In the Houston area, you’ll select from 5 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of the Houston area’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Houston’s 7,122,240 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.93% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Houston providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Houston, 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.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in the Houston area
Coverage:
99.99% of the Houston area
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 93.85% 4G: 99.98% 3G or 2G: 99.96%
More about Verizon Wireless in the Houston area
Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in the Houston area
Verizon Wireless covers 99.99% 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 the Houston area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
93.85% |
72.82% |
4G |
99.98% |
98.92% |
2G or 3G |
99.96% |
98.95% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 93.85% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 6.13% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Houston mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in the Houston area
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 93.85% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.99% of Houston homes. 99.92% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in the Houston area
Coverage:
99.98% of the Houston area
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 99.70% 4G: 99.49% 3G or 2G: 99.91%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in the Houston area
T-Mobile covers 99.98% 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 the Houston area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
99.70% |
94.33% |
4G |
99.49% |
88.90% |
2G or 3G |
99.91% |
96.54% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 99.70% 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 #2 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Houston mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in the Houston area
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 99.70% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.96% of Houston homes. 99.92% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in the Houston area
Coverage:
99.99% of the Houston area
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 99.09% 4G: 99.88% 3G or 2G: 99.99%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in the Houston area
AT&T Wireless covers 99.99% 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 the Houston area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
99.09% |
88.57% |
4G |
99.88% |
98.23% |
2G or 3G |
99.99% |
99.89% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 99.09% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.79% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #1 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Houston mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in the Houston area
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 99.09% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.99% of Houston homes. 99.99% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of the Houston area homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Houston land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Houston Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Houston, TX. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, the Houston area ranks #1619 out of 5174 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Texas.
The southern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northeastern areas of the Houston area where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Houston, TX: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in the Houston area. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 99.70% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 99.99% of Houston homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Houston, TX
If the price of a Houston mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in the Houston area 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 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, TX
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in the Houston area, 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 the Houston area and the providers’ coverage areas.
Evolve Broadband 5G available in the Houston area
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Evolve Broadband Data Speeds and Coverage in the Houston area
Evolve Broadband covers 91.52% 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 the Houston area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
84.56% |
68.09% |
4G |
7.58% |
8.18% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 84.56% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.00% of homes. We rank Evolve Broadband as #4 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Houston mobile providers.
Evolve Broadband Voice Quality in the Houston area
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 84.56% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 7.58% of Houston homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
5.51% of the Houston area
0.00% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 3.71% 3G or 2G: 5.51%
More about Tampnet in the Houston area
Tampnet Data Speeds and Coverage in the Houston area
Tampnet covers 5.51% 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 the Houston area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
3.71% |
5.08% |
2G or 3G |
5.51% |
5.25% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 3.71% of homes. 1.80% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Tampnet as #5 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Houston mobile providers.
Tampnet Voice Quality in the Houston area
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 3.71% of Houston homes. 5.51% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Houston, TX Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
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Your mobile coverage in the Houston area 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 the Houston area covering 99.93% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (7,122,240 people) and 100.0% of the land (8,268.7 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Houston
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5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in the Houston area cover 99.93% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 97.50% or 8,062.0 square miles of the Houston area are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Houston comes from T-Mobile with 99.70% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Houston
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4G/LTE networks have become one of the nation’s most common mobile coverage types for data, and in some locations, voice calls. In the Houston area, 99.99% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in the Houston area with 99.99% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in the Houston area 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 Houston houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless, with 99.99% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Houston land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 99.89% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 99.70% in the Houston area.
- The top estimated average speed in the Houston area, estimated at 70.67, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Cities Near Houston
If you live near Houston 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 the Houston area:
Cities close to Houston
- Hilshire Village, TX: better coverage
- Hunters Creek Village, TX: better coverage
- Spring Valley, TX: better coverage
- Spring Valley Village, TX: better coverage
- Hedwig Village, TX: better coverage
- West University Place, TX: better coverage
- Piney Point Village, TX: better coverage
- Southside Place, TX: better coverage
- Bellaire, TX: better coverage
- Bunker Hill Village, TX: better coverage
Cities with similar populations to Houston
- Yuma, AZ: worse coverage
- Yukon, OK: better coverage
- Yonkers, NY: better coverage
- Tomball, TX: better coverage
- Surprise, AZ: better coverage
- Suwanee, GA: better coverage
- Thousand Oaks, CA: worse coverage
- Temecula, CA: worse coverage
- Thornton, CO: better coverage
- Tempe, AZ: better coverage