In Southeast, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Southeast’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Southeast’s 274,999 residents. 5G reception covers up to 100.00% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Southeast providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Southeast, Houston, TX 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 Southeast
Coverage:
100.00% of Southeast
98.83% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 100.00%
4G: 100.00%
3G or 2G: 100.00%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Southeast
AT&T Wireless covers 100.00% of homes in the neighborhood 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 Southeast) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
---|---|---|
5G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 100.00% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.00% 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 Southeast mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Southeast
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 100.00% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Southeast homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Southeast
Coverage:
100.00% of Southeast
99.34% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 99.88%
4G: 100.00%
3G or 2G: 100.00%
Plans start at $30/mo.
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Southeast
T-Mobile covers 100.00% of homes in the neighborhood 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 Southeast) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
---|---|---|
5G |
99.88% |
99.76% |
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 99.88% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.12% 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 Southeast mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Southeast
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 99.88% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Southeast homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Southeast
Coverage:
100.00% of Southeast
98.82% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.61%
4G: 100.00%
3G or 2G: 100.00%
Plans start at $35/mo.
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Southeast
Verizon Wireless covers 100.00% of homes in the neighborhood 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 Southeast) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
---|---|---|
5G |
0.61% |
0.51% |
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.61% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.39% 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 Southeast mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Southeast
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.61% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Southeast homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Southeast homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Southeast land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Southeast Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Southeast, Houston, TX. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Southeast ranks #1 out of 112 neighborhoods for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Houston.


Best Southeast Cell Provider Key
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Southeast, Houston, TX: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Southeast. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 100.00% of the neighborhood. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Southeast homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Southeast, Houston, TX
If the price of a Southeast mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Southeast 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 Southeast 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.
Southeast, Houston, TX Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G


Southeast Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Southeast may vary based on your provider and location. The map above shows the fastest mobile data speeds in and around the neighborhood. 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 Southeast covering 100.00% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the neighborhood. Overall, 100.00% of homes (274,994 people) and 100.0% of the land (76.3 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Southeast


Southeast 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Southeast cover 100.00% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 100.00% or 76.3 square miles of Southeast are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Southeast comes from AT&T Wireless with 100.00% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Southeast


Southeast 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 Southeast, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, and AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Southeast with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Southeast for You
If you’re still struggling to choose a cell phone provider in the neighborhood, some of these facts may help you decide:
- Coverage to Southeast houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, and AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Southeast land is provided by Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, and AT&T Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 100.00% in Southeast.
- The top estimated average speed in Southeast, estimated at 71.00, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Near Southeast
If you live near Southeast but aren’t technically in the neighborhood, 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 Southeast:
Neighborhoods close to Southeast
- East End, Houston, TX: equal mobile coverage
- Medical, Houston, TX: equal mobile coverage
- South Main, Houston, TX: equal mobile coverage
- Midtown, Houston, TX: equal mobile coverage
- Rice, Houston, TX: equal mobile coverage
- Downtown Houston, Houston, TX: equal mobile coverage
- Montrose, Houston, TX: equal mobile coverage
- Willow Meadows-Willowbend Area, Houston, TX: equal mobile coverage
- Downtown Pasadena, Pasadena, TX: equal mobile coverage
- West University, Houston, TX: equal mobile coverage
Neighborhoods with similar populations to Southeast
- South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA: worse mobile coverage
- Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY: equal mobile coverage
- Northeast Dallas-White Rock, Dallas, TX: equal mobile coverage
- Maryvale, Phoenix, AZ: worse mobile coverage
- Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY: equal mobile coverage
- North Last Vegas, North Las Vegas, NV: equal mobile coverage
- South Bronx, Bronx, NY: equal mobile coverage
- Mapleton-Flatlands, Brooklyn, NY: equal mobile coverage
- Upper West Side, New York, NY: equal mobile coverage
- Bellaire, Houston, TX: equal mobile coverage