In Calcasieu Parish, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Calcasieu Parish’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Calcasieu Parish’s 216,785 residents. 5G reception covers up to 98.39% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Calcasieu Parish providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Calcasieu Parish, LA 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 Calcasieu Parish
Coverage:
99.45% of Calcasieu Parish
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 95.84% 4G: 93.11% 3G or 2G: 98.49%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Calcasieu Parish
T-Mobile covers 99.45% 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 Calcasieu Parish) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
95.84% |
81.88% |
4G |
93.11% |
64.22% |
2G or 3G |
98.49% |
87.65% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 95.84% 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 Calcasieu Parish mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Calcasieu Parish
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 95.84% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.84% of Calcasieu Parish homes. 99.24% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Calcasieu Parish
Coverage:
100.00% of Calcasieu Parish
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.02% 4G: 99.27% 3G or 2G: 96.31%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Calcasieu Parish
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 Calcasieu Parish) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.02% |
1.75% |
4G |
99.27% |
92.34% |
2G or 3G |
96.31% |
80.64% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.02% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.27% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Calcasieu Parish mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Calcasieu Parish
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.02% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Calcasieu Parish homes. 98.84% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Calcasieu Parish
Coverage:
100.00% of Calcasieu Parish
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 92.94% 4G: 99.93% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Calcasieu Parish
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 Calcasieu Parish) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
92.94% |
60.88% |
4G |
99.93% |
98.82% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 92.94% 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 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Calcasieu Parish mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Calcasieu Parish
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 92.94% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Calcasieu Parish 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 Calcasieu Parish homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Calcasieu Parish land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Calcasieu Parish Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Calcasieu Parish, LA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Calcasieu Parish ranks #837 out of 1597 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Louisiana.
Best Calcasieu Parish Cell Provider Key
The eastern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northwestern areas of Calcasieu Parish where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Calcasieu Parish, LA: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Calcasieu Parish. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 95.84% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Calcasieu Parish homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Calcasieu Parish, LA
If the price of a Calcasieu Parish mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Calcasieu Parish 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 Calcasieu Parish 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.
Calcasieu Parish, LA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Calcasieu Parish Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Calcasieu Parish 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 Calcasieu Parish covering 98.39% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (216,785 people) and 100.0% of the land (1,064.1 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Calcasieu Parish
Calcasieu Parish 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Calcasieu Parish cover 98.39% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 86.49% or 920.3 square miles of Calcasieu Parish are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Calcasieu Parish comes from T-Mobile with 95.84% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Calcasieu Parish
Calcasieu Parish 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 Calcasieu Parish, 99.94% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Calcasieu Parish with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Calcasieu Parish 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 Calcasieu Parish houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Calcasieu Parish land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 95.84% in Calcasieu Parish.
- The top estimated average speed in Calcasieu Parish, estimated at 68.05, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Calcasieu Parish
If you live near Calcasieu Parish 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 Calcasieu Parish:
Counties close to Calcasieu Parish
- Cameron Parish, LA: worse coverage
- Jefferson Davis Parish, LA: better coverage
- Beauregard Parish, LA: worse coverage
- Orange County, TX: better coverage
- Allen Parish, LA: worse coverage
- Newton County, TX: worse coverage
- Jefferson County, TX: better coverage
- Acadia Parish, LA: better coverage
- Jasper County, TX: better coverage
- Hardin County, TX: worse coverage
Counties with similar populations to Calcasieu Parish
- Sussex County, DE: better coverage
- Berkeley County, SC: better coverage
- Buncombe County, NC: worse coverage
- Richmond County, GA: better coverage
- Rockingham County, NH: worse coverage
- San Luis Obispo County, CA: better coverage
- Santa Cruz County, CA: worse coverage
- St. Johns County, FL: better coverage
- St. Tammany Parish, LA: better coverage
- Alachua County, FL: better coverage