In Alcona County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.9% of Alcona County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.93% of Alcona County’s 10,167 residents. 5G reception covers up to 70.33% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Alcona County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Alcona County, MI 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.
T-Mobile 5G available in Alcona County
Coverage:
76.44% of Alcona County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 65.05% 4G: 37.01% 3G or 2G: 41.74%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Alcona County
T-Mobile covers 76.44% 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 Alcona County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
65.05% |
52.45% |
4G |
37.01% |
25.97% |
2G or 3G |
41.74% |
20.24% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 65.05% 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 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Alcona County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Alcona County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 65.05% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 74.05% of Alcona County homes. 50.03% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
99.05% of Alcona County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 96.59% 3G or 2G: 96.02%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Alcona County
Verizon Wireless covers 99.05% 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 Alcona County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
96.59% |
90.16% |
2G or 3G |
96.02% |
97.12% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 96.59% 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 Alcona County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Alcona County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.05% of Alcona County homes. 91.60% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Alcona County
Coverage:
98.87% of Alcona County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 24.74% 4G: 87.30% 3G or 2G: 98.11%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Alcona County
AT&T Wireless covers 98.87% 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 Alcona County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
24.74% |
10.71% |
4G |
87.30% |
68.53% |
2G or 3G |
98.11% |
98.05% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 24.74% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 62.56% 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 Alcona County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Alcona County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 24.74% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 94.11% of Alcona County homes. 98.11% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Alcona County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Alcona County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Alcona County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Alcona County, MI. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Alcona County ranks #2321 out of 2555 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Michigan.
Best Alcona County Cell Provider Key
The eastern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northwestern areas of Alcona County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Alcona 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 Alcona County. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 65.05% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 99.05% of Alcona County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Alcona County, MI
If the price of a Alcona County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Alcona 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 Alcona 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.
Alcona County, MI Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Alcona County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Alcona 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 Alcona County covering 70.33% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.07% of the county. Overall, 99.93% of homes (10,167 people) and 99.9% of the land (674.2 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Alcona County
Alcona County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Alcona County cover 70.33% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 55.95% or 377.5 square miles of Alcona County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Alcona County comes from T-Mobile with 65.05% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Alcona County
Alcona 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 Alcona County, 97.61% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.07% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Alcona County with 99.05% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Alcona 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 Alcona County houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless, with 99.05% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Alcona County land is provided by Verizon Wireless at 99.74% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 65.05% in Alcona County.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless, covering 99.05% of Alcona County.
- The top estimated average speed in Alcona County, estimated at 42.59, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Counties Near Alcona County
If you live near Alcona 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 Alcona County:
Counties close to Alcona County
- Oscoda County, MI: better coverage
- Crawford County, MI: better coverage
- Kalkaska County, MI: better coverage
- Grand Traverse County, MI: better coverage
- Benzie County, MI: better coverage
- Kewaunee County, WI: better coverage
- Shawano County, WI: worse coverage
- Clark County, WI: better coverage
- Eau Claire County, WI: better coverage
- St. Lawrence County, NY: better coverage
Counties with similar populations to Alcona County
- Culebra Municipio, PR: better coverage
- Adams County, ND: worse coverage
- Bowman County, ND: better coverage
- Dewey County, SD: better coverage
- Cook County, MN: better coverage
- McIntosh County, ND: better coverage
- Sioux County, ND: better coverage
- Keweenaw County, MI: better coverage
- Sierra County, CA: better coverage
- Alpine County, CA: worse coverage