In Carteret County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.2% of Carteret County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.79% of Carteret County’s 67,686 residents. 5G reception covers up to 96.61% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Carteret County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Carteret 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.
Coverage:
98.85% of Carteret County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 97.50% 3G or 2G: 98.70%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Carteret County
AT&T Wireless covers 98.85% 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 Carteret County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
97.50% |
77.42% |
2G or 3G |
98.70% |
91.91% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 97.50% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Carteret County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Carteret County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.85% of Carteret County homes. 98.70% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Carteret County
Coverage:
98.67% of Carteret County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 96.16% 4G: 91.05% 3G or 2G: 97.37%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Carteret County
T-Mobile covers 98.67% 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 Carteret County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
96.16% |
77.98% |
4G |
91.05% |
61.47% |
2G or 3G |
97.37% |
86.63% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 96.16% 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 Carteret County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Carteret County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 96.16% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.21% of Carteret County homes. 97.93% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Carteret County
Coverage:
98.29% of Carteret County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 67.48% 4G: 98.08% 3G or 2G: 98.23%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Carteret County
Verizon Wireless covers 98.29% 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 Carteret County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
67.48% |
47.38% |
4G |
98.08% |
86.78% |
2G or 3G |
98.23% |
94.67% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 67.48% 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 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Carteret County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Carteret County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 67.48% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.29% of Carteret County homes. 98.07% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Carteret County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Carteret County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Carteret County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Carteret County, NC. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Carteret County ranks #1421 out of 2352 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in North Carolina.
Best Carteret County Cell Provider Key
The northwestern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northeastern areas of Carteret County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Carteret County, NC: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Carteret County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 96.16% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 98.85% of Carteret County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Carteret County, NC
If the price of a Carteret County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Carteret 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 Carteret 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 Carteret County, NC
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Carteret 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 Carteret County and the providers’ coverage areas.
US Cellular 5G available in Carteret County
Coverage:
98.98% of Carteret County
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 25.55% 4G: 76.55% 3G or 2G: 98.21%
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Carteret County
US Cellular covers 98.98% 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 Carteret County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
25.55% |
5.58% |
4G |
76.55% |
54.80% |
2G or 3G |
98.21% |
94.78% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 25.55% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 51.00% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank US Cellular as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Carteret County mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Carteret County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 25.55% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.58% of Carteret County homes. 98.21% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Carteret County, NC Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Carteret County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Carteret 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 Carteret County covering 96.61% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.40% of the county. Overall, 99.79% of homes (67,686 people) and 99.2% of the land (503.7 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Carteret County
Carteret County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Carteret County cover 96.61% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 82.48% or 418.7 square miles of Carteret County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Carteret County comes from T-Mobile with 96.16% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Carteret County
Carteret 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 Carteret County, 98.90% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.40% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Carteret County with 98.85% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Carteret 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 Carteret County houses is best with service from US Cellular, with 98.98% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Carteret County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 97.73% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 96.16% in Carteret County.
- The top estimated average speed in Carteret County, estimated at 68.27, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Carteret County
If you live near Carteret 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 Carteret County:
Counties close to Carteret County
- Onslow County, NC: better coverage
- Bladen County, NC: worse coverage
- Robeson County, NC: better coverage
- Scotland County, NC: better coverage
- Marlboro County, SC: better coverage
- Chesterfield County, SC: worse coverage
- Lancaster County, SC: better coverage
- Chester County, SC: worse coverage
- Union County, SC: worse coverage
- Greenville County, SC: better coverage
Counties with similar populations to Carteret County
- Klamath County, OR: worse coverage
- St. Joseph County, MI: better coverage
- Iberia Parish, LA: better coverage
- Sampson County, NC: worse coverage
- San Benito County, CA: better coverage
- Sauk County, WI: worse coverage
- Harrison County, WV: worse coverage
- Shiawassee County, MI: better coverage
- Hamblen County, TN: better coverage
- Hall County, NE: worse coverage