In Carbon County, you’ll select from 5 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 89.0% of Carbon County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.69% of Carbon County’s 10,473 residents. 5G reception covers up to 98.73% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Carbon County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Carbon County, MT 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.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Carbon County
Coverage:
98.05% of Carbon County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 1.07% 4G: 94.84% 3G or 2G: 97.97%
More about Verizon Wireless in Carbon County
Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Carbon County
Verizon Wireless covers 98.05% 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 Carbon County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
1.07% |
0.96% |
4G |
94.84% |
65.04% |
2G or 3G |
97.97% |
80.81% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 1.07% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 94.84% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Carbon County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Carbon County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 1.07% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 96.20% of Carbon County homes. 95.03% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Carbon County
Coverage:
99.26% of Carbon County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 98.74% 4G: 93.94% 3G or 2G: 89.35%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Carbon County
T-Mobile covers 99.26% 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 Carbon County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
98.74% |
74.36% |
4G |
93.94% |
59.51% |
2G or 3G |
89.35% |
42.55% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 98.74% 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 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Carbon County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Carbon County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 98.74% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.26% of Carbon County homes. 89.35% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Carbon County
Coverage:
99.67% of Carbon County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 81.91% 4G: 97.83% 3G or 2G: 99.59%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Carbon County
AT&T Wireless covers 99.67% 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 Carbon County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
81.91% |
40.28% |
4G |
97.83% |
76.27% |
2G or 3G |
99.59% |
87.91% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 81.91% 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 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Carbon County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Carbon County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 81.91% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.60% of Carbon County homes. 99.59% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Carbon County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Carbon County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Carbon County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Carbon County, MT. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Carbon County ranks #194 out of 953 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Montana.
Best Carbon County Cell Provider Key
The northeastern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southeastern areas of Carbon County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Carbon County, MT: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Carbon County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 98.74% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 99.67% of Carbon County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Carbon County, MT
If the price of a Carbon County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Carbon 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 Carbon 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 Carbon County, MT
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Carbon 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 Carbon County and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about Union Wireless in Carbon County
Union Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Carbon County
Union Wireless covers 0.01% 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 Carbon County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
0.01% |
0.02% |
2G or 3G |
0.00% |
0.19% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.01% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Union Wireless as #5 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Carbon County mobile providers.
Union Wireless Voice Quality in Carbon County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.01% of Carbon County homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
48.35% of Carbon County
0.04% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 32.28% 3G or 2G: 48.30%
More about Nemont in Carbon County
Nemont Data Speeds and Coverage in Carbon County
Nemont covers 48.35% 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 Carbon County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
32.28% |
5.26% |
2G or 3G |
48.30% |
19.45% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 32.28% of homes. 16.02% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Nemont as #4 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Carbon County mobile providers.
Nemont Voice Quality in Carbon County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 32.28% of Carbon County homes. 42.55% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Carbon County, MT Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Carbon County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Carbon 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 Carbon County covering 98.73% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.66% of the county. Overall, 99.69% of homes (10,468 people) and 89.0% of the land (1,823.3 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Carbon County
Carbon County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Carbon County cover 98.73% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 72.91% or 1,493.0 square miles of Carbon County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Carbon County comes from T-Mobile with 98.74% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Carbon County
Carbon 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 Carbon County, 98.72% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.66% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Carbon County with 99.60% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Carbon 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 Carbon County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.67% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Carbon County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 88.96% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 98.74% in Carbon County.
- The top estimated average speed in Carbon County, estimated at 70.11, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Carbon County
If you live near Carbon 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 Carbon County:
Counties close to Carbon County
- Stillwater County, MT: worse coverage
- Yellowstone County, MT: better coverage
- Sweet Grass County, MT: worse coverage
- Park County, MT: worse coverage
- Big Horn County, MT: worse coverage
- Gallatin County, MT: better coverage
- Madison County, MT: worse coverage
- Powder River County, MT: worse coverage
- Beaverhead County, MT: worse coverage
- Carter County, MT: worse coverage
Counties with similar populations to Carbon County
- Mississippi County, MO: better coverage
- Judith Basin County, MT: worse coverage
- Kalkaska County, MI: worse coverage
- Kanabec County, MN: worse coverage
- Kane County, UT: worse coverage
- Kemper County, MS: worse coverage
- Kinney County, TX: better coverage
- Knott County, KY: worse coverage
- Knox County, NE: worse coverage
- Kodiak Island Borough, AK: worse coverage