Mobile Coverage & Cell Phone Plans in Butte City, ID


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In Butte City, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 89.9% of Butte City’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.63% of Butte City’s 296 residents. 5G reception covers up to 97.80% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Butte City providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.

 

Butte City, ID Top Cell Providers

Bark Kid Phones

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


Mint

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


Coverage:

99.17% of Butte City

96.67% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 98.63% 3G or 2G: 99.17%


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1-833-652-2264

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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Butte City

AT&T Wireless covers 99.17% of homes in the city 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 Butte City) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
98.63%
66.81%
2G or 3G
99.17%
83.15%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 98.63% of homes. 0.54% 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 Butte City mobile providers.

AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Butte City

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.93% of Butte City homes. 99.17% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

T-Mobile

T-Mobile 5G available in Butte City


Coverage:

98.62% of Butte City

97.12% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 97.80% 4G: 95.76% 3G or 2G: 97.36%


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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Butte City

T-Mobile covers 98.62% 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 Butte City) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
97.80%
54.87%
4G
95.76%
29.33%
2G or 3G
97.36%
39.34%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 97.80% 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 Butte City mobile providers.

T-Mobile Voice Quality in Butte City

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 97.80% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.62% of Butte City homes. 97.36% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless 5G available in Butte City


Coverage:

99.27% of Butte City

96.15% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 0.02% 4G: 97.46% 3G or 2G: 99.25%


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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Butte City

Verizon Wireless covers 99.27% 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 Butte City) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
0.02%
0.13%
4G
97.46%
65.82%
2G or 3G
99.25%
83.52%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.02% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 97.46% 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 Butte City mobile providers.

Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Butte City

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.02% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.41% of Butte City homes. 97.39% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Butte City homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Butte City land area.

 

Fastest Cell Service Down to the Butte City Neighborhood

The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Butte City, ID. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Butte City ranks #332 out of 804 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Idaho.

Map of the fastest cell company in Butte City
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Best Butte City Cell Provider Key

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AT&T
T-Mobile
Tie

 

The western parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southwestern areas of Butte City where mobile data speeds are generally slower.

 

Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Butte City, ID: T-Mobile

Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Butte City. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 97.80% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 99.27% of Butte City homes.

 

Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Butte City, ID

If the price of a Butte City mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Butte City 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 Butte City wireless plan will quickly rise if you add additional lines or features such as a hotspot or unlimited data.

Mint

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.


Cricket Wireless

Coverage:

AT&T Network

Data Speeds:

Same as AT&T above

Plans start at $35/mo.

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Boost Mobile

Coverage:

T-Mobile Network

Data Speeds:

Same as T-Mobile above

Plans start at $35/mo.

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Coverage:

Verizon Network

Data Speeds:

Same as Verizon above

Plans start at $35/mo.

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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 Butte City, ID

The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Butte City, 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 Butte City and the providers’ coverage areas.

Custer Telephone Cooperative


Coverage:

73.29% of Butte City

0.00% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 11.50% 3G or 2G: 73.29%


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Custer Telephone Cooperative Data Speeds and Coverage in Butte City

Custer Telephone Cooperative covers 73.29% of homes in the city 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 Butte City) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
11.50%
0.45%
2G or 3G
73.29%
13.83%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 11.50% of homes. 61.79% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Custer Telephone Cooperative as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Butte City mobile providers.

Custer Telephone Cooperative Voice Quality in Butte City

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 11.50% of Butte City homes. 43.46% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

 

Butte City, ID Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Map of fastest mobile speeds in Butte City
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Butte City Fastest Speeds Key

2G
4G
5G

Your mobile coverage in Butte City 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 Butte City covering 97.80% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.02% of the city. Overall, 99.63% of homes (296 people) and 89.9% of the land (634.4 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.

 

5G Coverage Map and Availability in Butte City

Map of 5G mobile cell service in Butte City
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Butte City 5G Coverage Key

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5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Butte City cover 97.80% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 54.81% or 387.0 square miles of Butte City are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Butte City comes from T-Mobile with 97.80% coverage.

 

4G Coverage Map and Availability in Butte City

Map of 4G mobile cell service in Butte City
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Butte City 4G Coverage Key

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4G/LTE networks have become one of the nation’s most common mobile coverage types for data, and in some locations, voice calls. In Butte City, 98.65% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.02% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Butte City with 98.93% coverage.

Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Butte City 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 Butte City houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless, with 99.27% of homes covered.
  • The best coverage across all Butte City land is provided by Verizon Wireless at 89.22% of land area covered.
  • The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 97.80% in Butte City.
  • The top estimated average speed in Butte City, estimated at 69.44, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.

 

Mobile Service Cities Near Butte City

If you live near Butte City but aren’t technically in the city, or you like to explore the region a lot, your coverage availability and speeds may vary.

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