In Elmore County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Elmore County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Elmore County’s 87,977 residents. 5G reception covers up to 97.84% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Elmore County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Elmore County, AL 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:
99.99% of Elmore County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 98.42% 3G or 2G: 99.63%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Elmore County
AT&T Wireless covers 99.99% 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 Elmore County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
98.42% |
95.99% |
2G or 3G |
99.63% |
98.66% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 98.42% 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 Elmore County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Elmore County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.98% of Elmore County homes. 99.63% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Elmore County
Coverage:
99.99% of Elmore County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 97.20% 4G: 99.36% 3G or 2G: 99.95%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Elmore County
Verizon Wireless covers 99.99% 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 Elmore County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
97.20% |
89.21% |
4G |
99.36% |
97.04% |
2G or 3G |
99.95% |
99.79% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 97.20% 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 #1 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Elmore County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Elmore County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 97.20% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.99% of Elmore County homes. 98.98% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Elmore County
Coverage:
93.95% of Elmore County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 84.94% 4G: 77.90% 3G or 2G: 83.12%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Elmore County
T-Mobile covers 93.95% 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 Elmore County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
84.94% |
69.16% |
4G |
77.90% |
54.79% |
2G or 3G |
83.12% |
65.75% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 84.94% 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 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Elmore County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Elmore County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 84.94% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 93.82% of Elmore County homes. 83.17% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Elmore County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Elmore County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Elmore County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Elmore County, AL. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Elmore County ranks #861 out of 2103 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Alabama.
Best Elmore County Cell Provider Key
The central parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northwestern areas of Elmore County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Elmore County, AL: Verizon Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, Verizon Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Elmore County. Verizon Wireless has 5G that covers 97.20% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 99.99% of Elmore County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Elmore County, AL
If the price of a Elmore County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Elmore 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 Elmore 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 Elmore County, AL
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Elmore 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 Elmore County and the providers’ coverage areas.
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Southern Linc Data Speeds and Coverage in Elmore County
Southern Linc covers 97.68% 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 Elmore County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
97.68% |
92.76% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 97.68% of homes. We rank Southern Linc as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Elmore County mobile providers.
Southern Linc Voice Quality in Elmore County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.68% of Elmore County homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Elmore County, AL Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Elmore County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Elmore 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 Elmore County covering 97.84% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (87,977 people) and 100.0% of the land (618.5 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Elmore County
Elmore County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Elmore County cover 97.84% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 91.73% or 567.4 square miles of Elmore County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Elmore County comes from Verizon Wireless with 97.20% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Elmore County
Elmore 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 Elmore County, 99.89% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Elmore County with 99.99% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Elmore 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 Elmore County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless, with 99.99% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Elmore County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 99.97% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from Verizon Wireless reporting 97.20% in Elmore County.
- The top estimated average speed in Elmore County, estimated at 69.01, Mbps is available through Verizon Wireless.
Mobile Service Counties Near Elmore County
If you live near Elmore 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 Elmore County:
Counties close to Elmore County
- Autauga County, AL: better coverage
- Macon County, AL: worse coverage
- Dallas County, AL: worse coverage
- Lee County, AL: better coverage
- Perry County, AL: worse coverage
- Russell County, AL: better coverage
- Muscogee County, GA: better coverage
- Harris County, GA: worse coverage
- Sumter County, AL: worse coverage
- Taylor County, GA: worse coverage
Counties with similar populations to Elmore County
- Rockingham County, NC: better coverage
- Cullman County, AL: better coverage
- Dodge County, WI: worse coverage
- Dougherty County, GA: better coverage
- Floyd County, IN: better coverage
- Forrest County, MS: better coverage
- Glynn County, GA: better coverage
- Grand Traverse County, MI: worse coverage
- Hancock County, IN: better coverage
- Henderson County, TX: worse coverage