In Elon, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Elon’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Elon’s 10,409 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 Elon providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Elon, 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 Elon
Coverage:
100.00% of Elon
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 Elon
T-Mobile covers 100.00% of homes in the city 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 Elon) 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 Elon mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Elon
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 Elon homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Elon
Coverage:
100.00% of Elon
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 99.96% 4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Elon
Verizon Wireless covers 100.00% of homes in the city 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 Elon) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
99.96% |
99.96% |
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 99.96% 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 Elon mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Elon
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 99.96% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Elon homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
100.00% of Elon
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 Elon
AT&T Wireless covers 100.00% of homes in the city 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 Elon) 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 Elon mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Elon
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Elon 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 Elon homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Elon land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Elon Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Elon, NC. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Elon ranks #1 out of 2352 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in North Carolina.
Best Elon Cell Provider Key
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Elon, NC: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Elon. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 100.00% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Elon homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Elon, NC
If the price of a Elon mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Elon 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 Elon 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 Elon, NC
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Elon, 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 Elon and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about US Cellular in Elon
US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Elon
US Cellular covers 38.43% of homes in the city 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 Elon) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
38.43% |
25.66% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 38.43% of homes. We rank US Cellular as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Elon mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Elon
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 38.43% of Elon homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Elon, NC Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Elon Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Elon may vary based on your provider and location. The map above shows the fastest mobile data speeds in and around the city. 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 Elon covering 100.00% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (10,409 people) and 100.0% of the land (3.4 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Elon
Elon 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Elon cover 100.00% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 100.00% or 3.4 square miles of Elon are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Elon comes from T-Mobile with 100.00% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Elon
Elon 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 Elon, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, and AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Elon with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Elon for You
If you’re still struggling to choose a cell phone provider in the city, some of these facts may help you decide:
- Coverage to Elon houses is best with service from T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, and AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Elon land is provided by T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, and AT&T Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 100.00% in Elon.
- The top estimated average speed in Elon, estimated at 71.00, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Cities Near Elon
If you live near Elon but aren’t technically in the city, 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 Elon:
Cities close to Elon
- Glen Raven, NC: equal coverage
- Gibsonville, NC: worse coverage
- Burlington, NC: worse coverage
- Ossipee, NC: equal coverage
- Alamance, NC: worse coverage
- Elon College, NC: worse coverage
- Whitsett, NC: worse coverage
- Sedalia, NC: equal coverage
- Bellemont, NC: equal coverage
- Graham, NC: worse coverage
Cities with similar populations to Elon
- Tremonton, UT: equal coverage
- Cranbury, NJ: equal coverage
- Woodbury, CT: worse coverage
- Wilkesboro, NC: worse coverage
- Cushing, OK: worse coverage
- Cynthiana, KY: worse coverage
- Darby, PA: equal coverage
- Decorah, IA: worse coverage
- Woodbine, MD: worse coverage
- Victoria, MN: equal coverage