In Breathitt County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.7% of Breathitt County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.91% of Breathitt County’s 13,718 residents. 5G reception covers up to 0.92% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Breathitt County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Breathitt County, KY 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 Breathitt County
Coverage:
59.80% of Breathitt County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.95% 4G: 38.61% 3G or 2G: 1.73%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Breathitt County
T-Mobile covers 59.80% 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 Breathitt County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.95% |
3.74% |
4G |
38.61% |
10.38% |
2G or 3G |
1.73% |
4.41% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.95% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 38.61% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #3 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Breathitt County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Breathitt County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.95% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 59.72% of Breathitt County homes. 1.73% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
93.66% of Breathitt County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 69.80% 3G or 2G: 86.74%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Breathitt County
AT&T Wireless covers 93.66% 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 Breathitt County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
69.80% |
56.78% |
2G or 3G |
86.74% |
84.76% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 69.80% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #2 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Breathitt County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Breathitt County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 88.47% of Breathitt County homes. 86.74% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Breathitt County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Breathitt County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Breathitt County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Breathitt County, KY. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Breathitt County ranks #2274 out of 2778 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Kentucky.
Best Breathitt County Cell Provider Key
The western parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the eastern areas of Breathitt County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Breathitt County, KY: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Breathitt County. AT&T Wireless has 4G that covers 88.47% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 93.66% of Breathitt County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Breathitt County, KY
If the price of a Breathitt County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Breathitt 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 Breathitt 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 Breathitt County, KY
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Breathitt 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 Breathitt County and the providers’ coverage areas.
Coverage:
99.87% of Breathitt County
0.28% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 98.70% 3G or 2G: 99.37%
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Appalachian Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Breathitt County
Appalachian Wireless covers 99.87% 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 Breathitt County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
98.70% |
94.75% |
2G or 3G |
99.37% |
99.22% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 98.70% of homes. 0.67% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Appalachian Wireless as #1 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Breathitt County mobile providers.
Appalachian Wireless Voice Quality in Breathitt County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.70% of Breathitt County homes. 99.68% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Despite being much smaller, Appalachian Wireless service is actually better for coverage and speeds in Breathitt County than the major cell carriers AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. This is likely only true in and around the proper county boundaries.
Breathitt County, KY Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Breathitt County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Breathitt 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 Breathitt County covering 0.92% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.41% of the county. Overall, 99.91% of homes (13,718 people) and 99.7% of the land (491.1 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Breathitt County
Breathitt County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Breathitt County cover 0.92% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 3.72% or 18.3 square miles of Breathitt County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Breathitt County comes from T-Mobile with 0.95% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Breathitt County
Breathitt 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 Breathitt County, 98.81% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.41% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Appalachian Wireless has the best 4G network in Breathitt County with 98.70% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Breathitt 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 Breathitt County houses is best with service from Appalachian Wireless, with 99.87% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Breathitt County land is provided by Appalachian Wireless at 99.71% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 0.95% in Breathitt County.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Appalachian Wireless, covering 98.70% of Breathitt County.
- The top estimated average speed in Breathitt County, estimated at 39.50, Mbps is available through Appalachian Wireless.
Mobile Service Counties Near Breathitt County
If you live near Breathitt 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 Breathitt County:
Counties close to Breathitt County
- Owsley County, KY: worse coverage
- Lee County, KY: worse coverage
- Jackson County, KY: better coverage
- Floyd County, KY: better coverage
- Pike County, KY: worse coverage
- Garrard County, KY: better coverage
- Lincoln County, KY: worse coverage
- Boyle County, KY: better coverage
- Wyoming County, WV: worse coverage
- Marion County, KY: better coverage
Counties with similar populations to Breathitt County
- Holmes County, MS: better coverage
- Martin County, TX: better coverage
- Martin County, IN: better coverage
- Marion County, TX: better coverage
- Marion County, GA: worse coverage
- Maries County, MO: better coverage
- Magoffin County, KY: better coverage
- Madison County, TX: better coverage
- Madison County, FL: better coverage
- Lynn County, TX: better coverage