In Dare County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 96.9% of Dare County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.52% of Dare County’s 36,915 residents. 5G reception covers up to 90.58% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Dare County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Dare 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.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Dare County
Coverage:
97.95% of Dare County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 34.94% 4G: 97.91% 3G or 2G: 97.94%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Dare County
Verizon Wireless covers 97.95% 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 Dare County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
34.94% |
4.73% |
4G |
97.91% |
79.40% |
2G or 3G |
97.94% |
83.78% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 34.94% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 62.97% 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 Dare County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Dare County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 34.94% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.95% of Dare County homes. 97.92% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Dare County
Coverage:
97.82% of Dare County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 90.85% 4G: 85.08% 3G or 2G: 89.95%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Dare County
T-Mobile covers 97.82% 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 Dare County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
90.85% |
35.68% |
4G |
85.08% |
36.25% |
2G or 3G |
89.95% |
36.35% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 90.85% 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 Dare County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Dare County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 90.85% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 96.75% of Dare County homes. 91.12% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
98.39% of Dare County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 98.35% 3G or 2G: 98.39%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Dare County
AT&T Wireless covers 98.39% 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 Dare County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
98.35% |
82.30% |
2G or 3G |
98.39% |
93.45% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 98.35% 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 Dare County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Dare County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.39% of Dare County homes. 98.39% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Dare County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Dare County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Dare County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Dare County, NC. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Dare County ranks #1722 out of 2352 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in North Carolina.
Best Dare County Cell Provider Key
The northeastern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southwestern areas of Dare County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Dare County, NC: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Dare County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 90.85% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 98.39% of Dare County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Dare County, NC
If the price of a Dare County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Dare 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 Dare 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 Dare County, NC
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Dare 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 Dare County and the providers’ coverage areas.
Coverage:
99.15% of Dare County
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 76.02% 3G or 2G: 97.84%
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Dare County
US Cellular covers 99.15% 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 Dare County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
76.02% |
32.53% |
2G or 3G |
97.84% |
71.78% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 76.02% of homes. 21.82% 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 Dare County mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Dare County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.38% of Dare County homes. 97.84% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Dare County, NC Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Dare County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Dare 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 Dare County covering 90.58% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.36% of the county. Overall, 99.52% of homes (36,915 people) and 96.9% of the land (371.2 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Dare County
Dare County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Dare County cover 90.58% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 27.76% or 106.4 square miles of Dare County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Dare County comes from T-Mobile with 90.85% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Dare County
Dare 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 Dare County, 98.86% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.36% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Dare County with 98.39% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Dare 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 Dare County houses is best with service from US Cellular, with 99.15% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Dare County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 95.31% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 90.85% in Dare County.
- The top estimated average speed in Dare County, estimated at 64.50, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Dare County
If you live near Dare 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 Dare County:
Counties close to Dare County
- Tyrrell County, NC: worse coverage
- Washington County, NC: better coverage
- Bertie County, NC: better coverage
- Martin County, NC: better coverage
- Edgecombe County, NC: better coverage
- Nash County, NC: better coverage
- Franklin County, NC: better coverage
- Durham County, NC: better coverage
- Orange County, NC: better coverage
- Alamance County, NC: better coverage
Counties with similar populations to Dare County
- Wells County, IN: better coverage
- Bladen County, NC: better coverage
- Bolivar County, MS: better coverage
- Carroll County, AR: better coverage
- Cherokee County, NC: worse coverage
- Cibola County, NM: worse coverage
- Shenandoah County, VA: worse coverage
- Siskiyou County, CA: better coverage
- Smyth County, VA: worse coverage
- Warren County, MO: better coverage