In Honolulu County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.0% of Honolulu County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.99% of Honolulu County’s 1,016,508 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.37% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Honolulu County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Honolulu County, HI 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.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Honolulu County
Coverage:
99.70% of Honolulu County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 93.92% 4G: 99.65% 3G or 2G: 99.70%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Honolulu County
Verizon Wireless covers 99.70% 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 Honolulu County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
93.92% |
71.60% |
4G |
99.65% |
92.54% |
2G or 3G |
99.70% |
96.96% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 93.92% 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 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Honolulu County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Honolulu County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 93.92% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.68% of Honolulu County homes. 99.64% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Honolulu County
Coverage:
99.93% of Honolulu County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 87.08% 4G: 99.91% 3G or 2G: 99.93%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Honolulu County
AT&T Wireless covers 99.93% 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 Honolulu County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
87.08% |
59.48% |
4G |
99.91% |
94.21% |
2G or 3G |
99.93% |
98.85% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 87.08% 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 Honolulu County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Honolulu County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 87.08% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.92% of Honolulu County homes. 99.93% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Honolulu County
Coverage:
99.94% of Honolulu County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 94.78% 4G: 99.03% 3G or 2G: 99.79%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Honolulu County
T-Mobile covers 99.94% 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 Honolulu County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
94.78% |
73.73% |
4G |
99.03% |
73.86% |
2G or 3G |
99.79% |
89.25% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 94.78% 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 Honolulu County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Honolulu County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 94.78% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.79% of Honolulu County homes. 99.86% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Honolulu County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Honolulu County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Honolulu County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Honolulu County, HI. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Honolulu County ranks #82 out of 258 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Hawaii.
Best Honolulu County Cell Provider Key
The western parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the eastern areas of Honolulu County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Honolulu County, HI: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Honolulu County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 94.78% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 99.94% of Honolulu County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Honolulu County, HI
If the price of a Honolulu County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Honolulu 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 Honolulu 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.
Honolulu County, HI Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Honolulu County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Honolulu 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 Honolulu County covering 99.37% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.92% of the county. Overall, 99.99% of homes (1,016,508 people) and 99.0% of the land (594.7 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Honolulu County
Honolulu County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Honolulu County cover 99.37% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 82.91% or 498.0 square miles of Honolulu County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Honolulu County comes from T-Mobile with 94.78% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Honolulu County
Honolulu 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 Honolulu County, 99.92% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.92% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Honolulu County with 99.92% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Honolulu 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 Honolulu County houses is best with service from T-Mobile, with 99.94% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Honolulu County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 98.85% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 94.78% in Honolulu County.
- The top estimated average speed in Honolulu County, estimated at 67.29, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Honolulu County
If you live near Honolulu 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 Honolulu County:
Counties close to Honolulu County
- Kalawao County, HI: worse coverage
- Maui County, HI: worse coverage
- Kauai County, HI: worse coverage
- Hawaii County, HI: worse coverage
- Rincon Municipio, PR: worse coverage
- Aguada Municipio, PR: worse coverage
- Aguadilla Municipio, PR: better coverage
- Moca Municipio, PR: worse coverage
- Isabela Municipio, PR: worse coverage
- San Sebastian Municipio, PR: better coverage
Counties with similar populations to Honolulu County
- Montgomery County, MD: better coverage
- Middlesex County, MA: worse coverage
- Palm Beach County, FL: worse coverage
- Oakland County, MI: better coverage
- Alameda County, CA: better coverage
- Philadelphia County, PA: better coverage
- Santa Clara County, CA: better coverage
- Bexar County, TX: better coverage
- Collin County, TX: better coverage
- Cuyahoga County, OH: better coverage