In Itasca County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.9% of Itasca County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Itasca County’s 45,014 residents. 5G reception covers up to 96.09% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Itasca County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Itasca 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 Itasca County
Coverage:
97.94% of Itasca County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 93.29% 4G: 77.04% 3G or 2G: 92.24%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Itasca County
T-Mobile covers 97.94% 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 Itasca County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
93.29% |
76.22% |
4G |
77.04% |
48.14% |
2G or 3G |
92.24% |
78.69% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 93.29% 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 Itasca County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Itasca County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 93.29% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.88% of Itasca County homes. 92.49% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
98.92% of Itasca County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 91.30% 3G or 2G: 94.24%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Itasca County
Verizon Wireless covers 98.92% 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 Itasca County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
91.30% |
64.65% |
2G or 3G |
94.24% |
80.44% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 91.30% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Itasca County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Itasca County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.87% of Itasca County homes. 86.90% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Itasca County
Coverage:
99.99% of Itasca County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 87.66% 4G: 97.76% 3G or 2G: 99.99%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Itasca County
AT&T Wireless covers 99.99% 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 Itasca County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
87.66% |
48.54% |
4G |
97.76% |
84.81% |
2G or 3G |
99.99% |
99.81% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 87.66% 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 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Itasca County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Itasca County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 87.66% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.81% of Itasca County 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 Itasca County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Itasca County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Itasca County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Itasca County, MN. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Itasca County ranks #1517 out of 2289 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Minnesota.

Best Itasca County Cell Provider Key
The southern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northern areas of Itasca County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Itasca County, MN: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Itasca County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 93.29% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 99.99% of Itasca County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Itasca County, MN
If the price of a Itasca County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Itasca 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 Itasca 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.
Itasca County, MN Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Itasca County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Itasca 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 Itasca County covering 96.09% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.66% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (45,014 people) and 99.9% of the land (2,665.1 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Itasca County

Itasca County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Itasca County cover 96.09% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 79.11% or 2,110.4 square miles of Itasca County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Itasca County comes from T-Mobile with 93.29% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Itasca County

Itasca 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 Itasca County, 98.38% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.66% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Itasca County with 98.87% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Itasca 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 Itasca County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.99% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Itasca County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 99.85% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 93.29% in Itasca County.
- The top estimated average speed in Itasca County, estimated at 66.24, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Itasca County
If you live near Itasca 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 Itasca County:
Counties close to Itasca County
- Cass County, MN: worse coverage
- St. Louis County, MN: better coverage
- Beltrami County, MN: worse coverage
- Hubbard County, MN: better coverage
- Clearwater County, MN: worse coverage
- Lake County, MN: worse coverage
- Mahnomen County, MN: worse coverage
- Becker County, MN: worse coverage
- Red Lake County, MN: better coverage
- Norman County, MN: worse coverage
Counties with similar populations to Itasca County
- Silver Bow County, MT: better coverage
- Gila County, AZ: worse coverage
- Gloucester County, VA: worse coverage
- Goodhue County, MN: better coverage
- Grady County, OK: better coverage
- Grant County, WI: worse coverage
- Grundy County, IL: better coverage
- Guayama Municipio, PR: better coverage
- Guernsey County, OH: worse coverage
- Habersham County, GA: worse coverage







