In Travis County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Travis County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Travis County’s 1,203,165 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.55% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Travis County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.

 

Travis County, 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.


T-Mobile

T-Mobile 5G available in Travis County


Coverage:

99.96% of Travis County

99.34% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 98.45%

4G: 99.96%

3G or 2G: 99.93%


Plans start at $30/mo.

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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Travis County

T-Mobile 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 Travis County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
98.45%
92.75%
4G
99.96%
98.32%
2G or 3G
99.93%
97.52%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 98.45% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 1.51% 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 Travis County mobile providers.

T-Mobile Voice Quality in Travis County

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 98.45% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.96% of Travis County homes. 99.94% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

AT&T Wireless

AT&T Wireless 5G available in Travis County


Coverage:

100.00% of Travis County

98.83% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 91.46%

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 Travis 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 Travis County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
91.46%
76.89%
4G
100.00%
100.00%
2G or 3G
100.00%
100.00%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 91.46% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 8.54% 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 Travis County mobile providers.

AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Travis County

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 91.46% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Travis County homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless 5G available in Travis County


Coverage:

100.00% of Travis County

98.82% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 0.15%

4G: 100.00%

3G or 2G: 99.88%


Plans start at $35/mo.

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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Travis 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 Travis County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
0.15%
0.03%
4G
100.00%
100.00%
2G or 3G
99.88%
98.76%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.15% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.85% 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 Travis County mobile providers.

Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Travis County

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.15% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Travis County homes. 99.88% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

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

 

Fastest Cell Service Down to the Travis County Neighborhood

The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Travis County, TX. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Travis County ranks #1774 out of 5248 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Texas.

Map of the fastest cell company in Travis County

Best Travis County Cell Provider Key

Verizon
AT&T
T-Mobile
Tie

 

The central parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northwestern areas of Travis County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.

 

Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Travis County, TX: T-Mobile

Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Travis County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 98.45% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Travis County homes.

 

Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Travis County, TX

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

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

Evolve Broadband


Coverage:

0.47% of Travis County

0.11% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 0.47%


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Evolve Broadband Data Speeds and Coverage in Travis County

Evolve Broadband covers 0.47% 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 Travis County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
0.47%
0.47%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.47% of homes. We rank Evolve Broadband as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Travis County mobile providers.

Evolve Broadband Voice Quality in Travis County

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.47% of Travis County homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

 

Travis County, TX Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Map of fastest mobile speeds in Travis County

Travis County Fastest Speeds Key

2G
4G
5G

Your mobile coverage in Travis 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 Travis County covering 99.55% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (1,203,207 people) and 100.0% of the land (991.9 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.

 

5G Coverage Map and Availability in Travis County

Map of 5G mobile cell service in Travis County

Travis County 5G Coverage Key

0%
50%
100%

5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Travis County cover 99.55% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 95.92% or 951.4 square miles of Travis County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Travis County comes from T-Mobile with 98.45% coverage.

 

4G Coverage Map and Availability in Travis County

Map of 4G mobile cell service in Travis County

Travis County 4G Coverage Key

0%
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 Travis County, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Travis County with 100.00% coverage.

Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Travis 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 Travis County houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
  • The best coverage across all Travis County land is provided by Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
  • The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 98.45% in Travis County.
  • The top estimated average speed in Travis County, estimated at 70.50, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.

 

Mobile Service Near Travis County

If you live near Travis 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 Travis County:

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