In Forest County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Forest County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Forest County’s 9,179 residents. 5G reception covers up to 32.39% 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, WI 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:
88.30% of Forest County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 32.53% 4G: 74.90% 3G or 2G: 25.53%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Forest County
T-Mobile covers 88.30% 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 |
32.53% |
16.87% |
4G |
74.90% |
34.32% |
2G or 3G |
25.53% |
12.71% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 32.53% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 42.37% 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 Forest County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Forest County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 32.53% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 88.30% of Forest County homes. 25.53% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Forest County
Coverage:
100.00% of Forest County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.01% 4G: 80.36% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Forest 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 Forest County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.01% |
0.01% |
4G |
80.36% |
56.27% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.01% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 80.36% of homes. 19.63% 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 Forest County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Forest County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.01% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.72% of Forest County homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
98.01% of Forest County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 91.18% 3G or 2G: 96.94%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Forest County
Verizon Wireless covers 98.01% 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 |
91.18% |
56.50% |
2G or 3G |
96.94% |
77.37% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 91.18% 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 Forest County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Forest County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.91% of Forest County homes. 91.85% 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, WI. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Forest County ranks #1659 out of 2224 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Wisconsin.
Best Forest County Cell Provider Key
The eastern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northwestern areas of Forest County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Forest County, WI: Verizon Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, Verizon Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Forest County. Verizon Wireless has 5G that covers 32.53% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Forest County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Forest County, WI
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.
Local Mobile Providers in Forest County, WI
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Forest 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 Forest County and the providers’ coverage areas.
Coverage:
73.22% of Forest County
0.63% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 70.86% 3G or 2G: 53.45%
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Cellcom Data Speeds and Coverage in Forest County
Cellcom covers 73.22% 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 |
70.86% |
30.65% |
2G or 3G |
53.45% |
10.56% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 70.86% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Cellcom as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Forest County mobile providers.
Cellcom Voice Quality in Forest County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 70.86% of Forest County homes. 53.45% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Forest County, WI 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 32.39% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.79% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (9,179 people) and 100.0% of the land (1,014.2 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 32.39% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 16.74% or 169.8 square miles of Forest County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Forest County comes from T-Mobile with 32.53% 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, 96.02% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.79% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Forest County with 97.91% 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 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Forest County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 32.53% in Forest County.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless, covering 97.91% of Forest County.
- The top estimated average speed in Forest County, estimated at 36.47, Mbps is available through Verizon Wireless.
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
- Rusk County, WI: better coverage
- Barron County, WI: better coverage
- Polk County, WI: better coverage
- Emmet County, MI: better coverage
- Chisago County, MN: better coverage
- Cheboygan County, MI: better coverage
- Isanti County, MN: better coverage
- Sherburne County, MN: better coverage
- Benton County, MN: better coverage
- Stearns County, MN: better coverage
Counties with similar populations to Forest County
- Barnes County, ND: better coverage
- Weston County, WY: better coverage
- Westmoreland County, VA: better coverage
- Blaine County, MT: better coverage
- Billings County, ND: better coverage
- Beaverhead County, MT: better coverage
- Beaver County, UT: better coverage
- Beaver County, OK: worse coverage
- Bayfield County, WI: better coverage
- Bath County, VA: worse coverage