In McLennan County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of McLennan County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of McLennan County’s 260,579 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.86% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the McLennan County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
McLennan County, TX 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 McLennan County
Coverage:
99.58% of McLennan County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 97.41% 4G: 92.91% 3G or 2G: 97.98%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in McLennan County
T-Mobile covers 99.58% 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 McLennan County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
97.41% |
91.25% |
4G |
92.91% |
72.03% |
2G or 3G |
97.98% |
91.80% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 97.41% 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 McLennan County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in McLennan County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 97.41% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.12% of McLennan County homes. 98.09% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in McLennan County
Coverage:
100.00% of McLennan County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 99.75% 4G: 99.98% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in McLennan County
AT&T Wireless covers 100.00% 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 McLennan County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
99.75% |
98.12% |
4G |
99.98% |
99.65% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 99.75% 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 McLennan County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in McLennan County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 99.75% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of McLennan County homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in McLennan County
Coverage:
100.00% of McLennan County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.00% 4G: 99.96% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in McLennan County
Verizon Wireless covers 100.00% 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 McLennan County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.00% |
0.02% |
4G |
99.96% |
99.76% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.00% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.96% 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 McLennan County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in McLennan County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.00% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of McLennan County homes. 99.98% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of McLennan County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as McLennan County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the McLennan County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in McLennan County, TX. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, McLennan County ranks #1780 out of 5174 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Texas.
Best McLennan 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 McLennan County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in McLennan County, TX: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in McLennan County. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 99.75% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of McLennan County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in McLennan County, TX
If the price of a McLennan County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in McLennan 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 McLennan 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 McLennan County, TX
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in McLennan 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 McLennan County and the providers’ coverage areas.
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Cellular One Data Speeds and Coverage in McLennan County
Cellular One covers 4.43% of homes in the county 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 McLennan County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
2G or 3G |
4.43% |
2.56% |
4.43% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Cellular One as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among McLennan County mobile providers.
Cellular One Voice Quality in McLennan County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.00% of McLennan County homes. 4.43% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
McLennan County, TX Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
McLennan County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in McLennan 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 McLennan County covering 99.86% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (260,579 people) and 100.0% of the land (1,036.7 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in McLennan County
McLennan County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in McLennan County cover 99.86% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 98.66% or 1,022.8 square miles of McLennan County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in McLennan County comes from AT&T Wireless with 99.75% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in McLennan County
McLennan 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 McLennan County, 99.99% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in McLennan County with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in McLennan 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 McLennan County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all McLennan County land is provided by AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 99.75% in McLennan County.
- The top estimated average speed in McLennan County, estimated at 70.82, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Counties Near McLennan County
If you live near McLennan 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 McLennan County:
Counties close to McLennan County
- Limestone County, TX: worse coverage
- Mills County, TX: worse coverage
- Nacogdoches County, TX: worse coverage
- San Augustine County, TX: worse coverage
- Tom Green County, TX: worse coverage
- Sabine Parish, LA: worse coverage
- Grant Parish, LA: worse coverage
- Crane County, TX: worse coverage
- Catahoula Parish, LA: worse coverage
- Concordia Parish, LA: worse coverage
Counties with similar populations to McLennan County
- Anderson County, SC: worse coverage
- Benton County, WA: better coverage
- Niagara County, NY: worse coverage
- Madison County, IL: worse coverage
- Mahoning County, OH: better coverage
- Marin County, CA: worse coverage
- Marion County, OR: worse coverage
- McHenry County, IL: better coverage
- Mohave County, AZ: worse coverage
- Montgomery County, AL: worse coverage