In Herkimer County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 78.5% of Herkimer County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.82% of Herkimer County’s 60,139 residents. 5G reception covers up to 95.73% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Herkimer County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Herkimer County, NY 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 Herkimer County
Coverage:
97.63% of Herkimer County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 95.81% 4G: 88.85% 3G or 2G: 90.94%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Herkimer County
T-Mobile covers 97.63% 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 Herkimer County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
95.81% |
46.66% |
4G |
88.85% |
36.25% |
2G or 3G |
90.94% |
38.56% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 95.81% 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 Herkimer County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Herkimer County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 95.81% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.63% of Herkimer County homes. 91.42% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Herkimer County
Coverage:
99.32% of Herkimer County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 29.31% 4G: 96.56% 3G or 2G: 98.83%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Herkimer County
Verizon Wireless covers 99.32% 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 Herkimer County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
29.31% |
18.07% |
4G |
96.56% |
50.43% |
2G or 3G |
98.83% |
63.38% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 29.31% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 67.25% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #2 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Herkimer County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Herkimer County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 29.31% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.05% of Herkimer County homes. 95.96% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Herkimer County
Coverage:
99.62% of Herkimer County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 73.19% 4G: 95.05% 3G or 2G: 99.60%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Herkimer County
AT&T Wireless covers 99.62% 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 Herkimer County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
73.19% |
20.28% |
4G |
95.05% |
53.81% |
2G or 3G |
99.60% |
74.51% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 73.19% 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 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Herkimer County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Herkimer County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 73.19% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.83% of Herkimer County homes. 99.60% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Herkimer County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Herkimer County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Herkimer County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Herkimer County, NY. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Herkimer County ranks #2472 out of 4476 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in New York.
Best Herkimer County Cell Provider Key
The southern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northeastern areas of Herkimer County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Herkimer County, NY: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Herkimer County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 95.81% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 99.62% of Herkimer County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Herkimer County, NY
If the price of a Herkimer County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Herkimer 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 Herkimer 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.
Herkimer County, NY Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Herkimer County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Herkimer 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 Herkimer County covering 95.73% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.48% of the county. Overall, 99.82% of homes (60,135 people) and 78.5% of the land (1,108.2 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Herkimer County
Herkimer County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Herkimer County cover 95.73% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 45.18% or 637.7 square miles of Herkimer County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Herkimer County comes from T-Mobile with 95.81% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Herkimer County
Herkimer 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 Herkimer County, 98.18% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.48% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Herkimer County with 99.05% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Herkimer 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 Herkimer County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.62% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Herkimer County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 75.10% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 95.81% in Herkimer County.
- The top estimated average speed in Herkimer County, estimated at 68.03, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Herkimer County
If you live near Herkimer 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 Herkimer County:
Counties close to Herkimer County
- Oneida County, NY: better coverage
- Fulton County, NY: worse coverage
- Montgomery County, NY: better coverage
- Madison County, NY: better coverage
- Onondaga County, NY: better coverage
- Saratoga County, NY: better coverage
- Cayuga County, NY: worse coverage
- Bennington County, VT: worse coverage
- Wayne County, NY: worse coverage
- Ontario County, NY: worse coverage
Counties with similar populations to Herkimer County
- Apache County, AZ: worse coverage
- Armstrong County, PA: worse coverage
- Aroostook County, ME: worse coverage
- Athens County, OH: worse coverage
- Belmont County, OH: worse coverage
- Barry County, MI: worse coverage
- Belknap County, NH: worse coverage
- Oldham County, KY: better coverage
- Pike County, PA: worse coverage
- Pike County, KY: worse coverage