In Bear Lake County, you’ll select from 5 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 87.5% of Bear Lake County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.44% of Bear Lake County’s 6,372 residents. 5G reception covers up to 94.78% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Bear Lake County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Bear Lake County, ID 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 Bear Lake County
Coverage:
98.01% of Bear Lake County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 97.29% 4G: 90.88% 3G or 2G: 92.61%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Bear Lake County
T-Mobile covers 98.01% 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 Bear Lake County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
97.29% |
52.59% |
4G |
90.88% |
35.27% |
2G or 3G |
92.61% |
57.32% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 97.29% 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 Bear Lake County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Bear Lake County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 97.29% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.58% of Bear Lake County homes. 93.25% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Bear Lake County
Coverage:
98.02% of Bear Lake County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 49.51% 4G: 96.45% 3G or 2G: 97.34%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Bear Lake County
Verizon Wireless covers 98.02% 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 Bear Lake County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
49.51% |
7.92% |
4G |
96.45% |
53.45% |
2G or 3G |
97.34% |
57.03% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 49.51% 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 #4 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Bear Lake County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Bear Lake County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 49.51% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.80% of Bear Lake County homes. 97.46% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Bear Lake County
Coverage:
98.32% of Bear Lake County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 60.31% 4G: 97.32% 3G or 2G: 96.25%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Bear Lake County
AT&T Wireless covers 98.32% 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 Bear Lake County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
60.31% |
19.96% |
4G |
97.32% |
66.73% |
2G or 3G |
96.25% |
70.15% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 60.31% 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 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Bear Lake County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Bear Lake County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 60.31% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.96% of Bear Lake County homes. 96.25% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Bear Lake County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Bear Lake County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Bear Lake County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Bear Lake County, ID. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Bear Lake County ranks #399 out of 804 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Idaho.
Best Bear Lake County Cell Provider Key
The southern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northwestern areas of Bear Lake County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Bear Lake County, ID: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Bear Lake County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 97.29% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 98.32% of Bear Lake County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Bear Lake County, ID
If the price of a Bear Lake County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Bear Lake 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 Bear Lake 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 Bear Lake County, ID
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Bear Lake 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 Bear Lake County and the providers’ coverage areas.
Coverage:
30.80% of Bear Lake County
0.01% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 7.57% 3G or 2G: 28.05%
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Silver Star Data Speeds and Coverage in Bear Lake County
Silver Star covers 30.80% 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 Bear Lake County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
7.57% |
28.49% |
2G or 3G |
28.05% |
26.75% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 7.57% of homes. 20.48% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Silver Star as #5 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Bear Lake County mobile providers.
Silver Star Voice Quality in Bear Lake County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 7.57% of Bear Lake County homes. 22.90% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
99.30% of Bear Lake County
0.27% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 97.36% 3G or 2G: 96.95%
More about Union Wireless in Bear Lake County
Union Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Bear Lake County
Union Wireless covers 99.30% 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 Bear Lake County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
97.36% |
70.14% |
2G or 3G |
96.95% |
63.85% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 97.36% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Union Wireless as #2 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Bear Lake County mobile providers.
Union Wireless Voice Quality in Bear Lake County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.36% of Bear Lake County homes. 98.77% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Bear Lake County, ID Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Bear Lake County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Bear Lake 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 Bear Lake County covering 94.78% of homes in the area while 4G covers 98.90% of the county. Overall, 99.44% of homes (6,372 people) and 87.5% of the land (854.1 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Bear Lake County
Bear Lake County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Bear Lake County cover 94.78% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 47.83% or 466.7 square miles of Bear Lake County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Bear Lake County comes from T-Mobile with 97.29% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Bear Lake County
Bear Lake 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 Bear Lake County, 98.79% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 98.90% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Bear Lake County with 97.96% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Bear Lake 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 Bear Lake County houses is best with service from Union Wireless, with 99.30% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Bear Lake County land is provided by Union Wireless at 84.79% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 97.29% in Bear Lake County.
- The top estimated average speed in Bear Lake County, estimated at 69.08, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Bear Lake County
If you live near Bear Lake 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 Bear Lake County:
Counties close to Bear Lake County
- Cassia County, ID: better coverage
- Sioux County, NE: worse coverage
- Lake County, OR: worse coverage
- Klamath County, OR: better coverage
- Jackson County, OR: better coverage
- Josephine County, OR: worse coverage
- Holt County, NE: worse coverage
- Curry County, OR: worse coverage
- Pierce County, NE: worse coverage
- Wayne County, NE: worse coverage
Counties with similar populations to Bear Lake County
- Cochran County, TX: worse coverage
- McIntosh County, ND: worse coverage
- McLean County, KY: worse coverage
- McLean County, ND: worse coverage
- Menard County, TX: worse coverage
- Mineral County, NV: worse coverage
- Colfax County, NM: better coverage
- Modoc County, CA: worse coverage
- Monroe County, KY: worse coverage
- McCone County, MT: worse coverage