In Alpine County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 63.2% of Alpine County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 97.89% of Alpine County’s 1,204 residents. 5G reception covers up to 69.25% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Alpine County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Alpine County, CA 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 Alpine County
Coverage:
71.59% of Alpine County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 64.09% 4G: 47.02% 3G or 2G: 44.10%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Alpine County
T-Mobile covers 71.59% 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 Alpine County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
64.09% |
9.97% |
4G |
47.02% |
6.74% |
2G or 3G |
44.10% |
9.82% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 64.09% 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 Alpine County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Alpine County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 64.09% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 71.59% of Alpine County homes. 44.32% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Alpine County
Coverage:
94.86% of Alpine County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 16.72% 4G: 86.50% 3G or 2G: 94.12%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Alpine County
Verizon Wireless covers 94.86% 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 Alpine County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
16.72% |
9.71% |
4G |
86.50% |
38.37% |
2G or 3G |
94.12% |
51.61% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 16.72% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 69.78% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #2 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Alpine County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Alpine County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 16.72% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 89.25% of Alpine County homes. 87.61% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Alpine County
Coverage:
94.65% of Alpine County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 3.17% 4G: 64.71% 3G or 2G: 94.65%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Alpine County
AT&T Wireless covers 94.65% 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 Alpine County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
3.17% |
3.29% |
4G |
64.71% |
28.76% |
2G or 3G |
94.65% |
53.22% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 3.17% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 64.71% of homes. 26.77% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #3 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Alpine County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Alpine County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 3.17% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 68.35% of Alpine County homes. 94.65% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Alpine County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Alpine County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Alpine County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Alpine County, CA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Alpine County ranks #3159 out of 3619 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in California.
Best Alpine County Cell Provider Key
The eastern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southern areas of Alpine County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Alpine County, CA: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Alpine County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 64.09% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 94.86% of Alpine County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Alpine County, CA
If the price of a Alpine County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Alpine 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 Alpine 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.
Alpine County, CA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Alpine County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Alpine 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 Alpine County covering 69.25% of homes in the area while 4G covers 92.25% of the county. Overall, 97.89% of homes (1,188 people) and 63.2% of the land (466.9 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Alpine County
Alpine County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Alpine County cover 69.25% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 16.56% or 122.3 square miles of Alpine County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Alpine County comes from T-Mobile with 64.09% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Alpine County
Alpine 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 Alpine County, 89.91% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 92.25% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Alpine County with 89.25% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Alpine 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 Alpine County houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless, with 94.86% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Alpine County land is provided by Verizon Wireless at 54.13% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 64.09% in Alpine County.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless, covering 89.25% of Alpine County.
- The top estimated average speed in Alpine County, estimated at 45.50, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Alpine County
If you live near Alpine 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 Alpine County:
Counties close to Alpine County
- El Dorado County, CA: better coverage
- Mineral County, NV: better coverage
- Placer County, CA: better coverage
- Sevier County, UT: better coverage
- Delta County, CO: better coverage
- Gunnison County, CO: better coverage
- Chaffee County, CO: better coverage
- El Paso County, CO: better coverage
- Cheyenne County, CO: worse coverage
- Wallace County, KS: worse coverage
Counties with similar populations to Alpine County
- Adams County, ND: worse coverage
- Aleutians East Borough, AK: worse coverage
- Aleutians West Census Area, AK: worse coverage
- Kalawao County, HI: worse coverage
- Catron County, NM: worse coverage
- Deer Lodge County, MT: better coverage
- Lake of the Woods County, MN: better coverage
- Hidalgo County, NM: better coverage
- Lake County, OR: better coverage
- Rosebud County, MT: better coverage