In Mercer Island, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Mercer Island’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Mercer Island’s 25,873 residents. 5G reception covers up to 100.00% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Mercer Island providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Mercer Island, WA 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 Mercer Island
Coverage:
100.00% of Mercer Island
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 100.00% 4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Mercer Island
T-Mobile covers 100.00% 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 Mercer Island) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 100.00% 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 Mercer Island mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Mercer Island
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 100.00% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Mercer Island homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Mercer Island
Coverage:
100.00% of Mercer Island
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 100.00% 4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Mercer Island
AT&T Wireless covers 100.00% 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 Mercer Island) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 100.00% 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 Mercer Island mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Mercer Island
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 100.00% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Mercer Island homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Mercer Island
Coverage:
100.00% of Mercer Island
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 95.34% 4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Mercer Island
Verizon Wireless covers 100.00% 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 Mercer Island) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
95.34% |
94.03% |
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 95.34% 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 Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Mercer Island mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Mercer Island
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 95.34% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Mercer Island homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Mercer Island homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Mercer Island land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Mercer Island Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Mercer Island, WA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Mercer Island ranks #1 out of 1451 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Washington.
Best Mercer Island Cell Provider Key
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Mercer Island, WA: T-Mobile and AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile and AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Mercer Island. T-Mobile and AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 100.00% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Mercer Island homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Mercer Island, WA
If the price of a Mercer Island mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island 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.
Mercer Island, WA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Mercer Island Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island covering 100.00% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (25,873 people) and 100.0% of the land (6.4 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Mercer Island
Mercer Island 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Mercer Island cover 100.00% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 100.00% or 6.4 square miles of Mercer Island are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Mercer Island comes from T-Mobile and AT&T Wireless with 100.00% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Mercer Island
Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. T-Mobile, AT&T Wireless, and Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Mercer Island with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island houses is best with service from T-Mobile, AT&T Wireless, and Verizon Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Mercer Island land is provided by T-Mobile, AT&T Wireless, and Verizon Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile and AT&T Wireless reporting 100.00% in Mercer Island.
- The top estimated average speed in Mercer Island, estimated at 71.00, Mbps is available through T-Mobile and AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Cities Near Mercer Island
If you live near Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island:
Cities close to Mercer Island
- Beaux Arts Village, WA: equal coverage
- Newcastle, WA: equal coverage
- Bellevue, WA: equal coverage
- Medina, WA: equal coverage
- Clyde Hill, WA: equal coverage
- Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA: equal coverage
- Hunts Point, WA: equal coverage
- Yarrow Point, WA: equal coverage
- Boulevard Park, WA: equal coverage
- Renton, WA: equal coverage
Cities with similar populations to Mercer Island
- Allendale, MI: equal coverage
- Yorkville, IL: worse coverage
- Yelm, WA: worse coverage
- West Hempstead, NY: equal coverage
- Wayne, PA: worse coverage
- Waukee, IA: worse coverage
- Watertown, WI: worse coverage
- Wallingford, CT: worse coverage
- Wakefield, MA: equal coverage
- Waianae, HI: worse coverage