In Claiborne County, you’ll select from 5 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 95.4% of Claiborne County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.38% of Claiborne County’s 32,043 residents. 5G reception covers up to 90.83% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Claiborne County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Claiborne County, TN 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 Claiborne County
Coverage:
97.41% of Claiborne County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 19.81% 4G: 89.79% 3G or 2G: 95.96%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Claiborne County
Verizon Wireless covers 97.41% 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 Claiborne County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
19.81% |
30.34% |
4G |
89.79% |
69.55% |
2G or 3G |
95.96% |
85.98% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 19.81% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 69.98% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #2 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Claiborne County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Claiborne County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 19.81% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 96.97% of Claiborne County homes. 89.11% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Claiborne County
Coverage:
97.09% of Claiborne County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.78% 4G: 93.66% 3G or 2G: 94.37%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Claiborne County
AT&T Wireless covers 97.09% 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 Claiborne County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.78% |
0.47% |
4G |
93.66% |
78.54% |
2G or 3G |
94.37% |
79.32% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.78% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 93.66% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #3 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Claiborne County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Claiborne County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.78% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 96.03% of Claiborne County homes. 94.37% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Claiborne County
Coverage:
94.11% of Claiborne County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 84.53% 4G: 76.47% 3G or 2G: 86.49%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Claiborne County
T-Mobile covers 94.11% 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 Claiborne County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
84.53% |
58.01% |
4G |
76.47% |
46.34% |
2G or 3G |
86.49% |
66.61% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 84.53% 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 Claiborne County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Claiborne County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 84.53% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 93.42% of Claiborne County homes. 86.67% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Claiborne County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Claiborne County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Claiborne County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Claiborne County, TN. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Claiborne County ranks #1098 out of 2054 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Tennessee.

Best Claiborne County Cell Provider Key
The northern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northeastern areas of Claiborne County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Claiborne County, TN: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Claiborne County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 84.53% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 97.41% of Claiborne County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Claiborne County, TN
If the price of a Claiborne County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Claiborne 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 Claiborne 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 Claiborne County, TN
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Claiborne 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 Claiborne County and the providers’ coverage areas.
Coverage:
75.36% of Claiborne County
0.28% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 75.36% 3G or 2G: 2.49%
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Appalachian Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Claiborne County
Appalachian Wireless covers 75.36% 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 Claiborne County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
75.36% |
56.48% |
2G or 3G |
2.49% |
1.88% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 75.36% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Appalachian Wireless as #4 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Claiborne County mobile providers.
Appalachian Wireless Voice Quality in Claiborne County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 75.36% of Claiborne County homes. 2.01% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
US Cellular 5G available in Claiborne County
Coverage:
66.76% of Claiborne County
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 28.84% 4G: 39.19% 3G or 2G: 64.42%
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Claiborne County
US Cellular covers 66.76% 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 Claiborne County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
28.84% |
10.98% |
4G |
39.19% |
17.07% |
2G or 3G |
64.42% |
40.19% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 28.84% 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 US Cellular as #5 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Claiborne County mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Claiborne County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 28.84% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 62.26% of Claiborne County homes. 64.42% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Claiborne County, TN Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Claiborne County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Claiborne 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 Claiborne County covering 90.83% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.23% of the county. Overall, 99.38% of homes (32,043 people) and 95.4% of the land (414.7 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Claiborne County

Claiborne County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Claiborne County cover 90.83% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 70.23% or 305.2 square miles of Claiborne County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Claiborne County comes from T-Mobile with 84.53% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Claiborne County

Claiborne 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 Claiborne County, 96.52% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.23% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Claiborne County with 96.97% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Claiborne 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 Claiborne County houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless, with 97.41% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Claiborne County land is provided by Verizon Wireless at 89.20% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 84.53% in Claiborne County.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless, covering 96.97% of Claiborne County.
- The top estimated average speed in Claiborne County, estimated at 60.02, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Claiborne County
If you live near Claiborne 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 Claiborne County:
Counties close to Claiborne County
- Hancock County, TN: worse coverage
- Campbell County, TN: worse coverage
- Hawkins County, TN: better coverage
- Scott County, TN: worse coverage
- Washington County, TN: better coverage
- Sullivan County, TN: better coverage
- Fentress County, TN: worse coverage
- Carter County, TN: worse coverage
- Pickett County, TN: worse coverage
- Overton County, TN: worse coverage
Counties with similar populations to Claiborne County
- Alcorn County, MS: better coverage
- Audrain County, MO: better coverage
- Russell County, VA: worse coverage
- Barceloneta Municipio, PR: better coverage
- Bibb County, AL: worse coverage
- Albany County, WY: better coverage
- Wythe County, VA: worse coverage
- Yabucoa Municipio, PR: better coverage
- Yadkin County, NC: better coverage
- Addison County, VT: worse coverage









