In Allegheny County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Allegheny County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Allegheny County’s 1,250,578 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.90% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Allegheny County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Allegheny County, PA 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 Allegheny County
Coverage:
99.96% of Allegheny County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 99.42% 4G: 98.54% 3G or 2G: 99.85%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Allegheny 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 Allegheny County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
99.42% |
97.19% |
4G |
98.54% |
93.58% |
2G or 3G |
99.85% |
98.84% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 99.42% 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 #1 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Allegheny County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Allegheny County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 99.42% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.94% of Allegheny County homes. 99.89% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Allegheny County
Coverage:
100.00% of Allegheny County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 97.44% 4G: 99.93% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Allegheny 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 Allegheny County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
97.44% |
93.56% |
4G |
99.93% |
99.72% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 97.44% 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 AT&T Wireless as #2 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Allegheny County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Allegheny County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 97.44% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Allegheny County homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Allegheny County
Coverage:
100.00% of Allegheny County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 95.91% 4G: 99.87% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Allegheny 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 Allegheny County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
95.91% |
91.18% |
4G |
99.87% |
99.10% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
99.99% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 95.91% 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 #3 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Allegheny County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Allegheny County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 95.91% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Allegheny County homes. 99.77% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Allegheny County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Allegheny County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Allegheny County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Allegheny County, PA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Allegheny County ranks #1754 out of 4921 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Pennsylvania.
Best Allegheny County Cell Provider Key
The central parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southeastern areas of Allegheny County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Allegheny County, PA: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Allegheny County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 99.42% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Allegheny County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Allegheny County, PA
If the price of a Allegheny County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Allegheny 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 Allegheny 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.
Allegheny County, PA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Allegheny County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Allegheny 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 Allegheny County covering 99.90% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (1,250,578 people) and 100.0% of the land (730.0 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Allegheny County
Allegheny County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Allegheny County cover 99.90% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 99.36% or 725.3 square miles of Allegheny County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Allegheny County comes from T-Mobile with 99.42% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Allegheny County
Allegheny 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 Allegheny County, 99.98% 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 Allegheny County with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Allegheny 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 Allegheny County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Allegheny County 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 99.42% in Allegheny County.
- The top estimated average speed in Allegheny County, estimated at 70.59, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Allegheny County
If you live near Allegheny 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 Allegheny County:
Counties close to Allegheny County
- Westmoreland County, PA: worse coverage
- Hancock County, WV: worse coverage
- Brooke County, WV: worse coverage
- Jefferson County, OH: worse coverage
- Harrison County, OH: worse coverage
- Cambria County, PA: worse coverage
- Tuscarawas County, OH: worse coverage
- Blair County, PA: worse coverage
- Holmes County, OH: worse coverage
- Huntingdon County, PA: worse coverage
Counties with similar populations to Allegheny County
- Santa Clara County, CA: worse coverage
- San Bernardino County, CA: worse coverage
- Sacramento County, CA: better coverage
- Pima County, AZ: worse coverage
- Travis County, TX: worse coverage
- Contra Costa County, CA: worse coverage
- Alameda County, CA: worse coverage
- Fresno County, CA: worse coverage
- Oakland County, MI: better coverage
- Broward County, FL: equal coverage