In Mount Desert, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.7% of Mount Desert’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.83% of Mount Desert’s 1,260 residents. 5G reception covers up to 97.23% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Mount Desert providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Mount Desert, ME 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.
Coverage:
98.06% of Mount Desert
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 48.10% 3G or 2G: 15.06%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Mount Desert
Verizon Wireless covers 98.06% of homes in the city 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 Mount Desert) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
48.10% |
50.93% |
2G or 3G |
15.06% |
16.66% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 48.10% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Mount Desert mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Mount Desert
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.06% of Mount Desert homes. 6.07% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Mount Desert
Coverage:
99.31% of Mount Desert
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 91.52% 4G: 98.79% 3G or 2G: 99.31%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Mount Desert
AT&T Wireless covers 99.31% 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 Mount Desert) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
91.52% |
78.75% |
4G |
98.79% |
90.22% |
2G or 3G |
99.31% |
98.75% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 91.52% 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 Mount Desert mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Mount Desert
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 91.52% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.31% of Mount Desert homes. 99.31% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Mount Desert
Coverage:
90.84% of Mount Desert
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 86.83% 4G: 61.45% 3G or 2G: 75.35%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Mount Desert
T-Mobile covers 90.84% 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 Mount Desert) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
86.83% |
70.36% |
4G |
61.45% |
47.65% |
2G or 3G |
75.35% |
55.30% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 86.83% 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 Mount Desert mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Mount Desert
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 86.83% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 90.84% of Mount Desert homes. 75.35% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Mount Desert homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Mount Desert land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Mount Desert Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Mount Desert, ME. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Mount Desert ranks #462 out of 1181 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Maine.
Best Mount Desert Cell Provider Key
The northwestern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southern areas of Mount Desert where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Mount Desert, ME: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Mount Desert. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 91.52% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 99.31% of Mount Desert homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Mount Desert, ME
If the price of a Mount Desert mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Mount Desert 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 Mount Desert 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 Mount Desert, ME
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Mount Desert, 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 Mount Desert and the providers’ coverage areas.
US Cellular 5G available in Mount Desert
Coverage:
99.29% of Mount Desert
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.00% 4G: 72.96% 3G or 2G: 97.70%
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Mount Desert
US Cellular covers 99.29% 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 Mount Desert) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.00% |
0.01% |
4G |
72.96% |
61.40% |
2G or 3G |
97.70% |
93.82% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.00% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 72.96% of homes. 24.74% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank US Cellular as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Mount Desert mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Mount Desert
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.00% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 95.23% of Mount Desert homes. 97.70% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Mount Desert, ME Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Mount Desert Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Mount Desert 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 Mount Desert covering 97.23% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.79% of the city. Overall, 99.83% of homes (1,260 people) and 99.7% of the land (18.5 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Mount Desert
Mount Desert 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Mount Desert cover 97.23% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 89.36% or 16.6 square miles of Mount Desert are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Mount Desert comes from AT&T Wireless with 91.52% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Mount Desert
Mount Desert 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 Mount Desert, 99.17% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.79% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Mount Desert with 99.31% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Mount Desert 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 Mount Desert houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.31% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Mount Desert land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 98.75% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 91.52% in Mount Desert.
- The top estimated average speed in Mount Desert, estimated at 64.98, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Cities Near Mount Desert
If you live near Mount Desert 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 Mount Desert:
Cities close to Mount Desert
- Indian Point, ME: worse coverage
- Frenchboro, ME: worse coverage
- Salsbury Cove, ME: worse coverage
- Southwest Harbor, ME: worse coverage
- Bar Harbor, ME: worse coverage
- Seal Cove, ME: worse coverage
- Seal Harbor, ME: worse coverage
- Bernard, ME: worse coverage
- Seawall, ME: worse coverage
- Bass Harbor, ME: worse coverage
Cities with similar populations to Mount Desert
- DeRuyter, NY: worse coverage
- Stewardson, IL: worse coverage
- Springville, MS: better coverage
- Middletown Springs, VT: worse coverage
- Lincolnville, SC: better coverage
- Farmington, KY: worse coverage
- Elkton, SD: better coverage
- Dunkirk, OH: better coverage
- Dover, NC: worse coverage
- Surrency, GA: worse coverage