In Houston County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.1% of Houston County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.83% of Houston County’s 18,843 residents. 5G reception covers up to 75.79% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Houston County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Houston County, MN 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 Houston County
Coverage:
93.07% of Houston County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 75.78% 4G: 72.25% 3G or 2G: 73.24%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Houston County
T-Mobile covers 93.07% 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 Houston County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
75.78% |
62.37% |
4G |
72.25% |
50.43% |
2G or 3G |
73.24% |
61.40% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 75.78% 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 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Houston County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Houston County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 75.78% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 92.99% of Houston County homes. 73.32% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
99.22% of Houston County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 93.44% 3G or 2G: 96.44%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Houston County
Verizon Wireless covers 99.22% 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 Houston County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
93.44% |
79.44% |
2G or 3G |
96.44% |
89.81% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 93.44% 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 Houston County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Houston County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.38% of Houston County homes. 89.62% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Houston County
Coverage:
99.39% of Houston County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.01% 4G: 88.74% 3G or 2G: 97.04%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Houston County
AT&T Wireless covers 99.39% 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 Houston County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.01% |
0.05% |
4G |
88.74% |
76.64% |
2G or 3G |
97.04% |
94.86% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.01% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 88.74% of homes. 8.29% 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 Houston County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Houston County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.01% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 91.90% of Houston County homes. 97.04% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Houston County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Houston County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Houston County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Houston County, MN. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Houston County ranks #2109 out of 2289 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Minnesota.
Best Houston County Cell Provider Key
The southern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southeastern areas of Houston County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Houston County, MN: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Houston County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 75.78% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 99.39% of Houston County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Houston County, MN
If the price of a Houston County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston County, MN
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Houston 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 Houston County and the providers’ coverage areas.
US Cellular 5G available in Houston County
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Houston County
US Cellular covers 67.71% 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 Houston County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
24.13% |
1.90% |
4G |
42.31% |
19.12% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 24.13% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.00% of homes. We rank US Cellular as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Houston County mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Houston County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 24.13% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 67.71% of Houston County homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Houston County, MN Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Houston County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Houston 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 Houston County covering 75.79% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.04% of the county. Overall, 99.83% of homes (18,843 people) and 99.1% of the land (547.3 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Houston County
Houston County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Houston County cover 75.79% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 62.38% or 344.4 square miles of Houston County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Houston County comes from T-Mobile with 75.78% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Houston County
Houston 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 Houston County, 96.51% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.04% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Houston County with 98.38% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Houston 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 Houston County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.39% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Houston County land is provided by Verizon Wireless at 97.34% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 75.78% in Houston County.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless, covering 98.38% of Houston County.
- The top estimated average speed in Houston County, estimated at 53.80, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Houston County
If you live near Houston 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 Houston County:
Counties close to Houston County
- La Crosse County, WI: better coverage
- Vernon County, WI: worse coverage
- Fillmore County, MN: better coverage
- Juneau County, WI: better coverage
- Mower County, MN: better coverage
- Freeborn County, MN: better coverage
- Marquette County, WI: worse coverage
- Green Lake County, WI: better coverage
- Faribault County, MN: better coverage
- Fond du Lac County, WI: better coverage
Counties with similar populations to Houston County
- Pitkin County, CO: better coverage
- Labette County, KS: better coverage
- Lafayette County, WI: better coverage
- Lajas Municipio, PR: better coverage
- Lake County, MN: better coverage
- Lamar County, AL: worse coverage
- Lamar County, GA: better coverage
- Lamb County, TX: better coverage
- Lamoille County, VT: worse coverage
- Lampasas County, TX: better coverage