In Thurston County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.4% of Thurston County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.97% of Thurston County’s 274,684 residents. 5G reception covers up to 93.51% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Thurston County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.

 

Thurston County, WA 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 Thurston County


Coverage:

99.14% of Thurston County

99.34% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 85.97%

4G: 98.82%

3G or 2G: 97.92%


Plans start at $30/mo.

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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Thurston County

T-Mobile covers 99.14% 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 Thurston County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
85.97%
61.97%
4G
98.82%
87.64%
2G or 3G
97.92%
81.62%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 85.97% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 12.85% 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 Thurston County mobile providers.

T-Mobile Voice Quality in Thurston County

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 85.97% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.82% of Thurston County homes. 97.95% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

AT&T Wireless

AT&T Wireless 5G available in Thurston County


Coverage:

99.94% of Thurston County

98.83% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 71.27%

4G: 99.52%

3G or 2G: 99.94%


Plans start at $35/mo.

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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Thurston County

AT&T Wireless covers 99.94% 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 Thurston County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
71.27%
31.83%
4G
99.52%
92.27%
2G or 3G
99.94%
98.75%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 71.27% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 28.25% 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 Thurston County mobile providers.

AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Thurston County

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 71.27% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.52% of Thurston County homes. 99.94% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Verizon Wireless


Coverage:

99.57% of Thurston County

98.82% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 99.55%

3G or 2G: 98.55%


Plans start at $35/mo.

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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Thurston County

Verizon Wireless covers 99.57% 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 Thurston County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
99.55%
95.69%
2G or 3G
98.55%
89.12%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.55% 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 Thurston County mobile providers.

Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Thurston County

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.55% of Thurston County homes. 97.62% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

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

 

Fastest Cell Service Down to the Thurston County Neighborhood

The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Thurston County, WA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Thurston County ranks #801 out of 1465 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Washington.

Map of the fastest cell company in Thurston County

Best Thurston County Cell Provider Key

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T-Mobile
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The central parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southeastern areas of Thurston County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.

 

Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Thurston County, WA: T-Mobile

Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Thurston County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 85.97% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 99.94% of Thurston County homes.

 

Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Thurston County, WA

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

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

US Cellular

US Cellular 5G available in Thurston County


Coverage:

1.29% of Thurston County

9.86% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 1.07%

4G: 0.19%

3G or 2G: 0.16%


Plans start at $30/mo.

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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Thurston County

US Cellular covers 1.29% 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 Thurston County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
1.07%
0.29%
4G
0.19%
0.14%
2G or 3G
0.16%
0.17%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 1.07% 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 US Cellular as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Thurston County mobile providers.

US Cellular Voice Quality in Thurston County

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 1.07% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.19% of Thurston County homes. 0.16% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

 

Thurston County, WA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Map of fastest mobile speeds in Thurston County

Thurston County Fastest Speeds Key

2G
4G
5G

Your mobile coverage in Thurston 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 Thurston County covering 93.51% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.79% of the county. Overall, 99.97% of homes (274,689 people) and 99.4% of the land (717.8 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.

 

5G Coverage Map and Availability in Thurston County

Map of 5G mobile cell service in Thurston County

Thurston 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 Thurston County cover 93.51% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 69.74% or 503.7 square miles of Thurston County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Thurston County comes from T-Mobile with 85.97% coverage.

 

4G Coverage Map and Availability in Thurston County

Map of 4G mobile cell service in Thurston County

Thurston 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 Thurston County, 99.79% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.79% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Thurston County with 99.55% coverage.

Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Thurston 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 Thurston County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.94% of homes covered.
  • The best coverage across all Thurston County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 98.99% of land area covered.
  • The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 85.97% in Thurston County.
  • The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless, covering 99.55% of Thurston County.
  • The top estimated average speed in Thurston County, estimated at 66.18, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.

 

Mobile Service Near Thurston County

If you live near Thurston County but aren’t technically in the county, or you like to explore the region a lot, your coverage availability and speeds may vary.

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