In Anniston, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Anniston’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Anniston’s 31,992 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.82% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Anniston providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Anniston, AL 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.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Anniston
Coverage:
100.00% of Anniston
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 89.70% 4G: 99.38% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Anniston
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 Anniston) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
89.70% |
66.58% |
4G |
99.38% |
96.95% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 89.70% 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 #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Anniston mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Anniston
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 89.70% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Anniston homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Anniston
Coverage:
100.00% of Anniston
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 97.10% 4G: 99.94% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Anniston
Verizon 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 Anniston) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
97.10% |
91.56% |
4G |
99.94% |
98.82% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
99.44% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 97.10% 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 Anniston mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Anniston
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 97.10% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Anniston homes. 99.97% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Anniston
Coverage:
98.80% of Anniston
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 96.60% 4G: 92.58% 3G or 2G: 97.08%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Anniston
T-Mobile covers 98.80% 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 Anniston) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
96.60% |
86.36% |
4G |
92.58% |
71.25% |
2G or 3G |
97.08% |
86.50% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 96.60% 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 Anniston mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Anniston
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 96.60% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.03% of Anniston homes. 98.09% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Anniston homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Anniston land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Anniston Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Anniston, AL. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Anniston ranks #451 out of 2103 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Alabama.
Best Anniston Cell Provider Key
The western parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northeastern areas of Anniston where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Anniston, AL: Verizon Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, Verizon Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Anniston. Verizon Wireless has 5G that covers 97.10% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Anniston homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Anniston, AL
If the price of a Anniston mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Anniston 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 Anniston 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 Anniston, AL
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Anniston, 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 Anniston and the providers’ coverage areas.
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Southern Linc Data Speeds and Coverage in Anniston
Southern Linc covers 98.71% 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 Anniston) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
98.71% |
93.65% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 98.71% of homes. We rank Southern Linc as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Anniston mobile providers.
Southern Linc Voice Quality in Anniston
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.71% of Anniston homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Anniston, AL Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Anniston Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Anniston 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 Anniston covering 99.82% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (31,992 people) and 100.0% of the land (104.0 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Anniston
Anniston 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Anniston cover 99.82% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 96.98% or 100.8 square miles of Anniston are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Anniston comes from Verizon Wireless with 97.10% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Anniston
Anniston 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 Anniston, 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 Anniston with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Anniston 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 Anniston houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Anniston land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from Verizon Wireless reporting 97.10% in Anniston.
- The top estimated average speed in Anniston, estimated at 68.94, Mbps is available through Verizon Wireless.
Mobile Service Cities Near Anniston
If you live near Anniston 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 Anniston:
Cities close to Anniston
- Blue Mountain, AL: better coverage
- West End-Cobb Town, AL: better coverage
- Hobson City, AL: worse coverage
- Saks, AL: better coverage
- Oxford, AL: better coverage
- Choccolocco, AL: worse coverage
- Weaver, AL: better coverage
- Fosheeton, AL: better coverage
- Vinnette, AL: better coverage
- Silver Run, AL: better coverage
Cities with similar populations to Anniston
- Laplace, LA: better coverage
- Immokalee, FL: worse coverage
- Franklin Town, MA: worse coverage
- Coventry, RI: better coverage
- Aguada, PR: better coverage
- Savage, MN: better coverage
- Drexel Hill, PA: better coverage
- Rosemount, MN: better coverage
- Elgin, SC: better coverage
- Rochester, NH: better coverage