In Emmet County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.8% of Emmet County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.93% of Emmet County’s 34,112 residents. 5G reception covers up to 90.93% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Emmet County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Emmet County, MI 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.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Emmet County
Coverage:
99.85% of Emmet County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 3.00% 4G: 98.93% 3G or 2G: 99.85%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Emmet County
AT&T Wireless covers 99.85% 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 Emmet County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
3.00% |
5.20% |
4G |
98.93% |
95.50% |
2G or 3G |
99.85% |
99.78% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 3.00% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 95.93% 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 Emmet County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Emmet County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 3.00% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.74% of Emmet County homes. 99.85% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
99.06% of Emmet County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 96.41% 3G or 2G: 97.80%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Emmet County
Verizon Wireless covers 99.06% 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 Emmet County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
96.41% |
86.07% |
2G or 3G |
97.80% |
92.63% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 96.41% 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 Emmet County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Emmet County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.02% of Emmet County homes. 95.93% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Emmet County
Coverage:
97.68% of Emmet County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 90.90% 4G: 80.05% 3G or 2G: 84.61%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Emmet County
T-Mobile covers 97.68% 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 Emmet County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
90.90% |
70.80% |
4G |
80.05% |
54.05% |
2G or 3G |
84.61% |
58.66% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 90.90% 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 Emmet County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Emmet County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 90.90% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.59% of Emmet County homes. 85.01% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Emmet County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Emmet County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Emmet County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Emmet County, MI. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Emmet County ranks #1741 out of 2555 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Michigan.

Best Emmet County Cell Provider Key
The southern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northern areas of Emmet County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Emmet County, MI: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Emmet County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 90.90% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 99.85% of Emmet County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Emmet County, MI
If the price of a Emmet County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Emmet 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 Emmet 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.
Emmet County, MI Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Emmet County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Emmet 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 Emmet County covering 90.93% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.84% of the county. Overall, 99.93% of homes (34,112 people) and 99.8% of the land (466.7 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Emmet County

Emmet County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Emmet County cover 90.93% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 71.93% or 336.3 square miles of Emmet County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Emmet County comes from T-Mobile with 90.90% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Emmet County

Emmet 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 Emmet County, 99.49% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.84% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Emmet County with 99.74% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Emmet 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 Emmet County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.85% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Emmet County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 99.78% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 90.90% in Emmet County.
- The top estimated average speed in Emmet County, estimated at 64.54, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Emmet County
If you live near Emmet 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 Emmet County:
Counties close to Emmet County
- Cheboygan County, MI: better coverage
- Presque Isle County, MI: worse coverage
- Menominee County, MI: worse coverage
- Forest County, WI: worse coverage
- Rusk County, WI: worse coverage
- Barron County, WI: worse coverage
- Polk County, WI: worse coverage
- Chisago County, MN: better coverage
- Isanti County, MN: better coverage
- Sherburne County, MN: better coverage
Counties with similar populations to Emmet County
- Warren County, PA: better coverage
- Codington County, SD: better coverage
- Coffee County, GA: worse coverage
- Colleton County, SC: better coverage
- Wayne County, WV: worse coverage
- Coos County, NH: worse coverage
- Copiah County, MS: better coverage
- Coshocton County, OH: worse coverage
- Crawford County, KS: better coverage
- Crawford County, OH: better coverage







