In The Colony, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of The Colony’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of The Colony’s 50,818 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 The Colony providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.

 

The Colony, TX 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 The Colony


Coverage:

100.00% of The Colony

98.83% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 100.00%

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 The Colony

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 The Colony) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
100.00%
99.89%
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 The Colony mobile providers.

AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in The Colony

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 The Colony homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

T-Mobile

T-Mobile 5G available in The Colony


Coverage:

100.00% of The Colony

99.34% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 99.62%

4G: 100.00%

3G or 2G: 100.00%


Plans start at $30/mo.

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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in The Colony

T-Mobile 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 The Colony) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
99.62%
98.93%
4G
100.00%
100.00%
2G or 3G
100.00%
100.00%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 99.62% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.38% 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 The Colony mobile providers.

T-Mobile Voice Quality in The Colony

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 99.62% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of The Colony homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Verizon Wireless


Coverage:

100.00% of The Colony

98.82% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 100.00%

3G or 2G: 100.00%


Plans start at $35/mo.

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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in The Colony

Verizon Wireless covers 100.00% 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 The Colony) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
100.00%
100.00%
2G or 3G
100.00%
100.00%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 100.00% 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 The Colony mobile providers.

Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in The Colony

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of The Colony 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 The Colony homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as The Colony land area.

 

Fastest Cell Service Down to the The Colony Neighborhood

The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in The Colony, TX. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, The Colony ranks #1 out of 5248 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Texas.

Map of the fastest cell company in The Colony

Best The Colony Cell Provider Key

Verizon
AT&T
T-Mobile
Tie

 

 

Best Coverage & Data Speeds in The Colony, TX: AT&T Wireless

Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in The Colony. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 100.00% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of The Colony homes.

 

Cheap Options for Mobile Service in The Colony, TX

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

 

The Colony, TX Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Map of fastest mobile speeds in The Colony

The Colony Fastest Speeds Key

2G
4G
5G

Your mobile coverage in The Colony 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 The Colony covering 100.00% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (50,823 people) and 100.0% of the land (21.5 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.

 

5G Coverage Map and Availability in The Colony

Map of 5G mobile cell service in The Colony

The Colony 5G Coverage Key

0%
50%
100%

5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in The Colony cover 100.00% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 99.97% or 21.5 square miles of The Colony are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in The Colony comes from AT&T Wireless with 100.00% coverage.

 

4G Coverage Map and Availability in The Colony

Map of 4G mobile cell service in The Colony

The Colony 4G Coverage Key

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50%
100%

4G/LTE networks have become one of the nation’s most common mobile coverage types for data, and in some locations, voice calls. In The Colony, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, and AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in The Colony with 100.00% coverage.

Selecting the Best Cell Provider in The Colony 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 The Colony houses is best with service from T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, and AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
  • The best coverage across all The Colony land is provided by T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, 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 The Colony.
  • The top estimated average speed in The Colony, estimated at 71.00, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.

 

Mobile Service Near The Colony

If you live near The Colony 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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