In Johnson County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Johnson County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Johnson County’s 22,680 residents. 5G reception covers up to 70.18% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Johnson County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Johnson County, KY 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 Johnson County
Coverage:
88.70% of Johnson County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 70.34% 4G: 50.92% 3G or 2G: 86.14%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Johnson County
T-Mobile covers 88.70% 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 Johnson County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
70.34% |
44.32% |
4G |
50.92% |
22.57% |
2G or 3G |
86.14% |
73.28% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 70.34% 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 Johnson County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Johnson County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 70.34% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 80.72% of Johnson County homes. 87.28% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
99.61% of Johnson County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 81.65% 3G or 2G: 99.61%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Johnson County
AT&T Wireless covers 99.61% 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 Johnson County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
81.65% |
65.43% |
2G or 3G |
99.61% |
99.28% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 81.65% of homes. 17.96% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #3 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Johnson County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Johnson County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 92.08% of Johnson County homes. 99.61% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Johnson County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Johnson County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Johnson County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Johnson County, KY. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Johnson County ranks #2055 out of 2778 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Kentucky.
Best Johnson County Cell Provider Key
The central parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northwestern areas of Johnson County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Johnson County, KY: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Johnson County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 70.34% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 99.61% of Johnson County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Johnson County, KY
If the price of a Johnson County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Johnson 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 Johnson 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 Johnson County, KY
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Johnson 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 Johnson County and the providers’ coverage areas.
Coverage:
100.00% of Johnson County
0.28% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 99.99%
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Appalachian Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Johnson County
Appalachian Wireless covers 100.00% 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 Johnson County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
99.99% |
99.96% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 100.00% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Appalachian Wireless as #2 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Johnson County mobile providers.
Appalachian Wireless Voice Quality in Johnson County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Johnson County homes. 99.99% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Johnson County, KY Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Johnson County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Johnson 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 Johnson County covering 70.18% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (22,680 people) and 100.0% of the land (262.0 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Johnson County
Johnson County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Johnson County cover 70.18% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 44.29% or 116.0 square miles of Johnson County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Johnson County comes from T-Mobile with 70.34% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Johnson County
Johnson 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 Johnson County, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Appalachian Wireless has the best 4G network in Johnson County with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Johnson 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 Johnson County houses is best with service from Appalachian Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Johnson County land is provided by Appalachian Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 70.34% in Johnson County.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Appalachian Wireless, covering 100.00% of Johnson County.
- The top estimated average speed in Johnson County, estimated at 49.94, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Johnson County
If you live near Johnson 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 Johnson County:
Counties close to Johnson County
- Magoffin County, KY: worse coverage
- Martin County, KY: better coverage
- Morgan County, KY: worse coverage
- Mingo County, WV: worse coverage
- Wolfe County, KY: worse coverage
- Menifee County, KY: better coverage
- Logan County, WV: worse coverage
- Powell County, KY: better coverage
- Estill County, KY: better coverage
- Clark County, KY: better coverage
Counties with similar populations to Johnson County
- Uinta County, WY: better coverage
- Caswell County, NC: better coverage
- Catano Municipio, PR: better coverage
- Cedar County, IA: better coverage
- Cedar County, MO: better coverage
- Chaffee County, CO: better coverage
- Charlevoix County, MI: better coverage
- Chattooga County, GA: better coverage
- Clark County, IL: better coverage
- Clay County, AL: better coverage