In Grand Traverse County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Grand Traverse County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.99% of Grand Traverse County’s 95,238 residents. 5G reception covers up to 92.56% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Grand Traverse County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Grand Traverse 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.
Coverage:
99.90% of Grand Traverse County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 99.77% 3G or 2G: 99.80%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Grand Traverse County
Verizon Wireless covers 99.90% 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 Grand Traverse County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.77% |
99.21% |
2G or 3G |
99.80% |
99.79% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.77% 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 Grand Traverse County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Grand Traverse County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.90% of Grand Traverse County homes. 99.71% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Grand Traverse County
Coverage:
99.65% of Grand Traverse County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 92.56% 4G: 83.57% 3G or 2G: 96.26%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Grand Traverse County
T-Mobile covers 99.65% 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 Grand Traverse County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
92.56% |
84.10% |
4G |
83.57% |
58.33% |
2G or 3G |
96.26% |
90.14% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 92.56% 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 Grand Traverse County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Grand Traverse County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 92.56% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.14% of Grand Traverse County homes. 98.64% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Grand Traverse County
Coverage:
99.91% of Grand Traverse County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.12% 4G: 99.74% 3G or 2G: 99.91%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Grand Traverse County
AT&T Wireless covers 99.91% 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 Grand Traverse County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.12% |
0.79% |
4G |
99.74% |
98.74% |
2G or 3G |
99.91% |
99.94% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.12% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.74% 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 Grand Traverse County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Grand Traverse County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.12% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.90% of Grand Traverse County homes. 99.91% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Grand Traverse County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Grand Traverse County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Grand Traverse County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Grand Traverse County, MI. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Grand Traverse County ranks #1664 out of 2555 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Michigan.
Best Grand Traverse County Cell Provider Key
The central parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southern areas of Grand Traverse County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Grand Traverse County, MI: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Grand Traverse County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 92.56% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 99.91% of Grand Traverse County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Grand Traverse County, MI
If the price of a Grand Traverse County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Grand Traverse 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 Grand Traverse 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.
Grand Traverse County, MI Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Grand Traverse County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Grand Traverse 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 Grand Traverse County covering 92.56% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.91% of the county. Overall, 99.99% of homes (95,238 people) and 100.0% of the land (464.2 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Grand Traverse County
Grand Traverse County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Grand Traverse County cover 92.56% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 84.10% or 390.5 square miles of Grand Traverse County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Grand Traverse County comes from T-Mobile with 92.56% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Grand Traverse County
Grand Traverse 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 Grand Traverse County, 99.87% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.91% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Grand Traverse County with 99.90% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Grand Traverse 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 Grand Traverse County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.91% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Grand Traverse County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 99.94% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 92.56% in Grand Traverse County.
- The top estimated average speed in Grand Traverse County, estimated at 65.72, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Grand Traverse County
If you live near Grand Traverse 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 Grand Traverse County:
Counties close to Grand Traverse County
- Benzie County, MI: worse coverage
- Kalkaska County, MI: worse coverage
- Crawford County, MI: worse coverage
- Oscoda County, MI: worse coverage
- Alcona County, MI: worse coverage
- Oconto County, WI: worse coverage
- Shawano County, WI: worse coverage
- Clark County, WI: worse coverage
- Eau Claire County, WI: better coverage
- Pierce County, WI: better coverage
Counties with similar populations to Grand Traverse County
- Sutter County, CA: better coverage
- Columbiana County, OH: better coverage
- Craven County, NC: better coverage
- Cullman County, AL: better coverage
- Dallas County, IA: better coverage
- Daviess County, KY: better coverage
- DeKalb County, IL: better coverage
- Victoria County, TX: better coverage
- Twin Falls County, ID: better coverage
- Tuscarawas County, OH: better coverage