.89% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Oil City
Coverage:
100.00% of Oil City
98.83% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 86.08%
4G: 99.76%
3G or 2G: 100.00%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Oil City
AT&T Wireless covers 100.00% of homes in the city 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 Oil City) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
---|---|---|
5G |
86.08% |
38.03% |
4G |
99.76% |
98.39% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 86.08% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 13.68% 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 Oil City mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Oil City
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 86.08% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.76% of Oil City homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
99.70% of Oil City
98.82% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 99.64%
3G or 2G: 99.21%
Plans start at $35/mo.
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Oil City
Verizon Wireless covers 99.70% of homes in the city 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 Oil City) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
---|---|---|
4G |
99.64% |
95.42% |
2G or 3G |
99.21% |
92.67% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.64% 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 Oil City mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Oil City
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.64% of Oil City homes. 99.21% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Oil City homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Oil City land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Oil City Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Oil City, PA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Oil City ranks #2696 out of 4955 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Pennsylvania.
Best Oil City Cell Provider Key
The western parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southeastern areas of Oil City where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Oil City, PA: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Oil City. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 96.23% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Oil City homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Oil City, PA
If the price of a Oil City mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Oil City 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 Oil City 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.
Oil City, PA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Oil City Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Oil City may vary based on your provider and location. The map above shows the fastest mobile data speeds in and around the city. 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 Oil City covering 96.35% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.94% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (15,632 people) and 100.0% of the land (68.4 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Oil City
Oil City 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Oil City cover 96.35% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 85.16% or 58.3 square miles of Oil City are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Oil City comes from T-Mobile with 96.23% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Oil City
Oil City 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 Oil City, 99.94% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.94% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Oil City with 99.76% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Oil City for You
If you’re still struggling to choose a cell phone provider in the city, some of these facts may help you decide:
- Coverage to Oil City houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Oil City land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 96.23% in Oil City.
- The top estimated average speed in Oil City, estimated at 69.72, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Near Oil City
If you live near Oil City but aren’t technically in the city, or you like to explore the region a lot, your coverage availability and speeds may vary.
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