In Blair County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 98.8% of Blair County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.90% of Blair County’s 122,822 residents. 5G reception covers up to 97.65% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Blair County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Blair County, PA 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 Blair County
Coverage:
99.88% of Blair County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 86.05% 4G: 96.78% 3G or 2G: 99.86%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Blair County
AT&T Wireless covers 99.88% 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 Blair County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
86.05% |
57.09% |
4G |
96.78% |
81.25% |
2G or 3G |
99.86% |
98.51% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 86.05% 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 #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Blair County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Blair County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 86.05% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.62% of Blair County homes. 99.86% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Blair County
Coverage:
98.82% of Blair County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 96.44% 4G: 91.67% 3G or 2G: 95.88%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Blair County
T-Mobile covers 98.82% 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 Blair County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
96.44% |
77.26% |
4G |
91.67% |
58.37% |
2G or 3G |
95.88% |
74.62% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 96.44% 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 Blair County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Blair County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 96.44% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.87% of Blair County homes. 98.05% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
99.73% of Blair County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 98.28% 3G or 2G: 99.18%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Blair County
Verizon Wireless covers 99.73% 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 Blair County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
98.28% |
86.10% |
2G or 3G |
99.18% |
91.58% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 98.28% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Blair County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Blair County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.72% of Blair County homes. 98.30% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Blair County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Blair County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Blair County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Blair County, PA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Blair County ranks #2952 out of 4921 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Pennsylvania.
Best Blair County Cell Provider Key
The central parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the eastern areas of Blair County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Blair County, PA: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Blair County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 96.44% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 99.88% of Blair County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Blair County, PA
If the price of a Blair County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Blair 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 Blair 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 Blair County, PA
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Blair 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 Blair County and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about US Cellular in Blair County
US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Blair County
US Cellular covers 0.80% 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 Blair County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
0.80% |
0.26% |
2G or 3G |
0.00% |
0.02% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.80% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank US Cellular as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Blair County mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Blair County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.80% of Blair County homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Blair County, PA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Blair County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Blair 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 Blair County covering 97.65% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.84% of the county. Overall, 99.90% of homes (122,818 people) and 98.8% of the land (518.8 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Blair County
Blair County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Blair County cover 97.65% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 80.63% or 423.5 square miles of Blair County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Blair County comes from T-Mobile with 96.44% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Blair County
Blair 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 Blair County, 98.93% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.84% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Blair County with 99.72% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Blair 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 Blair County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.88% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Blair County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 98.54% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 96.44% in Blair County.
- The top estimated average speed in Blair County, estimated at 68.47, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Blair County
If you live near Blair 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 Blair County:
Counties close to Blair County
- Huntingdon County, PA: worse coverage
- Cambria County, PA: worse coverage
- Juniata County, PA: worse coverage
- Perry County, PA: worse coverage
- Westmoreland County, PA: better coverage
- Allegheny County, PA: better coverage
- Dauphin County, PA: better coverage
- Lebanon County, PA: better coverage
- Hancock County, WV: better coverage
- Brooke County, WV: worse coverage
Counties with similar populations to Blair County
- Strafford County, NH: better coverage
- Saline County, AR: better coverage
- Bonneville County, ID: better coverage
- San Juan County, NM: better coverage
- Calhoun County, AL: better coverage
- Linn County, OR: better coverage
- Wayne County, NC: better coverage
- Washington County, RI: worse coverage
- Cochise County, AZ: worse coverage
- Oswego County, NY: worse coverage