In Billings, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.6% of Billings’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Billings’s 133,700 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.94% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Billings providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Billings, MT 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 Billings
Coverage:
100.00% of Billings
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 99.83% 4G: 99.92% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Billings
AT&T Wireless covers 100.00% 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 Billings) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
99.83% |
83.29% |
4G |
99.92% |
94.47% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
99.61% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 99.83% 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 #1 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Billings mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Billings
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 99.83% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Billings homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Billings
Coverage:
99.89% of Billings
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 98.02% 4G: 99.64% 3G or 2G: 99.89%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Billings
Verizon Wireless covers 99.89% 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 Billings) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
98.02% |
46.60% |
4G |
99.64% |
81.55% |
2G or 3G |
99.89% |
95.65% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 98.02% 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 #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Billings mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Billings
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 98.02% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.75% of Billings homes. 99.66% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Billings
Coverage:
99.91% of Billings
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 86.03% 4G: 97.13% 3G or 2G: 95.77%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Billings
T-Mobile covers 99.91% 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 Billings) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
86.03% |
84.14% |
4G |
97.13% |
70.65% |
2G or 3G |
95.77% |
62.93% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 86.03% 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 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Billings mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Billings
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 86.03% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.91% of Billings homes. 95.77% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Billings homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Billings land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Billings Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Billings, MT. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Billings ranks #70 out of 953 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Montana.
Best Billings Cell Provider Key
The northeastern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southeastern areas of Billings where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Billings, MT: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Billings. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 99.83% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Billings homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Billings, MT
If the price of a Billings mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Billings 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 Billings 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 Billings, MT
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Billings, 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 Billings and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about Nemont in Billings
Nemont Data Speeds and Coverage in Billings
Nemont covers 78.88% of homes in the city with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 2G or 3G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Billings) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
2G or 3G |
78.88% |
37.62% |
78.88% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Nemont as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Billings mobile providers.
Nemont Voice Quality in Billings
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.00% of Billings homes. 71.73% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Billings, MT Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Billings Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Billings 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 Billings covering 99.94% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (133,700 people) and 99.6% of the land (542.6 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Billings
Billings 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Billings cover 99.94% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 90.57% or 493.3 square miles of Billings are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Billings comes from AT&T Wireless with 99.83% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Billings
Billings 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 Billings, 99.95% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Billings with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Billings 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 Billings houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Billings land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 99.63% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 99.83% in Billings.
- The top estimated average speed in Billings, estimated at 70.88, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Cities Near Billings
If you live near Billings 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 Billings:
Cities close to Billings
- Hesper, MT: worse coverage
- Lockwood, MT: better coverage
- Billings Heights, MT: better coverage
- Acton, MT: worse coverage
- Laurel, MT: worse coverage
- Shepherd, MT: worse coverage
- Huntley, MT: worse coverage
- Molt, MT: worse coverage
- Silesia, MT: better coverage
- Park City, MT: worse coverage
Cities with similar populations to Billings
- Ocala, FL: worse coverage
- Palm Harbor, FL: better coverage
- Odessa, TX: worse coverage
- Owensboro, KY: worse coverage
- Oshkosh, WI: better coverage
- Palm Coast, FL: worse coverage
- Olympia, WA: worse coverage
- Orem, UT: worse coverage
- Orange, CA: better coverage
- Palm Bay, FL: equal coverage