In Idaho, you’ll select from 10 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 69.4% of Idaho’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.62% of Idaho’s 1,839,106 residents. 5G reception covers up to 96.57% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Idaho providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Idaho 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 Idaho
Coverage:
98.13% of Idaho
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 94.35% 4G: 93.51% 3G or 2G: 94.90%
More about T-Mobile in Idaho
T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Idaho
T-Mobile covers 98.13% of homes in the state 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 Idaho) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
94.35% |
47.30% |
4G |
93.51% |
40.48% |
2G or 3G |
94.90% |
44.53% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 94.35% 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 10 for a combination of coverage and speed among Idaho mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Idaho
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 94.35% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.83% of Idaho homes. 95.01% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Idaho
Coverage:
98.95% of Idaho
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 52.91% 4G: 98.25% 3G or 2G: 98.29%
More about Verizon Wireless in Idaho
Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Idaho
Verizon Wireless covers 98.95% of homes in the state 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 Idaho) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
52.91% |
5.96% |
4G |
98.25% |
52.05% |
2G or 3G |
98.29% |
54.40% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 52.91% 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 #5 out of 10 for a combination of coverage and speed among Idaho mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Idaho
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 52.91% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.70% of Idaho homes. 97.90% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Idaho
Coverage:
99.40% of Idaho
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 62.12% 4G: 98.33% 3G or 2G: 98.84%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Idaho
AT&T Wireless covers 99.40% of homes in the state 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 Idaho) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
62.12% |
10.89% |
4G |
98.33% |
49.21% |
2G or 3G |
98.84% |
65.75% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 62.12% 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 #2 out of 10 for a combination of coverage and speed among Idaho mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Idaho
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 62.12% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.93% of Idaho homes. 98.84% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Idaho homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Idaho land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Idaho Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Idaho. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Idaho ranks #33 out of 52 states and territories for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in the United States.
The western parts of the state feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northern areas of Idaho where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Idaho: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Idaho. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 94.35% of the state. Cell service of any type reaches 99.40% of Idaho homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Idaho
If the price of a Idaho mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Idaho, 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 Idaho and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about Union Wireless in Idaho
Union Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Idaho
Union Wireless covers 93.47% of homes in the state 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 Idaho) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
92.14% |
57.61% |
2G or 3G |
78.40% |
41.09% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 92.14% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Union Wireless as #3 out of 10 for a combination of coverage and speed among Idaho mobile providers.
Union Wireless Voice Quality in Idaho
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 92.14% of Idaho homes. 80.28% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about Silver Star in Idaho
Silver Star Data Speeds and Coverage in Idaho
Silver Star covers 60.51% of homes in the state 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 Idaho) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
3.19% |
8.11% |
2G or 3G |
59.54% |
30.49% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 3.19% of homes. 56.35% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Silver Star as #7 out of 10 for a combination of coverage and speed among Idaho mobile providers.
Silver Star Voice Quality in Idaho
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 3.19% of Idaho homes. 56.05% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about US Cellular in Idaho
US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Idaho
US Cellular covers 2.52% of homes in the state 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 Idaho) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
2.50% |
2.54% |
2G or 3G |
2.47% |
2.52% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 2.50% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank US Cellular as #10 out of 10 for a combination of coverage and speed among Idaho mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Idaho
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 2.52% of Idaho homes. 2.47% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about Custer Telephone Cooperative in Idaho
Custer Telephone Cooperative Data Speeds and Coverage in Idaho
Custer Telephone Cooperative covers 79.90% of homes in the state 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 Idaho) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
63.69% |
16.47% |
2G or 3G |
79.76% |
20.98% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 63.69% of homes. 16.07% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Custer Telephone Cooperative as #6 out of 10 for a combination of coverage and speed among Idaho mobile providers.
Custer Telephone Cooperative Voice Quality in Idaho
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 63.69% of Idaho homes. 71.86% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about Eagle Telephone System in Idaho
Eagle Telephone System Data Speeds and Coverage in Idaho
Eagle Telephone System covers 13.76% of homes in the state with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 2G or 3G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Idaho) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
2G or 3G |
13.76% |
16.51% |
13.76% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Eagle Telephone System as #9 out of 10 for a combination of coverage and speed among Idaho mobile providers.
Eagle Telephone System Voice Quality in Idaho
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.00% of Idaho homes. 13.76% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about Choice Wireless in Idaho
Choice Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Idaho
Choice Wireless covers 23.98% of homes in the state with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 2G or 3G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Idaho) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
2G or 3G |
23.10% |
14.35% |
23.10% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Choice Wireless as #8 out of 10 for a combination of coverage and speed among Idaho mobile providers.
Choice Wireless Voice Quality in Idaho
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.00% of Idaho homes. 23.98% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about Inland Cellular in Idaho
Inland Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Idaho
Inland Cellular covers 87.12% of homes in the state 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 Idaho) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
83.75% |
29.50% |
2G or 3G |
76.82% |
31.42% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 83.75% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Inland Cellular as #4 out of 10 for a combination of coverage and speed among Idaho mobile providers.
Inland Cellular Voice Quality in Idaho
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 83.75% of Idaho homes. 76.80% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Idaho Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
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Your mobile coverage in Idaho may vary based on your provider and location. The map above shows the fastest mobile data speeds in and around the state. 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 Idaho covering 96.57% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.39% of the state. Overall, 99.62% of homes (1,837,550 people) and 69.4% of the land (57,347.5 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Idaho
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5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Idaho cover 96.57% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 40.95% or 33,843.2 square miles of Idaho are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Idaho comes from T-Mobile with 94.35% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Idaho
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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 Idaho, 99.10% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.39% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Idaho with 98.93% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Idaho for You
If you’re still struggling to choose a cell phone provider in the state, some of these facts may help you decide:
- Coverage to Idaho houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.40% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Idaho land is provided by Union Wireless at 69.10% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 94.35% in Idaho.
- The top estimated average speed in Idaho, estimated at 66.99, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service States Near Idaho
If you live near Idaho but aren’t technically in the state, 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 Idaho:
States close to Idaho
- Montana: worse coverage
- Utah: better coverage
- Oregon: worse coverage
- Washington: better coverage
- Wyoming: worse coverage
- Nevada: better coverage
- Colorado: better coverage
- California: better coverage
- Arizona: better coverage
- North Dakota: worse coverage
States with similar populations to Idaho
- Alaska: worse coverage
- Wisconsin: worse coverage
- Washington: better coverage
- Vermont: worse coverage
- Texas: better coverage
- South Dakota: worse coverage
- Rhode Island: better coverage
- Puerto Rico: better coverage
- Oregon: worse coverage
- New Mexico: better coverage