In East Durham, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of East Durham’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of East Durham’s 6,451 residents. 5G reception covers up to 100.00% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the East Durham providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
East Durham, Durham, 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.
T-Mobile 5G available in East Durham
Coverage:
100.00% of East Durham
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 100.00% 4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in East Durham
T-Mobile covers 100.00% of homes in the neighborhood 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 East Durham) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 100.00% 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 East Durham mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in East Durham
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 100.00% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of East Durham homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
100.00% of East Durham
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in East Durham
AT&T Wireless covers 100.00% of homes in the neighborhood 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 East Durham) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 100.00% 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 East Durham mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in East Durham
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of East Durham homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in East Durham
Coverage:
100.00% of East Durham
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 77.81% 4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
More about Verizon Wireless in East Durham
Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in East Durham
Verizon Wireless covers 100.00% of homes in the neighborhood 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 East Durham) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
77.81% |
79.61% |
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 77.81% 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 Verizon Wireless as #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among East Durham mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in East Durham
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 77.81% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of East Durham homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of East Durham homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as East Durham land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the East Durham Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in East Durham, Durham, NC. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, East Durham ranks #1 out of 38 neighborhoods for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Durham.

Best East Durham Cell Provider Key
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in East Durham, Durham, NC: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in East Durham. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 100.00% of the neighborhood. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of East Durham homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in East Durham, Durham, NC
If the price of a East Durham mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in East Durham 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 East Durham 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 East Durham, Durham, NC
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in East Durham, 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 East Durham and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about US Cellular in East Durham
US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in East Durham
US Cellular covers 8.21% of homes in the neighborhood 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 East Durham) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
8.21% |
13.57% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 8.21% of homes. We rank US Cellular as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among East Durham mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in East Durham
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 8.21% of East Durham homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
East Durham, Durham, NC Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

East Durham Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in East Durham may vary based on your provider and location. The map above shows the fastest mobile data speeds in and around the neighborhood. 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 East Durham covering 100.00% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the neighborhood. Overall, 100.00% of homes (6,451 people) and 100.0% of the land (1.6 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in East Durham

East Durham 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in East Durham cover 100.00% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 100.00% or 1.6 square miles of East Durham are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in East Durham comes from T-Mobile with 100.00% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in East Durham

East Durham 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 East Durham, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. T-Mobile, AT&T Wireless, and Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in East Durham with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in East Durham for You
If you’re still struggling to choose a cell phone provider in the neighborhood, some of these facts may help you decide:
- Coverage to East Durham houses is best with service from T-Mobile, AT&T Wireless, and Verizon Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all East Durham land is provided by T-Mobile, AT&T Wireless, and Verizon Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 100.00% in East Durham.
- The top estimated average speed in East Durham, estimated at 71.00, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Neighborhoods Near East Durham
If you live near East Durham but aren’t technically in the neighborhood, 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 East Durham:
Neighborhoods close to East Durham
- Downtown Durham, Durham, NC: equal coverage
- Trinity Park, Durham, NC: equal coverage
- Old West Durham, Durham, NC: equal coverage
- Northeast Durham, Durham, NC: equal coverage
- North Garrett Road, Durham, NC: equal coverage
- University of NC at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC: equal coverage
- Downtown Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC: equal coverage
- Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC: equal coverage
- North, Raleigh, NC: equal coverage
- Six Forks, Raleigh, NC: worse coverage
Neighborhoods with similar populations to East Durham
- Downtown Newport News, Newport News, VA: equal coverage
- Core, San Diego, CA: equal coverage
- Creekside, Sacramento, CA: equal coverage
- Crosstown, Memphis, TN: equal coverage
- Cushing Square, Belmont, MA: equal coverage
- Del Cerro, San Diego, CA: equal coverage
- Del Norte, Albuquerque, NM: equal coverage
- Denbigh, Newport News, VA: equal coverage
- Downtown Annapolis, Annapolis, MD: worse coverage
- Ballast Point, Tampa, FL: worse coverage








