In Barbour County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.6% of Barbour County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.98% of Barbour County’s 25,223 residents. 5G reception covers up to 89.32% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Barbour County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Barbour County, 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 Barbour County
Coverage:
99.93% of Barbour County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 17.88% 4G: 98.30% 3G or 2G: 93.79%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Barbour County
AT&T Wireless covers 99.93% 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 Barbour County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
17.88% |
6.84% |
4G |
98.30% |
92.09% |
2G or 3G |
93.79% |
90.80% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 17.88% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 80.42% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Barbour County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Barbour County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 17.88% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.92% of Barbour County homes. 93.79% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Barbour County
Coverage:
99.91% of Barbour County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.08% 4G: 96.15% 3G or 2G: 98.41%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Barbour County
Verizon Wireless covers 99.91% 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 Barbour County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.08% |
1.06% |
4G |
96.15% |
80.60% |
2G or 3G |
98.41% |
92.69% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.08% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 96.15% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Barbour County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Barbour County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.08% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.85% of Barbour County homes. 96.33% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Barbour County
Coverage:
95.42% of Barbour County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 88.19% 4G: 74.75% 3G or 2G: 72.41%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Barbour County
T-Mobile covers 95.42% 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 Barbour County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
88.19% |
62.40% |
4G |
74.75% |
39.10% |
2G or 3G |
72.41% |
35.41% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 88.19% 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 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Barbour County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Barbour County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 88.19% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 95.37% of Barbour County homes. 72.41% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Barbour County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Barbour County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Barbour County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Barbour County, AL. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Barbour County ranks #1362 out of 2103 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Alabama.
Best Barbour County Cell Provider Key
The southeastern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northern areas of Barbour County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Barbour County, AL: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Barbour County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 88.19% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 99.93% of Barbour County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Barbour County, AL
If the price of a Barbour County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Barbour 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 Barbour 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 Barbour County, AL
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Barbour 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 Barbour County and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about Southern Linc in Barbour County
Southern Linc Data Speeds and Coverage in Barbour County
Southern Linc covers 97.46% 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 Barbour County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
97.46% |
90.93% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 97.46% of homes. We rank Southern Linc as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Barbour County mobile providers.
Southern Linc Voice Quality in Barbour County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.46% of Barbour County homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Barbour County, AL Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Barbour County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Barbour 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 Barbour County covering 89.32% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.97% of the county. Overall, 99.98% of homes (25,223 people) and 99.6% of the land (881.6 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Barbour County
Barbour County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Barbour County cover 89.32% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 63.40% or 561.1 square miles of Barbour County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Barbour County comes from T-Mobile with 88.19% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Barbour County
Barbour 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 Barbour County, 99.33% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.97% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Barbour County with 99.92% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Barbour 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 Barbour County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.93% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Barbour County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 99.24% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 88.19% in Barbour County.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with AT&T Wireless, covering 99.92% of Barbour County.
- The top estimated average speed in Barbour County, estimated at 62.61, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Barbour County
If you live near Barbour 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 Barbour County:
Counties close to Barbour County
- Quitman County, GA: better coverage
- Randolph County, GA: worse coverage
- Pike County, AL: better coverage
- Terrell County, GA: worse coverage
- Crenshaw County, AL: worse coverage
- Butler County, AL: worse coverage
- Crisp County, GA: better coverage
- Turner County, GA: better coverage
- Wilcox County, GA: better coverage
- Ben Hill County, GA: better coverage
Counties with similar populations to Barbour County
- Accomack County, VA: better coverage
- Willacy County, TX: better coverage
- Williamsburg County, SC: better coverage
- Marion County, SC: better coverage
- Lincoln County, WI: worse coverage
- Winston County, MS: better coverage
- Silver Bow County, MT: better coverage
- Caroline County, MD: better coverage
- Elmore County, ID: better coverage
- Monroe County, MS: better coverage