In Butte County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 73.5% of Butte County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 97.85% of Butte County’s 2,574 residents. 5G reception covers up to 89.55% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Butte County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Butte County, ID 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.
Coverage:
97.75% of Butte County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 96.10% 3G or 2G: 97.75%
1-833-652-2264
More about AT&T Wireless in Butte County
AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Butte County
AT&T Wireless covers 97.75% 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 Butte County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
96.10% |
52.39% |
2G or 3G |
97.75% |
70.98% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 96.10% of homes. 1.65% 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 County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Butte County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 96.90% of Butte County homes. 97.75% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Butte County
Coverage:
93.34% of Butte County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 4.03% 4G: 91.25% 3G or 2G: 90.62%
More about Verizon Wireless in Butte County
Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Butte County
Verizon Wireless covers 93.34% 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 Butte County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
4.03% |
7.23% |
4G |
91.25% |
57.97% |
2G or 3G |
90.62% |
62.74% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 4.03% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 87.22% 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 County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Butte County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 4.03% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 93.11% of Butte County homes. 87.37% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Butte County
Coverage:
95.43% of Butte County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 89.11% 4G: 88.03% 3G or 2G: 89.45%
More about T-Mobile in Butte County
T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Butte County
T-Mobile covers 95.43% 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 Butte County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
89.11% |
49.59% |
4G |
88.03% |
37.47% |
2G or 3G |
89.45% |
42.54% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 89.11% 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 County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Butte County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 89.11% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 94.48% of Butte County homes. 89.60% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Butte County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Butte County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Butte County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Butte County, ID. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Butte County ranks #469 out of 804 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Idaho.
Best Butte County Cell Provider Key
The central parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northern areas of Butte County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Butte County, ID: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Butte County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 89.11% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 97.75% of Butte County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Butte County, ID
If the price of a Butte County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Butte 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 Butte 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 Butte County, ID
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Butte 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 Butte County and the providers’ coverage areas.
Coverage:
81.65% of Butte County
0.00% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 32.84% 3G or 2G: 81.65%
More about Custer Telephone Cooperative in Butte County
Custer Telephone Cooperative Data Speeds and Coverage in Butte County
Custer Telephone Cooperative covers 81.65% 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 Butte County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
32.84% |
10.62% |
2G or 3G |
81.65% |
18.22% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 32.84% of homes. 48.81% 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 County mobile providers.
Custer Telephone Cooperative Voice Quality in Butte County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 32.84% of Butte County homes. 60.67% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Butte County, ID Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Butte County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Butte 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 Butte County covering 89.55% of homes in the area while 4G covers 97.20% of the county. Overall, 97.85% of homes (2,549 people) and 73.5% of the land (1,644.5 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Butte County
Butte County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Butte County cover 89.55% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 48.35% or 1,081.3 square miles of Butte County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Butte County comes from T-Mobile with 89.11% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Butte County
Butte 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 Butte County, 96.73% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 97.20% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Butte County with 96.90% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Butte 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 Butte County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 97.75% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Butte County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 71.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 89.11% in Butte County.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with AT&T Wireless, covering 96.90% of Butte County.
- The top estimated average speed in Butte County, estimated at 63.27, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Butte County
If you live near Butte 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 Butte County:
Counties close to Butte County
- Blaine County, ID: worse coverage
- Jefferson County, ID: better coverage
- Teton County, ID: better coverage
- Ada County, ID: better coverage
- Canyon County, ID: better coverage
- Hot Springs County, WY: better coverage
- Harney County, OR: better coverage
- Custer County, SD: worse coverage
- Jackson County, SD: worse coverage
- Mellette County, SD: worse coverage
Counties with similar populations to Butte County
- Sioux County, NE: worse coverage
- Banner County, NE: worse coverage
- Baraga County, MI: better coverage
- Liberty County, MT: worse coverage
- Sussex County, VA: better coverage
- Colfax County, NM: better coverage
- Wilcox County, AL: worse coverage
- Beaverhead County, MT: worse coverage
- Wibaux County, MT: worse coverage
- Wheeler County, OR: worse coverage