In Wayne County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.9% of Wayne County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.99% of Wayne County’s 1,761,382 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.92% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Wayne County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Wayne County, MI 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 Wayne County
Coverage:
99.94% of Wayne County
98.83% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 99.87%
4G: 99.94%
3G or 2G: 99.94%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Wayne 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 Wayne County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
99.87% |
99.10% |
4G |
99.94% |
99.71% |
2G or 3G |
99.94% |
99.71% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 99.87% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.07% 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 Wayne County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Wayne County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 99.87% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.94% of Wayne County homes. 99.94% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Wayne County
Coverage:
99.97% of Wayne County
99.34% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 94.39%
4G: 99.96%
3G or 2G: 99.95%
Plans start at $30/mo.
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Wayne County
T-Mobile covers 99.97% 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 Wayne County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
94.39% |
90.59% |
4G |
99.96% |
99.88% |
2G or 3G |
99.95% |
99.64% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 94.39% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 5.57% 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 Wayne County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Wayne County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 94.39% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.96% of Wayne County homes. 99.96% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Wayne County
Coverage:
99.98% of Wayne County
98.82% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 3.69%
4G: 99.98%
3G or 2G: 99.67%
Plans start at $35/mo.
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Wayne County
Verizon Wireless covers 99.98% 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 Wayne County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
3.69% |
2.04% |
4G |
99.98% |
99.83% |
2G or 3G |
99.67% |
99.09% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 3.69% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 96.29% 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 Wayne County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Wayne County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 3.69% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.98% of Wayne County homes. 99.49% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Wayne County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Wayne County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Wayne County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Wayne County, MI. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Wayne County ranks #411 out of 2579 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Michigan.
Best Wayne County Cell Provider Key
The northern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the eastern areas of Wayne County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Wayne County, MI: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Wayne County. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 99.87% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 99.98% of Wayne County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Wayne County, MI
If the price of a Wayne County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Wayne 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 Wayne County 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.
Wayne County, MI Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Wayne County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Wayne 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 Wayne County covering 99.92% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.99% of the county. Overall, 99.99% of homes (1,761,520 people) and 99.9% of the land (611.3 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Wayne County
Wayne County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Wayne County cover 99.92% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 99.63% or 609.7 square miles of Wayne County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Wayne County comes from AT&T Wireless with 99.87% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Wayne County
Wayne County 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 Wayne County, 99.99% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.99% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Wayne County with 99.98% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Wayne 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 Wayne County houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless, with 99.98% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Wayne County land is provided by T-Mobile at 99.88% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 99.87% in Wayne County.
- The top estimated average speed in Wayne County, estimated at 70.94, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Near Wayne County
If you live near Wayne 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 Wayne County:
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