In Benzie County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.9% of Benzie County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.98% of Benzie County’s 17,970 residents. 5G reception covers up to 87.90% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Benzie County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Benzie County, MI 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 Benzie County
Coverage:
94.89% of Benzie County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 65.16% 4G: 55.76% 3G or 2G: 73.92%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Benzie County
T-Mobile covers 94.89% 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 Benzie County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
65.16% |
52.33% |
4G |
55.76% |
30.62% |
2G or 3G |
73.92% |
71.89% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 65.16% 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 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Benzie County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Benzie County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 65.16% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 90.46% of Benzie County homes. 77.34% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
99.90% of Benzie County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 98.97% 3G or 2G: 99.73%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Benzie County
Verizon Wireless covers 99.90% 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 Benzie County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
98.97% |
98.39% |
2G or 3G |
99.73% |
99.70% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 98.97% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #1 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Benzie County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Benzie County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.90% of Benzie County homes. 99.19% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Benzie County
Coverage:
99.98% of Benzie County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 55.61% 4G: 98.82% 3G or 2G: 99.98%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Benzie County
AT&T Wireless covers 99.98% 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 Benzie County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
55.61% |
45.89% |
4G |
98.82% |
97.92% |
2G or 3G |
99.98% |
99.93% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 55.61% 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 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Benzie County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Benzie County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 55.61% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.98% of Benzie County homes. 99.98% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Benzie County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Benzie County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Benzie County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Benzie County, MI. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Benzie County ranks #1853 out of 2555 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Michigan.
Best Benzie County Cell Provider Key
The central parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southeastern areas of Benzie County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Benzie County, MI: Verizon Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, Verizon Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Benzie County. Verizon Wireless has 5G that covers 65.16% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 99.98% of Benzie County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Benzie County, MI
If the price of a Benzie County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Benzie 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 Benzie 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.
Benzie County, MI Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Benzie County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Benzie 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 Benzie County covering 87.90% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.98% of the county. Overall, 99.98% of homes (17,970 people) and 99.9% of the land (319.5 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Benzie County
Benzie County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Benzie County cover 87.90% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 70.74% or 226.2 square miles of Benzie County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Benzie County comes from T-Mobile with 65.16% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Benzie County
Benzie 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 Benzie County, 99.69% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.98% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Benzie County with 99.98% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Benzie 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 Benzie County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.98% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Benzie County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 99.93% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 65.16% in Benzie County.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with AT&T Wireless, covering 99.98% of Benzie County.
- The top estimated average speed in Benzie County, estimated at 39.59, Mbps is available through Verizon Wireless.
Mobile Service Counties Near Benzie County
If you live near Benzie 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 Benzie County:
Counties close to Benzie County
- Grand Traverse County, MI: better coverage
- Kalkaska County, MI: worse coverage
- Crawford County, MI: worse coverage
- Kewaunee County, WI: better coverage
- Oscoda County, MI: worse coverage
- Alcona County, MI: worse coverage
- Shawano County, WI: worse coverage
- Clark County, WI: better coverage
- Eau Claire County, WI: better coverage
- Pepin County, WI: worse coverage
Counties with similar populations to Benzie County
- Guanica Municipio, PR: better coverage
- Emanuel County, GA: worse coverage
- Sequatchie County, TN: worse coverage
- Boone County, WV: worse coverage
- Sevier County, UT: better coverage
- Seward County, KS: better coverage
- Shelby County, IL: better coverage
- Hampton County, SC: better coverage
- Sibley County, MN: better coverage
- Hale County, AL: better coverage