In Hays County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Hays County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Hays County’s 241,067 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.07% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Hays County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Hays County, TX 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 Hays County
Coverage:
100.00% of Hays County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 65.65% 4G: 99.68% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Hays 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 Hays County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
65.65% |
66.89% |
4G |
99.68% |
98.16% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 65.65% 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 #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Hays County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Hays County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 65.65% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.89% of Hays County homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Hays County
Coverage:
100.00% of Hays County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 68.86% 4G: 99.81% 3G or 2G: 99.68%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Hays County
Verizon 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 Hays County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
68.86% |
44.42% |
4G |
99.81% |
98.32% |
2G or 3G |
99.68% |
97.26% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 68.86% 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 Verizon Wireless as #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Hays County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Hays County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 68.86% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Hays County homes. 99.13% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Hays County
Coverage:
99.75% of Hays County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 96.32% 4G: 96.26% 3G or 2G: 98.31%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Hays County
T-Mobile covers 99.75% 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 Hays County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
96.32% |
89.96% |
4G |
96.26% |
76.50% |
2G or 3G |
98.31% |
87.64% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 96.32% 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 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Hays County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Hays County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 96.32% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.71% of Hays County homes. 98.49% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Hays County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Hays County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Hays County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Hays County, TX. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Hays County ranks #2408 out of 5174 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Texas.
Best Hays County Cell Provider Key
The southeastern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the western areas of Hays County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Hays County, TX: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Hays County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 96.32% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Hays County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Hays County, TX
If the price of a Hays County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Hays 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 Hays 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 Hays County, TX
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Hays 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 Hays County and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about Evolve Broadband in Hays County
Evolve Broadband Data Speeds and Coverage in Hays County
Evolve Broadband covers 0.04% 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 Hays County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
0.04% |
0.04% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.04% of homes. We rank Evolve Broadband as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Hays County mobile providers.
Evolve Broadband Voice Quality in Hays County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.04% of Hays County homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Hays County, TX Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Hays County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Hays 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 Hays County covering 99.07% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (241,067 people) and 100.0% of the land (676.8 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Hays County
Hays County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Hays County cover 99.07% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 93.94% or 635.8 square miles of Hays County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Hays County comes from T-Mobile with 96.32% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Hays County
Hays 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 Hays County, 99.86% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Hays County with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Hays 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 Hays County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Hays 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 96.32% in Hays County.
- The top estimated average speed in Hays County, estimated at 68.39, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Hays County
If you live near Hays 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 Hays County:
Counties close to Hays County
- Blanco County, TX: worse coverage
- Bastrop County, TX: worse coverage
- Kerr County, TX: worse coverage
- Washington County, TX: better coverage
- Waller County, TX: better coverage
- Edwards County, TX: worse coverage
- Liberty County, TX: worse coverage
- Jefferson County, TX: better coverage
- Orange County, TX: better coverage
- Terrell County, TX: worse coverage
Counties with similar populations to Hays County
- Albany County, NY: worse coverage
- Yolo County, CA: better coverage
- Arlington County, VA: better coverage
- Atlantic County, NJ: better coverage
- Boulder County, CO: worse coverage
- Weld County, CO: better coverage
- Mohave County, AZ: worse coverage
- Lexington County, SC: worse coverage
- Linn County, IA: worse coverage
- Lorain County, OH: better coverage