In Defiance County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Defiance County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Defiance County’s 38,286 residents. 5G reception covers up to 97.96% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Defiance County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Defiance County, OH 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.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Defiance County
Coverage:
100.00% of Defiance County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 90.51% 4G: 98.41% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Defiance County
AT&T Wireless covers 100.00% 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 Defiance County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
90.51% |
79.30% |
4G |
98.41% |
97.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 90.51% 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 AT&T Wireless as #2 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Defiance County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Defiance County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 90.51% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Defiance County homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Defiance County
Coverage:
100.00% of Defiance County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 1.36% 4G: 99.85% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Defiance County
Verizon Wireless covers 100.00% 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 Defiance County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
1.36% |
4.89% |
4G |
99.85% |
99.55% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 1.36% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 98.49% 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 Defiance County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Defiance County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 1.36% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Defiance County homes. 99.93% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Defiance County
Coverage:
99.93% of Defiance County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 97.25% 4G: 87.32% 3G or 2G: 97.48%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Defiance County
T-Mobile covers 99.93% 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 Defiance County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
97.25% |
94.30% |
4G |
87.32% |
77.81% |
2G or 3G |
97.48% |
95.68% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 97.25% 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 Defiance County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Defiance County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 97.25% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.22% of Defiance 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 Defiance County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Defiance County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Defiance County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Defiance County, OH. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Defiance County ranks #2199 out of 3336 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Ohio.
Best Defiance County Cell Provider Key
The eastern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southeastern areas of Defiance County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Defiance County, OH: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Defiance County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 97.25% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Defiance County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Defiance County, OH
If the price of a Defiance County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Defiance 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 Defiance 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.
Defiance County, OH Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Defiance County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Defiance 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 Defiance County covering 97.96% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (38,286 people) and 100.0% of the land (411.4 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Defiance County
Defiance County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Defiance County cover 97.96% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 95.50% or 392.9 square miles of Defiance County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Defiance County comes from T-Mobile with 97.25% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Defiance County
Defiance 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 Defiance County, 99.89% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Defiance County with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Defiance 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 Defiance County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Defiance County land is provided by AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 97.25% in Defiance County.
- The top estimated average speed in Defiance County, estimated at 69.05, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Defiance County
If you live near Defiance 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 Defiance County:
Counties close to Defiance County
- Paulding County, OH: worse coverage
- Henry County, OH: worse coverage
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- Whitley County, IN: better coverage
- Seneca County, OH: better coverage
- Sandusky County, OH: better coverage
- Kosciusko County, IN: better coverage
- Marshall County, IN: better coverage
- Huron County, OH: better coverage
Counties with similar populations to Defiance County
- Macoupin County, IL: worse coverage
- McKean County, PA: worse coverage
- Marion County, TN: worse coverage
- Marion County, SC: worse coverage
- Marion County, MO: worse coverage
- Marion County, IL: better coverage
- Marion County, IA: worse coverage
- Marion County, AL: worse coverage
- Marinette County, WI: worse coverage
- Manati Municipio, PR: better coverage