In Kootenai County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 91.9% of Kootenai County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.95% of Kootenai County’s 171,362 residents. 5G reception covers up to 97.16% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Kootenai County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Kootenai County, ID 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 Kootenai County
Coverage:
99.43% of Kootenai County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 4.84% 4G: 98.70% 3G or 2G: 99.11%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Kootenai County
Verizon Wireless covers 99.43% 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 Kootenai County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
4.84% |
1.89% |
4G |
98.70% |
66.83% |
2G or 3G |
99.11% |
76.80% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 4.84% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 93.86% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Kootenai County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Kootenai County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 4.84% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.04% of Kootenai County homes. 98.23% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Kootenai County
Coverage:
99.94% of Kootenai County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 94.67% 4G: 98.57% 3G or 2G: 99.91%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Kootenai County
AT&T Wireless covers 99.94% 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 Kootenai County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
94.67% |
40.46% |
4G |
98.57% |
69.81% |
2G or 3G |
99.91% |
90.70% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 94.67% 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 #1 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Kootenai County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Kootenai County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 94.67% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.73% of Kootenai County homes. 99.91% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Kootenai County
Coverage:
97.36% of Kootenai County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 94.30% 4G: 87.02% 3G or 2G: 94.35%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Kootenai County
T-Mobile covers 97.36% 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 Kootenai County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
94.30% |
48.98% |
4G |
87.02% |
44.18% |
2G or 3G |
94.35% |
45.09% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 94.30% 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 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Kootenai County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Kootenai County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 94.30% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.31% of Kootenai County homes. 94.47% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Kootenai County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Kootenai County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Kootenai County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Kootenai County, ID. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Kootenai County ranks #347 out of 804 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Idaho.
Best Kootenai County Cell Provider Key
The western parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northeastern areas of Kootenai County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Kootenai County, ID: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Kootenai County. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 94.67% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 99.94% of Kootenai County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Kootenai County, ID
If the price of a Kootenai County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Kootenai 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 Kootenai 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 Kootenai County, ID
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Kootenai 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 Kootenai County and the providers’ coverage areas.
Coverage:
36.20% of Kootenai County
0.22% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 36.10% 3G or 2G: 0.64%
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Inland Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Kootenai County
Inland Cellular covers 36.20% 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 Kootenai County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
36.10% |
27.55% |
2G or 3G |
0.64% |
1.95% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 36.10% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Inland Cellular as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Kootenai County mobile providers.
Inland Cellular Voice Quality in Kootenai County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 36.10% of Kootenai County homes. 0.79% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Kootenai County, ID Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Kootenai County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Kootenai 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 Kootenai County covering 97.16% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.86% of the county. Overall, 99.95% of homes (171,362 people) and 91.9% of the land (1,137.0 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Kootenai County
Kootenai County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Kootenai County cover 97.16% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 55.03% or 681.1 square miles of Kootenai County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Kootenai County comes from AT&T Wireless with 94.67% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Kootenai County
Kootenai 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 Kootenai County, 99.56% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.86% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Kootenai County with 99.73% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Kootenai 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 Kootenai County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.94% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Kootenai County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 91.74% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 94.67% in Kootenai County.
- The top estimated average speed in Kootenai County, estimated at 67.22, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Counties Near Kootenai County
If you live near Kootenai 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 Kootenai County:
Counties close to Kootenai County
- Spokane County, WA: better coverage
- Benewah County, ID: worse coverage
- Bonner County, ID: worse coverage
- Shoshone County, ID: worse coverage
- Pend Oreille County, WA: worse coverage
- Stevens County, WA: worse coverage
- Lincoln County, WA: worse coverage
- Sanders County, MT: worse coverage
- Flathead County, MT: better coverage
- Lake County, MT: worse coverage
Counties with similar populations to Kootenai County
- Rock County, WI: better coverage
- Johnson County, TX: better coverage
- Kanawha County, WV: worse coverage
- Kenosha County, WI: better coverage
- Kent County, RI: better coverage
- Aiken County, SC: better coverage
- Paulding County, GA: better coverage
- Portage County, OH: better coverage
- Pueblo County, CO: better coverage
- Kenton County, KY: better coverage