In the Wichita area, you’ll select from 6 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of the Wichita area’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Wichita’s 643,764 residents. 5G reception covers up to 96.58% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Wichita providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Wichita, KS 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 the Wichita area
Coverage:
100.00% of the Wichita area
98.83% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 90.85%
4G: 100.00%
3G or 2G: 100.00%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in the Wichita area
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 Wichita area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
90.85% |
53.42% |
4G |
100.00% |
99.99% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 90.85% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 9.15% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #1 out of 6 for a combination of coverage and speed among Wichita mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in the Wichita area
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 90.85% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Wichita homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in the Wichita area
Coverage:
99.56% of the Wichita area
99.34% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 92.16%
4G: 99.19%
3G or 2G: 98.35%
Plans start at $30/mo.
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in the Wichita area
T-Mobile covers 99.56% 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 Wichita area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
92.16% |
61.38% |
4G |
99.19% |
95.08% |
2G or 3G |
98.35% |
77.85% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 92.16% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 7.03% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #2 out of 6 for a combination of coverage and speed among Wichita mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in the Wichita area
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 92.16% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.19% of Wichita homes. 98.40% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
100.00% of the Wichita area
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 Wichita area
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 Wichita area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
99.98% |
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 6 for a combination of coverage and speed among Wichita mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in the Wichita area
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Wichita homes. 99.74% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of the Wichita area homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Wichita land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Wichita Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Wichita, KS. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, the Wichita area ranks #559 out of 1820 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Kansas.
Best Wichita Cell Provider Key
The western parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southwestern areas of the Wichita area where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Wichita, KS: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in the Wichita area. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 92.16% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Wichita homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Wichita, KS
If the price of a Wichita mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in the Wichita area 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 Wichita 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.
Local Mobile Providers in Wichita, KS
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in the Wichita area, 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 the Wichita area and the providers’ coverage areas.
Coverage:
91.19% of the Wichita area
0.27% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 86.32%
3G or 2G: 33.18%
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Pioneer Data Speeds and Coverage in the Wichita area
Pioneer covers 91.19% 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 Wichita area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
86.32% |
86.79% |
2G or 3G |
33.18% |
58.35% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 86.32% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Pioneer as #4 out of 6 for a combination of coverage and speed among Wichita mobile providers.
Pioneer Voice Quality in the Wichita area
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 86.32% of Wichita homes. 33.18% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
84.54% of the Wichita area
9.86% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 83.75%
3G or 2G: 31.56%
Plans start at $30/mo.
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in the Wichita area
US Cellular covers 84.54% 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 Wichita area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
83.75% |
83.99% |
2G or 3G |
31.56% |
65.27% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 83.75% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank US Cellular as #5 out of 6 for a combination of coverage and speed among Wichita mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in the Wichita area
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 83.75% of Wichita homes. 31.56% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
73.57% of the Wichita area
0.16% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 20.41%
3G or 2G: 73.57%
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Nex Tech Data Speeds and Coverage in the Wichita area
Nex Tech covers 73.57% 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 Wichita area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
20.41% |
19.85% |
2G or 3G |
73.57% |
71.07% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 20.41% of homes. 53.16% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Nex Tech as #6 out of 6 for a combination of coverage and speed among Wichita mobile providers.
Nex Tech Voice Quality in the Wichita area
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 20.41% of Wichita homes. 73.57% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Wichita, KS Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Wichita Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in the Wichita area 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 Wichita area covering 96.58% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (643,946 people) and 100.0% of the land (5,012.1 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Wichita
Wichita 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in the Wichita area cover 96.58% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 74.99% or 3,758.6 square miles of the Wichita area are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Wichita comes from T-Mobile with 92.16% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Wichita
Wichita 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 the Wichita area, 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 the Wichita area with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in the Wichita area 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 Wichita houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Wichita 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 92.16% in the Wichita area.
- The top estimated average speed in the Wichita area, estimated at 68.16, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Near Wichita
If you live near Wichita but aren’t technically in the city, 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 the Wichita area:
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