Mobile Coverage & Cell Phone Plans in Clearwater County, ID


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In Clearwater County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 41.2% of Clearwater County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 94.08% of Clearwater County’s 8,734 residents. 5G reception covers up to 27.88% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Clearwater County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.

 

Clearwater County, ID Top Cell Providers

Bark Kid Phones

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


Mint

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


Coverage:

72.35% of Clearwater County

96.15% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 66.32% 3G or 2G: 63.68%


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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Clearwater County

Verizon Wireless covers 72.35% 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 Clearwater County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
66.32%
9.89%
2G or 3G
63.68%
12.66%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 66.32% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Clearwater County mobile providers.

Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Clearwater County

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 72.25% of Clearwater County homes. 63.29% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

AT&T Wireless

AT&T Wireless 5G available in Clearwater County


Coverage:

70.34% of Clearwater County

96.67% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 29.49% 4G: 67.78% 3G or 2G: 7.86%


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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Clearwater County

AT&T Wireless covers 70.34% 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 Clearwater County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
29.49%
3.12%
4G
67.78%
10.89%
2G or 3G
7.86%
12.29%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 29.49% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 38.29% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Clearwater County mobile providers.

AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Clearwater County

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 29.49% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 69.74% of Clearwater County homes. 7.86% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

T-Mobile

T-Mobile 5G available in Clearwater County


Coverage:

35.97% of Clearwater County

97.12% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 6.50% 4G: 12.43% 3G or 2G: 5.91%


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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Clearwater County

T-Mobile covers 35.97% 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 Clearwater County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
6.50%
1.20%
4G
12.43%
5.85%
2G or 3G
5.91%
0.84%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 6.50% 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 #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Clearwater County mobile providers.

T-Mobile Voice Quality in Clearwater County

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 6.50% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 35.96% of Clearwater County homes. 5.91% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Clearwater County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Clearwater County land area.

 

Fastest Cell Service Down to the Clearwater County Neighborhood

The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Clearwater County, ID. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Clearwater County ranks #627 out of 804 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Idaho.

Map of the fastest cell company in Clearwater County
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Best Clearwater County Cell Provider Key

Verizon
AT&T
T-Mobile
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The southwestern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northern areas of Clearwater County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.

 

Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Clearwater County, ID: AT&T Wireless

Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Clearwater County. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 29.49% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 72.35% of Clearwater County homes.

 

Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Clearwater County, ID

If the price of a Clearwater County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Clearwater 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 Clearwater County wireless plan will quickly rise if you add additional lines or features such as a hotspot or unlimited data.

Mint

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.


Cricket Wireless

Coverage:

AT&T Network

Data Speeds:

Same as AT&T above

Plans start at $35/mo.

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Boost Mobile

Coverage:

T-Mobile Network

Data Speeds:

Same as T-Mobile above

Plans start at $35/mo.

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Coverage:

Verizon Network

Data Speeds:

Same as Verizon above

Plans start at $35/mo.

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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 Clearwater County, ID

The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Clearwater 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 Clearwater County and the providers’ coverage areas.

Inland Cellular


Coverage:

93.04% of Clearwater County

0.22% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 81.59% 3G or 2G: 89.40%


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Inland Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Clearwater County

Inland Cellular covers 93.04% 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 Clearwater County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
81.59%
27.66%
2G or 3G
89.40%
40.57%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 81.59% of homes. 7.81% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Inland Cellular as #1 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Clearwater County mobile providers.

Inland Cellular Voice Quality in Clearwater County

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 81.59% of Clearwater County homes. 89.29% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Despite being much smaller, Inland Cellular service is actually better for coverage and speeds in Clearwater County than the major cell carriers AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. This is likely only true in and around the proper county boundaries.

 

Clearwater County, ID Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Map of fastest mobile speeds in Clearwater County
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Clearwater County Fastest Speeds Key

2G
4G
5G

Your mobile coverage in Clearwater 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 Clearwater County covering 27.88% of homes in the area while 4G covers 87.15% of the county. Overall, 94.08% of homes (8,733 people) and 41.2% of the land (1,011.9 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.

 

5G Coverage Map and Availability in Clearwater County

Map of 5G mobile cell service in Clearwater County
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Clearwater County 5G Coverage Key

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5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Clearwater County cover 27.88% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 2.07% or 50.9 square miles of Clearwater County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Clearwater County comes from AT&T Wireless with 29.49% coverage.

 

4G Coverage Map and Availability in Clearwater County

Map of 4G mobile cell service in Clearwater County
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Clearwater County 4G Coverage Key

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4G/LTE networks have become one of the nation’s most common mobile coverage types for data, and in some locations, voice calls. In Clearwater County, 86.45% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 87.15% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Inland Cellular has the best 4G network in Clearwater County with 81.59% coverage.

Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Clearwater 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 Clearwater County houses is best with service from Inland Cellular, with 93.04% of homes covered.
  • The best coverage across all Clearwater County land is provided by Inland Cellular at 45.57% of land area covered.
  • The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 29.49% in Clearwater County.
  • The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Inland Cellular, covering 81.59% of Clearwater County.
  • The top estimated average speed in Clearwater County, estimated at 32.87, Mbps is available through Inland Cellular.

 

Mobile Service Counties Near Clearwater County

If you live near Clearwater 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 Clearwater County:

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