In San Luis Obispo County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 98.0% of San Luis Obispo County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.97% of San Luis Obispo County’s 281,455 residents. 5G reception covers up to 96.68% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the San Luis Obispo County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.

 

San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo County


Coverage:

99.96% of San Luis Obispo County

98.83% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 88.87%

4G: 99.75%

3G or 2G: 99.88%


Plans start at $35/mo.

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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in San Luis Obispo County

AT&T Wireless covers 99.96% 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 San Luis Obispo County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
88.87%
32.77%
4G
99.75%
78.52%
2G or 3G
99.88%
94.55%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 88.87% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 10.88% 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 San Luis Obispo County mobile providers.

AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in San Luis Obispo County

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 88.87% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.75% of San Luis Obispo County homes. 99.88% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

T-Mobile

T-Mobile 5G available in San Luis Obispo County


Coverage:

98.88% of San Luis Obispo County

99.34% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 90.62%

4G: 98.73%

3G or 2G: 96.91%


Plans start at $30/mo.

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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in San Luis Obispo County

T-Mobile covers 98.88% 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 San Luis Obispo County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
90.62%
56.57%
4G
98.73%
79.55%
2G or 3G
96.91%
47.29%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 90.62% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 8.11% 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 San Luis Obispo County mobile providers.

T-Mobile Voice Quality in San Luis Obispo County

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 90.62% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.73% of San Luis Obispo County homes. 97.39% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Verizon Wireless


Coverage:

99.87% of San Luis Obispo County

98.82% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 99.86%

3G or 2G: 99.54%


Plans start at $35/mo.

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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in San Luis Obispo County

Verizon Wireless covers 99.87% 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 San Luis Obispo County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
99.86%
94.16%
2G or 3G
99.54%
81.15%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.86% 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 San Luis Obispo County mobile providers.

Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in San Luis Obispo County

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.86% of San Luis Obispo County homes. 99.51% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

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

 

Fastest Cell Service Down to the San Luis Obispo County Neighborhood

The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in San Luis Obispo County, CA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, San Luis Obispo County ranks #2083 out of 3658 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in California.

Map of the fastest cell company in San Luis Obispo County

Best San Luis Obispo County Cell Provider Key

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T-Mobile
Tie

 

The northern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the eastern areas of San Luis Obispo County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.

 

Best Coverage & Data Speeds in San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo County. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 90.62% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 99.96% of San Luis Obispo County homes.

 

Cheap Options for Mobile Service in San Luis Obispo County, CA

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

 

San Luis Obispo County, CA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Map of fastest mobile speeds in San Luis Obispo County

San Luis Obispo County Fastest Speeds Key

2G
4G
5G

Your mobile coverage in San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo County covering 96.68% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.96% of the county. Overall, 99.97% of homes (281,464 people) and 98.0% of the land (3,009.2 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.

 

5G Coverage Map and Availability in San Luis Obispo County

Map of 5G mobile cell service in San Luis Obispo County

San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo County cover 96.68% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 61.39% or 1,885.6 square miles of San Luis Obispo County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in San Luis Obispo County comes from T-Mobile with 90.62% coverage.

 

4G Coverage Map and Availability in San Luis Obispo County

Map of 4G mobile cell service in San Luis Obispo County

San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo County, 99.96% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.96% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in San Luis Obispo County with 99.86% coverage.

Selecting the Best Cell Provider in San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.96% of homes covered.
  • The best coverage across all San Luis Obispo County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 95.91% of land area covered.
  • The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 90.62% in San Luis Obispo County.
  • The top estimated average speed in San Luis Obispo County, estimated at 67.45, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.

 

Mobile Service Near San Luis Obispo County

If you live near San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo County:

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