In Forest County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 97.6% of Forest County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.56% of Forest County’s 6,973 residents. 5G reception covers up to 83.77% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Forest County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Forest County, PA 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 Forest County
Coverage:
85.58% of Forest County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 78.94% 4G: 70.44% 3G or 2G: 54.50%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Forest County
T-Mobile covers 85.58% 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 Forest County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
78.94% |
43.86% |
4G |
70.44% |
22.04% |
2G or 3G |
54.50% |
13.40% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 78.94% 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 #1 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Forest County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Forest County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 78.94% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 85.57% of Forest County homes. 54.50% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
97.65% of Forest County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 88.65% 3G or 2G: 90.52%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Forest County
Verizon Wireless covers 97.65% 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 Forest County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
88.65% |
58.66% |
2G or 3G |
90.52% |
65.86% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 88.65% 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 Forest County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Forest County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.00% of Forest County homes. 85.28% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Forest County
Coverage:
98.85% of Forest County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 77.40% 4G: 89.92% 3G or 2G: 98.38%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Forest County
AT&T Wireless covers 98.85% 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 Forest County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
77.40% |
30.22% |
4G |
89.92% |
60.61% |
2G or 3G |
98.38% |
95.93% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 77.40% 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 #2 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Forest County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Forest County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 77.40% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 92.01% of Forest County homes. 98.38% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Forest County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Forest County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Forest County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Forest County, PA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Forest County ranks #4053 out of 4921 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Pennsylvania.
Best Forest County Cell Provider Key
The southeastern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northeastern areas of Forest County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Forest County, PA: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Forest County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 78.94% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 98.85% of Forest County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Forest County, PA
If the price of a Forest County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Forest 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 Forest 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.
Forest County, PA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Forest County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Forest 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 Forest County covering 83.77% of homes in the area while 4G covers 97.96% of the county. Overall, 99.56% of homes (6,973 people) and 97.6% of the land (416.8 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Forest County
Forest County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Forest County cover 83.77% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 48.84% or 208.7 square miles of Forest County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Forest County comes from T-Mobile with 78.94% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Forest County
Forest 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 Forest County, 95.29% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 97.96% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Forest County with 97.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Forest 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 Forest County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 98.85% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Forest County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 95.99% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 78.94% in Forest County.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless, covering 97.00% of Forest County.
- The top estimated average speed in Forest County, estimated at 56.05, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Forest County
If you live near Forest 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 Forest County:
Counties close to Forest County
- Venango County, PA: better coverage
- Elk County, PA: better coverage
- Cameron County, PA: worse coverage
- Geauga County, OH: better coverage
- Cuyahoga County, OH: better coverage
- Sullivan County, PA: worse coverage
- Lorain County, OH: better coverage
- Wyoming County, PA: better coverage
- Erie County, OH: better coverage
- Lackawanna County, PA: better coverage
Counties with similar populations to Forest County
- Big Stone County, MN: worse coverage
- West Feliciana Parish, LA: better coverage
- Wells County, ND: worse coverage
- Webster County, GA: better coverage
- Washburn County, WI: better coverage
- Walthall County, MS: better coverage
- Boyd County, NE: worse coverage
- Bowman County, ND: worse coverage
- Bland County, VA: worse coverage
- Blaine County, OK: worse coverage