In Clay County, you’ll select from 5 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 87.3% of Clay County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 97.61% of Clay County’s 11,089 residents. 5G reception covers up to 59.94% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Clay County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Clay 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:
94.48% of Clay County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 87.53% 3G or 2G: 82.50%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Clay County
Verizon Wireless covers 94.48% 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 Clay County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
87.53% |
63.02% |
2G or 3G |
82.50% |
64.21% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 87.53% 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 Clay County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Clay County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 94.43% of Clay County homes. 70.49% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Clay County
Coverage:
97.44% of Clay County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 5.89% 4G: 82.74% 3G or 2G: 97.42%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Clay County
AT&T Wireless covers 97.44% 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 Clay County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
5.89% |
3.64% |
4G |
82.74% |
55.37% |
2G or 3G |
97.42% |
86.99% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 5.89% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 82.74% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #1 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Clay County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Clay County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 5.89% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 93.60% of Clay County homes. 97.42% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Clay County
Coverage:
74.87% of Clay County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 57.51% 4G: 45.39% 3G or 2G: 51.47%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Clay County
T-Mobile covers 74.87% 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 Clay County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
57.51% |
30.31% |
4G |
45.39% |
22.16% |
2G or 3G |
51.47% |
26.47% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 57.51% 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 #3 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Clay County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Clay County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 57.51% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 74.81% of Clay County homes. 51.97% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Clay County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Clay County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Clay County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Clay County, NC. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Clay County ranks #2243 out of 2352 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in North Carolina.
Best Clay County Cell Provider Key
The southern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northeastern areas of Clay County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Clay County, NC: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Clay County. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 57.51% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 97.44% of Clay County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Clay County, NC
If the price of a Clay County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Clay 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 Clay 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 Clay County, NC
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Clay 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 Clay County and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about Southern Linc in Clay County
Southern Linc Data Speeds and Coverage in Clay County
Southern Linc covers 6.81% 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 Clay County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
6.81% |
6.84% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 6.81% of homes. We rank Southern Linc as #5 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Clay County mobile providers.
Southern Linc Voice Quality in Clay County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 6.81% of Clay County homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
US Cellular 5G available in Clay County
Coverage:
64.18% of Clay County
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 12.74% 4G: 31.95% 3G or 2G: 62.27%
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Clay County
US Cellular covers 64.18% 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 Clay County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
12.74% |
4.09% |
4G |
31.95% |
12.25% |
2G or 3G |
62.27% |
36.82% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 12.74% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 31.95% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank US Cellular as #4 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Clay County mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Clay County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 12.74% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 61.22% of Clay County homes. 62.27% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Clay County, NC Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Clay County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Clay 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 Clay County covering 59.94% of homes in the area while 4G covers 95.31% of the county. Overall, 97.61% of homes (11,085 people) and 87.3% of the land (187.6 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Clay County
Clay County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Clay County cover 59.94% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 30.84% or 66.3 square miles of Clay County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Clay County comes from T-Mobile with 57.51% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Clay County
Clay 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 Clay County, 89.35% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 95.31% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Clay County with 94.43% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Clay 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 Clay County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 97.44% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Clay County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 87.03% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 57.51% in Clay County.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless, covering 94.43% of Clay County.
- The top estimated average speed in Clay County, estimated at 37.28, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Counties Near Clay County
If you live near Clay 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 Clay County:
Counties close to Clay County
- Towns County, GA: better coverage
- Cherokee County, NC: better coverage
- Macon County, NC: better coverage
- Fannin County, GA: worse coverage
- Polk County, TN: better coverage
- Bradley County, TN: better coverage
- Catoosa County, GA: better coverage
- Hamilton County, TN: better coverage
- Spartanburg County, SC: better coverage
- Marion County, TN: better coverage
Counties with similar populations to Clay County
- Lawrence County, AR: better coverage
- Lake County, CO: better coverage
- Lake County, MI: better coverage
- Lake County, MN: better coverage
- Lake County, OR: better coverage
- Lake County, TN: better coverage
- Lake of the Woods County, MN: better coverage
- Lamar County, AL: better coverage
- Lancaster County, VA: better coverage
- Lander County, NV: better coverage