In Cortland County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.7% of Cortland County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.95% of Cortland County’s 46,809 residents. 5G reception covers up to 93.53% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Cortland County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Cortland County, NY 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.
T-Mobile 5G available in Cortland County
Coverage:
96.48% of Cortland County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 88.45% 4G: 87.68% 3G or 2G: 87.89%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Cortland County
T-Mobile covers 96.48% 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 Cortland County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
88.45% |
74.46% |
4G |
87.68% |
56.04% |
2G or 3G |
87.89% |
56.79% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 88.45% 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 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Cortland County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Cortland County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 88.45% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 96.45% of Cortland County homes. 88.80% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Cortland County
Coverage:
98.89% of Cortland County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 15.92% 4G: 91.86% 3G or 2G: 95.31%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Cortland County
Verizon Wireless covers 98.89% 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 Cortland County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
15.92% |
1.47% |
4G |
91.86% |
69.53% |
2G or 3G |
95.31% |
84.45% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 15.92% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 75.94% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Cortland County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Cortland County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 15.92% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.80% of Cortland County homes. 87.82% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Cortland County
Coverage:
99.87% of Cortland County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 79.99% 4G: 96.23% 3G or 2G: 99.85%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Cortland County
AT&T Wireless covers 99.87% 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 Cortland County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
79.99% |
41.08% |
4G |
96.23% |
86.42% |
2G or 3G |
99.85% |
99.30% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 79.99% 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 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Cortland County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Cortland County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 79.99% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.77% of Cortland County homes. 99.85% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Cortland County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Cortland County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Cortland County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Cortland County, NY. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Cortland County ranks #2691 out of 4476 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in New York.
Best Cortland County Cell Provider Key
The western parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the eastern areas of Cortland County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Cortland County, NY: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Cortland County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 88.45% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 99.87% of Cortland County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Cortland County, NY
If the price of a Cortland County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Cortland 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 Cortland 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.
Cortland County, NY Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Cortland County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Cortland 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 Cortland County covering 93.53% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.48% of the county. Overall, 99.95% of homes (46,809 people) and 99.7% of the land (497.5 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Cortland County
Cortland County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Cortland County cover 93.53% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 76.13% or 379.7 square miles of Cortland County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Cortland County comes from T-Mobile with 88.45% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Cortland County
Cortland 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 Cortland County, 97.19% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.48% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Cortland County with 98.77% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Cortland 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 Cortland County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.87% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Cortland County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 99.32% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 88.45% in Cortland County.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with AT&T Wireless, covering 98.77% of Cortland County.
- The top estimated average speed in Cortland County, estimated at 62.80, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Cortland County
If you live near Cortland 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 Cortland County:
Counties close to Cortland County
- Tompkins County, NY: worse coverage
- Chenango County, NY: worse coverage
- Yates County, NY: worse coverage
- Otsego County, NY: worse coverage
- Schoharie County, NY: worse coverage
- Albany County, NY: better coverage
- Rensselaer County, NY: better coverage
- Berkshire County, MA: better coverage
- Franklin County, MA: worse coverage
- Middlesex County, MA: better coverage
Counties with similar populations to Cortland County
- Clinton County, IL: better coverage
- Delta County, MI: worse coverage
- Dare County, NC: worse coverage
- Thomas County, GA: better coverage
- Dallas County, AL: better coverage
- Addison County, VT: worse coverage
- Crawford County, KS: better coverage
- Columbus County, NC: better coverage
- Columbia County, OR: worse coverage
- Colleton County, SC: better coverage