In Ector County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Ector County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Ector County’s 165,171 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.65% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Ector County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Ector County, TX 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 Ector County
Coverage:
99.18% of Ector County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 98.19% 4G: 96.39% 3G or 2G: 98.81%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Ector County
T-Mobile covers 99.18% 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 Ector County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
98.19% |
96.15% |
4G |
96.39% |
77.67% |
2G or 3G |
98.81% |
99.41% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 98.19% 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 #2 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Ector County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Ector County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 98.19% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.76% of Ector County homes. 99.11% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Ector County
Coverage:
100.00% of Ector County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 98.85% 4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Ector 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 Ector County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
98.85% |
97.22% |
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 98.85% 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 AT&T Wireless as #1 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Ector County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Ector County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 98.85% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Ector County homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Ector County
Coverage:
100.00% of Ector County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 72.26% 4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Ector 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 Ector County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
72.26% |
62.39% |
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 72.26% 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 #3 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Ector County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Ector County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 72.26% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Ector County 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 Ector County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Ector County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Ector County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Ector County, TX. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Ector County ranks #2021 out of 5174 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Texas.
Best Ector County Cell Provider Key
The western parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southeastern areas of Ector County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Ector County, TX: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Ector County. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 98.85% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Ector County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Ector County, TX
If the price of a Ector County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Ector 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 Ector 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.
Ector County, TX Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Ector County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Ector 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 Ector County covering 99.65% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (165,171 people) and 100.0% of the land (897.9 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Ector County
Ector County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Ector County cover 99.65% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 98.57% or 885.0 square miles of Ector County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Ector County comes from AT&T Wireless with 98.85% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Ector County
Ector 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 Ector County, 100.00% 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 Ector County with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Ector 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 Ector County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Ector 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 AT&T Wireless reporting 98.85% in Ector County.
- The top estimated average speed in Ector County, estimated at 70.18, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Counties Near Ector County
If you live near Ector 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 Ector County:
Counties close to Ector County
- Winkler County, TX: better coverage
- Glasscock County, TX: worse coverage
- Loving County, TX: worse coverage
- Sterling County, TX: worse coverage
- Coke County, TX: worse coverage
- Runnels County, TX: worse coverage
- Coleman County, TX: worse coverage
- Brown County, TX: worse coverage
- Comanche County, TX: worse coverage
- El Paso County, TX: better coverage
Counties with similar populations to Ector County
- Winnebago County, WI: better coverage
- Scott County, IA: worse coverage
- Portage County, OH: worse coverage
- Kootenai County, ID: worse coverage
- Aiken County, SC: worse coverage
- Madera County, CA: worse coverage
- Martin County, FL: worse coverage
- Maui County, HI: worse coverage
- McLean County, IL: worse coverage
- Mesa County, CO: worse coverage