In Hot Springs, you’ll select from 5 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 65.4% of Hot Springs’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 74.69% of Hot Springs’s 1,008 residents. 5G reception covers up to 0.65% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Hot Springs providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Hot Springs, NC 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.
View plans
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.
View plans
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:
18.89% of Hot Springs
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 12.12% 3G or 2G: 5.86%
1-833-652-2264
More about AT&T Wireless in Hot Springs
AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Hot Springs
AT&T Wireless covers 18.89% of homes in the city 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 Hot Springs) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
12.12% |
10.04% |
2G or 3G |
5.86% |
11.16% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 12.12% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #3 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Hot Springs mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Hot Springs
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 18.38% of Hot Springs homes. 5.86% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Hot Springs
Coverage:
7.09% of Hot Springs
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 1.16% 4G: 5.39% 3G or 2G: 0.75%
More about T-Mobile in Hot Springs
T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Hot Springs
T-Mobile covers 7.09% of homes in the city 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 Hot Springs) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
1.16% |
3.66% |
4G |
5.39% |
2.36% |
2G or 3G |
0.75% |
1.61% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 1.16% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 4.23% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #4 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Hot Springs mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Hot Springs
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 1.16% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 7.09% of Hot Springs homes. 1.65% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Hot Springs
Coverage:
18.76% of Hot Springs
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.01% 4G: 15.40% 3G or 2G: 7.19%
More about Verizon Wireless in Hot Springs
Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Hot Springs
Verizon Wireless covers 18.76% of homes in the city 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 Hot Springs) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.01% |
0.64% |
4G |
15.40% |
27.68% |
2G or 3G |
7.19% |
21.80% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.01% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 15.40% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #2 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Hot Springs mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Hot Springs
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.01% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 18.76% of Hot Springs homes. 4.27% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Hot Springs homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Hot Springs land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Hot Springs Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Hot Springs, NC. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Hot Springs ranks #2319 out of 2352 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in North Carolina.
Best Hot Springs Cell Provider Key
The eastern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northeastern areas of Hot Springs where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Hot Springs, NC: Verizon Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, Verizon Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Hot Springs. Verizon Wireless has 4G that covers 18.76% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 18.89% of Hot Springs homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Hot Springs, NC
If the price of a Hot Springs mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs 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.
View plans
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 Hot Springs, NC
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Hot Springs, 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 Hot Springs and the providers’ coverage areas.
US Cellular 5G available in Hot Springs
Coverage:
74.74% of Hot Springs
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.17% 4G: 46.86% 3G or 2G: 74.54%
More about US Cellular in Hot Springs
US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Hot Springs
US Cellular covers 74.74% of homes in the city 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 Hot Springs) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.17% |
0.04% |
4G |
46.86% |
22.52% |
2G or 3G |
74.54% |
60.80% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.17% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 46.86% of homes. 27.51% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank US Cellular as #1 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Hot Springs mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Hot Springs
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.17% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 57.61% of Hot Springs homes. 74.57% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about Carolina West Wireless in Hot Springs
Carolina West Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Hot Springs
Carolina West Wireless covers 5.79% of homes in the city 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 Hot Springs) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
5.79% |
0.44% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 5.79% of homes. We rank Carolina West Wireless as #5 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Hot Springs mobile providers.
Carolina West Wireless Voice Quality in Hot Springs
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 5.79% of Hot Springs homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Despite being much smaller, US Cellular service is actually better for coverage and speeds in Hot Springs than the major cell carriers AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. This is likely only true in and around the proper city boundaries.
Hot Springs, NC Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Hot Springs Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Hot Springs may vary based on your provider and location. The map above shows the fastest mobile data speeds in and around the city. 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 Hot Springs covering 0.65% of homes in the area while 4G covers 59.30% of the city. Overall, 74.69% of homes (992 people) and 65.4% of the land (18.8 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Hot Springs
Hot Springs 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Hot Springs cover 0.65% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 2.99% or 0.9 square miles of Hot Springs are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Hot Springs comes from T-Mobile with 1.16% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Hot Springs
Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs, 49.64% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 59.30% is covered by 4G HD voice service. US Cellular has the best 4G network in Hot Springs with 57.61% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Hot Springs for You
If you’re still struggling to choose a cell phone provider in the city, some of these facts may help you decide:
- Coverage to Hot Springs houses is best with service from US Cellular, with 74.74% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Hot Springs land is provided by US Cellular at 60.98% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 1.16% in Hot Springs.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with US Cellular, covering 57.61% of Hot Springs.
- The top estimated average speed in Hot Springs, estimated at 19.69, Mbps is available through US Cellular.
Mobile Service Cities Near Hot Springs
If you live near Hot Springs but aren’t technically in the city, 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 Hot Springs:
Cities close to Hot Springs
- Paint Rock, NC: worse coverage
- Stackhouse, NC: better coverage
- Spring Creek, NC: better coverage
- Harmony Grove, TN: worse coverage
- Wolf Creek, TN: worse coverage
- Walnut, NC: better coverage
- Trust, NC: worse coverage
- Nough, TN: worse coverage
- Laurel, NC: worse coverage
- Marshall, NC: better coverage
Cities with similar populations to Hot Springs
- Wallace Ridge, LA: better coverage
- Upton, GA: better coverage
- Vaughn, MS: better coverage
- Trexlertown, PA: better coverage
- Brownlow, WV: better coverage
- Vulcan, MI: better coverage
- Brant, MI: better coverage
- Bowlegs, OK: better coverage
- Waterloo, OR: better coverage
- Bondville, VT: better coverage