In St. Louis County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of St. Louis County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of St. Louis County’s 998,684 residents. 5G reception covers up to 98.96% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the St. Louis County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.

 

St. Louis County, MO 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.


T-Mobile

T-Mobile 5G available in St. Louis County


Coverage:

100.00% of St. Louis County

99.34% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 95.11%

4G: 99.99%

3G or 2G: 99.90%


Plans start at $30/mo.

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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in St. Louis County

T-Mobile covers 100.00% 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 St. Louis County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
95.11%
94.90%
4G
99.99%
99.76%
2G or 3G
99.90%
98.07%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 95.11% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 4.88% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #1 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among St. Louis County mobile providers.

T-Mobile Voice Quality in St. Louis County

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 95.11% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.99% of St. Louis County homes. 99.95% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

AT&T Wireless

AT&T Wireless 5G available in St. Louis County


Coverage:

100.00% of St. Louis County

98.83% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 92.08%

4G: 100.00%

3G or 2G: 100.00%


Plans start at $35/mo.

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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in St. Louis County

AT&T Wireless covers 100.00% 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 St. Louis County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
92.08%
89.03%
4G
100.00%
100.00%
2G or 3G
100.00%
100.00%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 92.08% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 7.92% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among St. Louis County mobile providers.

AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in St. Louis County

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 92.08% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of St. Louis County homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless 5G available in St. Louis County


Coverage:

100.00% of St. Louis County

98.82% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 0.08%

4G: 100.00%

3G or 2G: 99.78%


Plans start at $35/mo.

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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in St. Louis County

Verizon Wireless covers 100.00% 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 St. Louis County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
0.08%
0.02%
4G
100.00%
100.00%
2G or 3G
99.78%
98.83%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.08% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.92% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among St. Louis County mobile providers.

Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in St. Louis County

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.08% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of St. Louis County homes. 99.78% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

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

 

Fastest Cell Service Down to the St. Louis County Neighborhood

The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in St. Louis County, MO. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, St. Louis County ranks #857 out of 3125 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Missouri.

Map of the fastest cell company in St. Louis County

Best St. Louis 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 western areas of St. Louis County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.

 

Best Coverage & Data Speeds in St. Louis County, MO: T-Mobile

Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in St. Louis County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 95.11% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of St. Louis County homes.

 

Cheap Options for Mobile Service in St. Louis County, MO

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

Local Mobile Providers in St. Louis County, MO

The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in St. Louis 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 St. Louis County and the providers’ coverage areas.

US Cellular


Coverage:

30.20% of St. Louis County

9.86% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 30.20%


Plans start at $30/mo.

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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in St. Louis County

US Cellular covers 30.20% 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 St. Louis County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
30.20%
30.99%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 30.20% of homes. We rank US Cellular as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among St. Louis County mobile providers.

US Cellular Voice Quality in St. Louis County

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 30.20% of St. Louis County homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

 

St. Louis County, MO Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Map of fastest mobile speeds in St. Louis County

St. Louis County Fastest Speeds Key

2G
4G
5G

Your mobile coverage in St. Louis 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 St. Louis County covering 98.96% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (998,674 people) and 100.0% of the land (507.7 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.

 

5G Coverage Map and Availability in St. Louis County

Map of 5G mobile cell service in St. Louis County

St. Louis County 5G Coverage Key

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50%
100%

5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in St. Louis County cover 98.96% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 97.93% or 497.2 square miles of St. Louis County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in St. Louis County comes from T-Mobile with 95.11% coverage.

 

4G Coverage Map and Availability in St. Louis County

Map of 4G mobile cell service in St. Louis County

St. Louis 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 St. Louis County, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in St. Louis County with 100.00% coverage.

Selecting the Best Cell Provider in St. Louis 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 St. Louis County houses is best with service from T-Mobile, AT&T Wireless, and Verizon Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
  • The best coverage across all St. Louis County land is provided by AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
  • The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 95.11% in St. Louis County.
  • The top estimated average speed in St. Louis County, estimated at 69.48, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.

 

Mobile Service Near St. Louis County

If you live near St. Louis 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 St. Louis County:

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