Mobile Coverage & Cell Phone Plans in Auburn, ID


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In Auburn, you’ll select from 5 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 80.7% of Auburn’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 95.09% of Auburn’s 51 residents. 5G reception covers up to 16.21% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Auburn providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.

 

Auburn, ID Top Cell Providers

Bark Kid Phones

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


Mint

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

T-Mobile 5G available in Auburn


Coverage:

30.83% of Auburn

97.12% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 17.22% 4G: 26.76% 3G or 2G: 0.25%


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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Auburn

T-Mobile covers 30.83% 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 Auburn) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
17.22%
4.29%
4G
26.76%
1.04%
2G or 3G
0.25%
2.05%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 17.22% 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 #3 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Auburn mobile providers.

T-Mobile Voice Quality in Auburn

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 17.22% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 30.83% of Auburn homes. 0.25% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Verizon Wireless


Coverage:

29.80% of Auburn

96.15% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 13.07% 3G or 2G: 25.44%


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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Auburn

Verizon Wireless covers 29.80% 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 Auburn) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
13.07%
6.68%
2G or 3G
25.44%
6.41%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 13.07% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #4 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Auburn mobile providers.

Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Auburn

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 20.13% of Auburn homes. 14.42% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

AT&T Wireless


Coverage:

8.12% of Auburn

96.67% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 4.26% 3G or 2G: 5.55%


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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Auburn

AT&T Wireless covers 8.12% 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 Auburn) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
4.26%
3.90%
2G or 3G
5.55%
6.05%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 4.26% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #5 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Auburn mobile providers.

AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Auburn

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 6.78% of Auburn homes. 5.55% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Auburn homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Auburn land area.

 

Fastest Cell Service Down to the Auburn Neighborhood

The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Auburn, ID. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Auburn ranks #731 out of 804 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Idaho.

Map of the fastest cell company in Auburn
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Best Auburn Cell Provider Key

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The northeastern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southern areas of Auburn where mobile data speeds are generally slower.

 

Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Auburn, ID: T-Mobile

Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Auburn. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 17.22% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 30.83% of Auburn homes.

 

Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Auburn, ID

If the price of a Auburn mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Auburn 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 Auburn wireless plan will quickly rise if you add additional lines or features such as a hotspot or unlimited data.

Mint

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.


Cricket Wireless

Coverage:

AT&T Network

Data Speeds:

Same as AT&T above

Plans start at $35/mo.

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Boost Mobile

Coverage:

T-Mobile Network

Data Speeds:

Same as T-Mobile above

Plans start at $35/mo.

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Coverage:

Verizon Network

Data Speeds:

Same as Verizon above

Plans start at $35/mo.

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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 Auburn, ID

The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Auburn, 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 Auburn and the providers’ coverage areas.

Union Wireless


Coverage:

95.09% of Auburn

0.27% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 71.48% 3G or 2G: 80.02%


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Union Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Auburn

Union Wireless covers 95.09% 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 Auburn) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
71.48%
39.92%
2G or 3G
80.02%
49.13%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 71.48% of homes. 8.54% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Union Wireless as #1 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Auburn mobile providers.

Union Wireless Voice Quality in Auburn

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 71.48% of Auburn homes. 95.09% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Silver Star


Coverage:

66.11% of Auburn

0.01% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 5.54% 3G or 2G: 66.11%


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Silver Star Data Speeds and Coverage in Auburn

Silver Star covers 66.11% 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 Auburn) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
5.54%
9.66%
2G or 3G
66.11%
43.28%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 5.54% of homes. 60.57% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Silver Star as #2 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Auburn mobile providers.

Silver Star Voice Quality in Auburn

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 5.54% of Auburn homes. 49.44% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Despite being much smaller, Union Wireless service is actually better for coverage and speeds in Auburn than the major cell carriers AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. This is likely only true in and around the proper city boundaries.

 

Auburn, ID Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Map of fastest mobile speeds in Auburn
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Auburn Fastest Speeds Key

2G
4G
5G

Your mobile coverage in Auburn 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 Auburn covering 16.21% of homes in the area while 4G covers 71.54% of the city. Overall, 95.09% of homes (51 people) and 80.7% of the land (208.2 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.

 

5G Coverage Map and Availability in Auburn

Map of 5G mobile cell service in Auburn
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Auburn 5G Coverage Key

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5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Auburn cover 16.21% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 3.37% or 8.7 square miles of Auburn are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Auburn comes from T-Mobile with 17.22% coverage.

 

4G Coverage Map and Availability in Auburn

Map of 4G mobile cell service in Auburn
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Auburn 4G Coverage Key

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4G/LTE networks have become one of the nation’s most common mobile coverage types for data, and in some locations, voice calls. In Auburn, 71.54% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 71.54% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Union Wireless has the best 4G network in Auburn with 71.48% coverage.

Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Auburn 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 Auburn houses is best with service from Union Wireless, with 95.09% of homes covered.
  • The best coverage across all Auburn land is provided by Union Wireless at 80.67% of land area covered.
  • The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 17.22% in Auburn.
  • The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Union Wireless, covering 71.48% of Auburn.
  • The top estimated average speed in Auburn, estimated at 28.85, Mbps is available through Union Wireless.

 

Mobile Service Cities Near Auburn

If you live near Auburn 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 Auburn:

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