In Jefferson City, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 93.8% of Jefferson City’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.97% of Jefferson City’s 992 residents. 5G reception covers up to 88.92% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Jefferson City providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Jefferson City, MT 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 Jefferson City
Coverage:
90.49% of Jefferson City
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 87.44% 4G: 80.84% 3G or 2G: 0.72%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Jefferson City
T-Mobile covers 90.49% 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 Jefferson City) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
87.44% |
36.50% |
4G |
80.84% |
24.78% |
2G or 3G |
0.72% |
0.42% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 87.44% 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 Jefferson City mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Jefferson City
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 87.44% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 90.49% of Jefferson City homes. 0.72% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Jefferson City
Coverage:
88.32% of Jefferson City
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 1.02% 4G: 51.04% 3G or 2G: 87.92%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Jefferson City
Verizon Wireless covers 88.32% 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 Jefferson City) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
1.02% |
5.32% |
4G |
51.04% |
49.66% |
2G or 3G |
87.92% |
75.05% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 1.02% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 51.04% of homes. 35.86% 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 Jefferson City mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Jefferson City
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 1.02% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 59.81% of Jefferson City homes. 60.99% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Jefferson City
Coverage:
99.97% of Jefferson City
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 55.38% 4G: 98.81% 3G or 2G: 99.94%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Jefferson City
AT&T Wireless covers 99.97% 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 Jefferson City) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
55.38% |
46.67% |
4G |
98.81% |
75.08% |
2G or 3G |
99.94% |
93.45% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 55.38% 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 Jefferson City mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Jefferson City
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 55.38% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.97% of Jefferson City homes. 99.94% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Jefferson City homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Jefferson City land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Jefferson City Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Jefferson City, MT. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Jefferson City ranks #516 out of 953 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Montana.
Best Jefferson City Cell Provider Key
The southwestern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southeastern areas of Jefferson City where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Jefferson City, MT: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Jefferson City. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 87.44% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 99.97% of Jefferson City homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Jefferson City, MT
If the price of a Jefferson City mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City 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.
Jefferson City, MT Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Jefferson City Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City covering 88.92% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.97% of the city. Overall, 99.97% of homes (992 people) and 93.8% of the land (175.2 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Jefferson City
Jefferson City 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Jefferson City cover 88.92% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 51.74% or 96.7 square miles of Jefferson City are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Jefferson City comes from T-Mobile with 87.44% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Jefferson City
Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City, 98.81% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.97% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Jefferson City with 99.97% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.97% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Jefferson City land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 93.76% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 87.44% in Jefferson City.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with AT&T Wireless, covering 99.97% of Jefferson City.
- The top estimated average speed in Jefferson City, estimated at 62.08, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Cities Near Jefferson City
If you live near Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City:
Cities close to Jefferson City
- Wickes, MT: worse coverage
- Clancy, MT: better coverage
- Montana City, MT: better coverage
- Rimini, MT: worse coverage
- Boulder, MT: better coverage
- Basin, MT: worse coverage
- Helena, MT: better coverage
- Helena West Side, MT: better coverage
- Helena Valley Southeast, MT: better coverage
- East Helena, MT: better coverage
Cities with similar populations to Jefferson City
- Remsenburg, NY: better coverage
- Mize, GA: better coverage
- Monterey, IN: worse coverage
- Montreat, NC: better coverage
- Morley, NY: better coverage
- Mount Vision, NY: worse coverage
- Neola, PA: better coverage
- Northfield, KY: better coverage
- Nortonville, KS: better coverage
- Orchard View, OR: worse coverage