In Aiken County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Aiken County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Aiken County’s 168,808 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.20% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Aiken County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Aiken County, SC Top Cell Providers
Starter Phones Designed for Child Safety
Coverage:
T-Mobile Network
Data Speeds:
Same as T-Mobile below
Plans start at $29/mo.
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Built-in Parental Controls | Approved Contacts Only | Parent-Controlled Internet Access
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. Learn more about Mint vs. other carriers.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Aiken County
Coverage:
100.00% of Aiken County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 97.97% 4G: 99.70% 3G or 2G: 99.99%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Aiken 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 Aiken County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
97.97% |
91.33% |
4G |
99.70% |
97.64% |
2G or 3G |
99.99% |
99.79% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 97.97% 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 Verizon Wireless as #1 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Aiken County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Aiken County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 97.97% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Aiken County homes. 99.76% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Aiken County
Coverage:
98.89% of Aiken County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 96.00% 4G: 93.87% 3G or 2G: 97.10%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Aiken County
T-Mobile covers 98.89% 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 Aiken County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
96.00% |
79.24% |
4G |
93.87% |
67.21% |
2G or 3G |
97.10% |
84.49% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 96.00% 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 T-Mobile as #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Aiken County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Aiken County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 96.00% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.82% of Aiken County homes. 97.24% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Aiken County
Coverage:
99.95% of Aiken County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.08% 4G: 98.50% 3G or 2G: 99.90%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Aiken County
AT&T Wireless covers 99.95% 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 Aiken County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.08% |
1.36% |
4G |
98.50% |
89.46% |
2G or 3G |
99.90% |
99.37% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.08% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 98.50% of homes. 1.32% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Aiken County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Aiken County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.08% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.75% of Aiken County homes. 99.90% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Aiken County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Aiken County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Aiken County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Aiken County, SC. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Aiken County ranks #554 out of 1199 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in South Carolina.
Best Aiken County Cell Provider Key
The western parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northeastern areas of Aiken County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Aiken County, SC: Verizon Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, Verizon Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Aiken County. Verizon Wireless has 5G that covers 97.97% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Aiken County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Aiken County, SC
If the price of a Aiken County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Aiken 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 Aiken 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.
Local Mobile Providers in Aiken County, SC
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Aiken 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 Aiken County and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about Southern Linc in Aiken County
Southern Linc Data Speeds and Coverage in Aiken County
Southern Linc covers 54.50% 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 Aiken County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
54.50% |
37.15% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 54.50% of homes. We rank Southern Linc as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Aiken County mobile providers.
Southern Linc Voice Quality in Aiken County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 54.50% of Aiken County homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Aiken County, SC Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Aiken County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Aiken 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 Aiken County covering 99.20% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (168,808 people) and 100.0% of the land (1,070.7 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Aiken County
Aiken County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Aiken County cover 99.20% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 94.93% or 1,016.4 square miles of Aiken County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Aiken County comes from Verizon Wireless with 97.97% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Aiken County
Aiken 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 Aiken County, 99.92% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Aiken County with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Aiken 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 Aiken County houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Aiken County land is provided by Verizon Wireless at 99.99% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from Verizon Wireless reporting 97.97% in Aiken County.
- The top estimated average speed in Aiken County, estimated at 69.56, Mbps is available through Verizon Wireless.
Mobile Service Counties Near Aiken County
If you live near Aiken 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 Aiken County:
Counties close to Aiken County
- Richmond County, GA: better coverage
- Columbia County, GA: better coverage
- McDuffie County, GA: worse coverage
- Warren County, GA: worse coverage
- Calhoun County, SC: worse coverage
- Orangeburg County, SC: worse coverage
- Taliaferro County, GA: worse coverage
- Greene County, GA: worse coverage
- Clarendon County, SC: worse coverage
- Morgan County, GA: worse coverage
Counties with similar populations to Aiken County
- Midland County, TX: better coverage
- Maui County, HI: worse coverage
- Pitt County, NC: better coverage
- Dorchester County, SC: better coverage
- Beaver County, PA: worse coverage
- Muskegon County, MI: worse coverage
- Jackson County, MI: worse coverage
- Chittenden County, VT: worse coverage
- Scott County, IA: worse coverage
- Bay County, FL: better coverage