In Delaware County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 96.1% of Delaware County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 98.38% of Delaware County’s 44,308 residents. 5G reception covers up to 79.61% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Delaware County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Delaware 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.
Coverage:
94.86% of Delaware County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 72.95% 3G or 2G: 88.37%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Delaware County
Verizon Wireless covers 94.86% 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 Delaware County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
72.95% |
54.56% |
2G or 3G |
88.37% |
75.09% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 72.95% 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 Delaware County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Delaware County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 89.21% of Delaware County homes. 72.10% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Delaware County
Coverage:
88.45% of Delaware County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 79.56% 4G: 66.69% 3G or 2G: 75.02%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Delaware County
T-Mobile covers 88.45% 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 Delaware County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
79.56% |
62.06% |
4G |
66.69% |
40.22% |
2G or 3G |
75.02% |
54.07% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 79.56% 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 Delaware County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Delaware County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 79.56% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 87.79% of Delaware County homes. 75.61% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Delaware County
Coverage:
97.27% of Delaware County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 36.93% 4G: 78.95% 3G or 2G: 96.98%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Delaware County
AT&T Wireless covers 97.27% 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 Delaware County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
36.93% |
12.51% |
4G |
78.95% |
63.98% |
2G or 3G |
96.98% |
94.20% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 36.93% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 42.02% 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 Delaware County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Delaware County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 36.93% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 84.71% of Delaware County homes. 96.98% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Delaware County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Delaware County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Delaware County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Delaware County, NY. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Delaware County ranks #3476 out of 4476 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in New York.
Best Delaware County Cell Provider Key
The northwestern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the eastern areas of Delaware County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Delaware County, NY: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Delaware County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 79.56% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 97.27% of Delaware County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Delaware County, NY
If the price of a Delaware County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Delaware 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 Delaware 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.
Delaware County, NY Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Delaware County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Delaware 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 Delaware County covering 79.61% of homes in the area while 4G covers 93.83% of the county. Overall, 98.38% of homes (44,283 people) and 96.1% of the land (1,386.2 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Delaware County
Delaware County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Delaware County cover 79.61% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 62.23% or 897.7 square miles of Delaware County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Delaware County comes from T-Mobile with 79.56% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Delaware County
Delaware 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 Delaware County, 84.39% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 93.83% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Delaware County with 89.21% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Delaware 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 Delaware County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 97.27% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Delaware County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 94.31% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 79.56% in Delaware County.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless, covering 89.21% of Delaware County.
- The top estimated average speed in Delaware County, estimated at 56.49, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Delaware County
If you live near Delaware 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 Delaware County:
Counties close to Delaware County
- Broome County, NY: better coverage
- Greene County, NY: better coverage
- Tioga County, NY: better coverage
- Columbia County, NY: better coverage
- Chemung County, NY: better coverage
- Schuyler County, NY: better coverage
- Steuben County, NY: better coverage
- Hampshire County, MA: better coverage
- Hampden County, MA: better coverage
- Allegany County, NY: better coverage
Counties with similar populations to Delaware County
- Laurens County, GA: better coverage
- Murray County, GA: better coverage
- Mower County, MN: better coverage
- Mecosta County, MI: better coverage
- Lincoln County, TN: better coverage
- Lincoln County, ME: better coverage
- Levy County, FL: better coverage
- Lawrence County, TN: better coverage
- Lawrence County, MO: better coverage
- Lawrence County, IN: better coverage