In Cabarrus County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Cabarrus County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Cabarrus County’s 225,804 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.96% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Cabarrus County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Cabarrus County, NC 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 Cabarrus County
Coverage:
100.00% of Cabarrus County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 99.93% 4G: 98.72% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Cabarrus County
T-Mobile covers 100.00% 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 Cabarrus County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
99.93% |
99.82% |
4G |
98.72% |
96.37% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
99.99% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 99.93% 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 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Cabarrus County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Cabarrus County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 99.93% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Cabarrus County homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Cabarrus County
Coverage:
100.00% of Cabarrus County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 96.02% 4G: 99.86% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Cabarrus County
Verizon Wireless covers 100.00% 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 Cabarrus County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
96.02% |
93.82% |
4G |
99.86% |
99.19% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
99.98% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 96.02% 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 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Cabarrus County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Cabarrus County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 96.02% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Cabarrus County homes. 99.86% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Cabarrus County
Coverage:
100.00% of Cabarrus County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 13.11% 4G: 99.53% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Cabarrus County
AT&T Wireless covers 100.00% 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 Cabarrus County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
13.11% |
10.02% |
4G |
99.53% |
97.08% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 13.11% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 86.42% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #3 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Cabarrus County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Cabarrus County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 13.11% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Cabarrus County homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Cabarrus County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Cabarrus County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Cabarrus County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Cabarrus County, NC. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Cabarrus County ranks #552 out of 2352 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in North Carolina.
Best Cabarrus County Cell Provider Key
The western parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southeastern areas of Cabarrus County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Cabarrus County, NC: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Cabarrus County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 99.93% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Cabarrus County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Cabarrus County, NC
If the price of a Cabarrus County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Cabarrus 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 Cabarrus 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.
Cabarrus County, NC Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Cabarrus County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Cabarrus 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 Cabarrus County covering 99.96% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (225,804 people) and 100.0% of the land (361.2 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Cabarrus County
Cabarrus County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Cabarrus County cover 99.96% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 99.90% or 360.9 square miles of Cabarrus County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Cabarrus County comes from T-Mobile with 99.93% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Cabarrus County
Cabarrus 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 Cabarrus County, 99.98% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, and AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Cabarrus County with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Cabarrus 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 Cabarrus County houses is best with service from T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, and AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Cabarrus County land is provided by T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, and AT&T Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 99.93% in Cabarrus County.
- The top estimated average speed in Cabarrus County, estimated at 70.95, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Cabarrus County
If you live near Cabarrus 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 Cabarrus County:
Counties close to Cabarrus County
- Mecklenburg County, NC: equal coverage
- Stanly County, NC: worse coverage
- Gaston County, NC: worse coverage
- Lincoln County, NC: worse coverage
- Montgomery County, NC: worse coverage
- Cleveland County, NC: worse coverage
- Moore County, NC: worse coverage
- Rutherford County, NC: worse coverage
- Lee County, NC: worse coverage
- Polk County, NC: worse coverage
Counties with similar populations to Cabarrus County
- Escambia County, FL: worse coverage
- Norfolk City, VA: worse coverage
- New London County, CT: worse coverage
- Mohave County, AZ: worse coverage
- Merced County, CA: worse coverage
- Luzerne County, PA: worse coverage
- Leon County, FL: worse coverage
- Harrison County, MS: worse coverage
- Gloucester County, NJ: worse coverage
- Onslow County, NC: worse coverage