In Minnesota, you’ll select from 5 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 98.3% of Minnesota’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.99% of Minnesota’s 5,706,494 residents. 5G reception covers up to 98.57% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Minnesota providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Minnesota 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 Minnesota
Coverage:
99.31% of Minnesota
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 97.45% 4G: 94.68% 3G or 2G: 97.12%
More about T-Mobile in Minnesota
T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Minnesota
T-Mobile covers 99.31% of homes in the state 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 Minnesota) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
97.45% |
78.28% |
4G |
94.68% |
60.52% |
2G or 3G |
97.12% |
71.77% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 97.45% 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 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Minnesota mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Minnesota
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 97.45% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.06% of Minnesota homes. 97.27% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Minnesota
Coverage:
99.91% of Minnesota
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 69.21% 4G: 99.37% 3G or 2G: 99.32%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Minnesota
Verizon Wireless covers 99.91% of homes in the state 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 Minnesota) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
69.21% |
11.04% |
4G |
99.37% |
83.18% |
2G or 3G |
99.32% |
87.97% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 69.21% 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 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Minnesota mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Minnesota
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 69.21% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.89% of Minnesota homes. 98.68% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Minnesota
Coverage:
99.97% of Minnesota
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 89.70% 4G: 99.57% 3G or 2G: 99.94%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Minnesota
AT&T Wireless covers 99.97% of homes in the state 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 Minnesota) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
89.70% |
57.57% |
4G |
99.57% |
91.47% |
2G or 3G |
99.94% |
97.12% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 89.70% 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 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Minnesota mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Minnesota
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 89.70% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.81% of Minnesota 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 Minnesota homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Minnesota land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Minnesota Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Minnesota. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Minnesota ranks #14 out of 52 states and territories for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in the United States.
The central parts of the state feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northwestern areas of Minnesota where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Minnesota: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Minnesota. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 97.45% of the state. Cell service of any type reaches 99.97% of Minnesota homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Minnesota
If the price of a Minnesota mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Minnesota, 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 Minnesota and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about Cellcom in Minnesota
Cellcom Data Speeds and Coverage in Minnesota
Cellcom covers 3.33% of homes in the state 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 Minnesota) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
3.33% |
4.41% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 3.33% of homes. We rank Cellcom as #5 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Minnesota mobile providers.
Cellcom Voice Quality in Minnesota
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 3.33% of Minnesota homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
US Cellular 5G available in Minnesota
Coverage:
62.65% of Minnesota
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 5.06% 4G: 40.69% 3G or 2G: 0.01%
More about US Cellular in Minnesota
US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Minnesota
US Cellular covers 62.65% of homes in the state 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 Minnesota) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
5.06% |
0.76% |
4G |
40.69% |
21.08% |
2G or 3G |
0.01% |
0.02% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 5.06% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 35.63% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank US Cellular as #4 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Minnesota mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Minnesota
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 5.06% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 62.65% of Minnesota homes. 0.01% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Minnesota Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
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Your mobile coverage in Minnesota may vary based on your provider and location. The map above shows the fastest mobile data speeds in and around the state. 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 Minnesota covering 98.57% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.97% of the state. Overall, 99.99% of homes (5,706,434 people) and 98.3% of the land (78,281.0 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Minnesota
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5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Minnesota cover 98.57% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 83.46% or 66,456.4 square miles of Minnesota are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Minnesota comes from T-Mobile with 97.45% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Minnesota
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4G/LTE networks have become one of the nation’s most common mobile coverage types for data, and in some locations, voice calls. In Minnesota, 99.85% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.97% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Minnesota with 99.89% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Minnesota for You
If you’re still struggling to choose a cell phone provider in the state, some of these facts may help you decide:
- Coverage to Minnesota houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.97% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Minnesota land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 98.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 97.45% in Minnesota.
- The top estimated average speed in Minnesota, estimated at 69.19, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service States Near Minnesota
If you live near Minnesota but aren’t technically in the state, 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 Minnesota:
States close to Minnesota
- Wisconsin: worse coverage
- Iowa: worse coverage
- South Dakota: worse coverage
- North Dakota: worse coverage
- Nebraska: worse coverage
- Illinois: worse coverage
- Michigan: worse coverage
- Missouri: worse coverage
- Kansas: worse coverage
- Indiana: worse coverage
States with similar populations to Minnesota
- South Carolina: worse coverage
- Missouri: worse coverage
- Montana: worse coverage
- Nevada: better coverage
- New Hampshire: worse coverage
- Oklahoma: worse coverage
- Oregon: worse coverage
- Puerto Rico: better coverage
- Rhode Island: better coverage
- Alaska: worse coverage