In Ashland County, you’ll select from 5 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.1% of Ashland County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.93% of Ashland County’s 16,027 residents. 5G reception covers up to 91.15% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Ashland County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Ashland County, WI 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.
Coverage:
98.60% of Ashland County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 88.31% 3G or 2G: 93.60%
More about Verizon Wireless in Ashland County
Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Ashland County
Verizon Wireless covers 98.60% 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 Ashland County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
88.31% |
54.45% |
2G or 3G |
93.60% |
77.12% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 88.31% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Ashland County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Ashland County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.97% of Ashland County homes. 85.51% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Ashland County
Coverage:
94.80% of Ashland County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 91.15% 4G: 78.05% 3G or 2G: 71.69%
More about T-Mobile in Ashland County
T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Ashland County
T-Mobile covers 94.80% 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 Ashland County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
91.15% |
52.39% |
4G |
78.05% |
28.14% |
2G or 3G |
71.69% |
19.69% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 91.15% 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 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Ashland County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Ashland County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 91.15% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 94.80% of Ashland County homes. 71.69% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
99.75% of Ashland County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 88.86% 3G or 2G: 99.53%
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More about AT&T Wireless in Ashland County
AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Ashland County
AT&T Wireless covers 99.75% 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 Ashland County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
88.86% |
41.11% |
2G or 3G |
99.53% |
96.22% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 88.86% of homes. 10.67% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #2 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Ashland County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Ashland County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.55% of Ashland County homes. 99.53% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Ashland County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Ashland County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Ashland County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Ashland County, WI. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Ashland County ranks #1171 out of 2224 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Wisconsin.

Best Ashland County Cell Provider Key
The northwestern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southern areas of Ashland County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Ashland County, WI: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Ashland County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 91.15% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 99.75% of Ashland County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Ashland County, WI
If the price of a Ashland County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Ashland 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 Ashland 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 Ashland County, WI
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Ashland 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 Ashland County and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about US Cellular in Ashland County
US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Ashland County
US Cellular covers 11.63% 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 Ashland County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
11.63% |
1.86% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 11.63% of homes. We rank US Cellular as #5 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Ashland County mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Ashland County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 11.63% of Ashland County homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
85.90% of Ashland County
0.63% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 85.89% 3G or 2G: 0.01%
More about Cellcom in Ashland County
Cellcom Data Speeds and Coverage in Ashland County
Cellcom covers 85.90% 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 Ashland County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
85.89% |
24.43% |
2G or 3G |
0.01% |
0.32% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 85.89% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Cellcom as #4 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Ashland County mobile providers.
Cellcom Voice Quality in Ashland County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 85.89% of Ashland County homes. 0.01% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Ashland County, WI Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Ashland County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Ashland 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 Ashland County covering 91.15% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.49% of the county. Overall, 99.93% of homes (16,027 people) and 99.1% of the land (1,035.5 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Ashland County

Ashland County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Ashland County cover 91.15% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 50.22% or 524.8 square miles of Ashland County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Ashland County comes from T-Mobile with 91.15% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Ashland County

Ashland 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 Ashland County, 95.48% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.49% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Ashland County with 98.55% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Ashland 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 Ashland County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.75% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Ashland County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 96.90% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 91.15% in Ashland County.
- The top estimated average speed in Ashland County, estimated at 64.72, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Ashland County
If you live near Ashland 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 Ashland County:
Counties close to Ashland County
- Bayfield County, WI: worse coverage
- Iron County, WI: worse coverage
- Gogebic County, MI: better coverage
- Aitkin County, MN: worse coverage
- Marquette County, MI: better coverage
- Crow Wing County, MN: better coverage
- Alger County, MI: worse coverage
- Wadena County, MN: better coverage
- Otter Tail County, MN: better coverage
- Luce County, MI: worse coverage
Counties with similar populations to Ashland County
- Camden County, NC: worse coverage
- Somerset County, MD: better coverage
- Socorro County, NM: worse coverage
- Modoc County, CA: worse coverage
- Gem County, ID: better coverage
- Sierra County, NM: better coverage
- Gates County, NC: better coverage
- Mono County, CA: better coverage
- Monroe County, AL: worse coverage
- Monroe County, WV: worse coverage









