In Gilpin County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.5% of Gilpin County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.99% of Gilpin County’s 5,808 residents. 5G reception covers up to 94.41% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Gilpin County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Gilpin County, CO 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 Gilpin County
Coverage:
88.87% of Gilpin County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 79.07% 4G: 69.60% 3G or 2G: 67.85%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Gilpin County
T-Mobile covers 88.87% 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 Gilpin County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
79.07% |
52.41% |
4G |
69.60% |
38.12% |
2G or 3G |
67.85% |
44.04% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 79.07% 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 Gilpin County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Gilpin County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 79.07% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 88.43% of Gilpin County homes. 69.37% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Gilpin County
Coverage:
82.35% of Gilpin County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 23.31% 4G: 65.08% 3G or 2G: 82.02%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Gilpin County
Verizon Wireless covers 82.35% 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 Gilpin County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
23.31% |
23.02% |
4G |
65.08% |
64.44% |
2G or 3G |
82.02% |
80.94% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 23.31% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 41.77% 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 Gilpin County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Gilpin County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 23.31% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 70.45% of Gilpin County homes. 69.94% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Gilpin County
Coverage:
99.98% of Gilpin County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 45.45% 4G: 92.91% 3G or 2G: 99.98%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Gilpin County
AT&T Wireless covers 99.98% 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 Gilpin County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
45.45% |
42.10% |
4G |
92.91% |
82.44% |
2G or 3G |
99.98% |
99.48% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 45.45% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 47.46% 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 Gilpin County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Gilpin County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 45.45% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.49% of Gilpin County homes. 99.98% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Gilpin County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Gilpin County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Gilpin County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Gilpin County, CO. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Gilpin County ranks #598 out of 1241 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Colorado.

Best Gilpin County Cell Provider Key
The southern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the western areas of Gilpin County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Gilpin County, CO: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Gilpin County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 79.07% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 99.98% of Gilpin County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Gilpin County, CO
If the price of a Gilpin County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Gilpin 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 Gilpin 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.
Gilpin County, CO Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Gilpin County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Gilpin 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 Gilpin County covering 94.41% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.80% of the county. Overall, 99.99% of homes (5,808 people) and 99.5% of the land (149.3 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Gilpin County

Gilpin County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Gilpin County cover 94.41% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 69.01% or 103.5 square miles of Gilpin County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Gilpin County comes from T-Mobile with 79.07% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Gilpin County

Gilpin 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 Gilpin County, 98.86% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.80% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Gilpin County with 98.49% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Gilpin 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 Gilpin County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.98% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Gilpin County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 99.48% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 79.07% in Gilpin County.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with AT&T Wireless, covering 98.49% of Gilpin County.
- The top estimated average speed in Gilpin County, estimated at 56.14, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Gilpin County
If you live near Gilpin 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 Gilpin County:
Counties close to Gilpin County
- Clear Creek County, CO: worse coverage
- Jefferson County, CO: better coverage
- Broomfield County, CO: better coverage
- Denver County, CO: better coverage
- Adams County, CO: better coverage
- Cheyenne County, KS: worse coverage
- Rawlins County, KS: worse coverage
- Decatur County, KS: worse coverage
- Norton County, KS: worse coverage
- Phillips County, KS: worse coverage
Counties with similar populations to Gilpin County
- Piute County, UT: worse coverage
- Johnson County, WY: better coverage
- Jones County, SD: worse coverage
- Judith Basin County, MT: worse coverage
- Kalawao County, HI: worse coverage
- Karnes County, TX: better coverage
- Kidder County, ND: worse coverage
- Kimball County, NE: worse coverage
- Kingfisher County, OK: better coverage
- Kodiak Island Borough, AK: worse coverage







