In Mountain Home, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 76.4% of Mountain Home’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.77% of Mountain Home’s 21,781 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.62% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Mountain Home providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Mountain Home, 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 Mountain Home
Coverage:
99.85% of Mountain Home
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 1.01% 4G: 99.77% 3G or 2G: 99.76%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Mountain Home
Verizon Wireless covers 99.85% 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 Mountain Home) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
1.01% |
13.45% |
4G |
99.77% |
63.57% |
2G or 3G |
99.76% |
63.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 1.01% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 98.76% 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 Mountain Home mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Mountain Home
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 1.01% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.84% of Mountain Home homes. 99.82% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Mountain Home
Coverage:
99.73% of Mountain Home
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 99.70% 4G: 85.91% 3G or 2G: 99.58%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Mountain Home
T-Mobile covers 99.73% 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 Mountain Home) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
99.70% |
74.56% |
4G |
85.91% |
25.44% |
2G or 3G |
99.58% |
72.40% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 99.70% 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 T-Mobile as #1 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Mountain Home mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Mountain Home
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 99.70% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.72% of Mountain Home homes. 99.58% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Mountain Home
Coverage:
99.79% of Mountain Home
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 99.53% 4G: 99.71% 3G or 2G: 99.75%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Mountain Home
AT&T Wireless covers 99.79% 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 Mountain Home) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
99.53% |
58.98% |
4G |
99.71% |
72.23% |
2G or 3G |
99.75% |
76.67% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 99.53% 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 Mountain Home mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Mountain Home
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 99.53% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.72% of Mountain Home homes. 99.75% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Mountain Home homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Mountain Home land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Mountain Home Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Mountain Home, ID. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Mountain Home ranks #223 out of 804 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Idaho.
Best Mountain Home Cell Provider Key
The western parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northeastern areas of Mountain Home where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Mountain Home, ID: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Mountain Home. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 99.70% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 99.85% of Mountain Home homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Mountain Home, ID
If the price of a Mountain Home mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Mountain Home 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 Mountain Home 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.
Mountain Home, ID Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Mountain Home Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Mountain Home 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 Mountain Home covering 99.62% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.74% of the city. Overall, 99.77% of homes (21,746 people) and 76.4% of the land (374.2 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Mountain Home
Mountain Home 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Mountain Home cover 99.62% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 65.86% or 322.5 square miles of Mountain Home are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Mountain Home comes from T-Mobile with 99.70% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Mountain Home
Mountain Home 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 Mountain Home, 99.74% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.74% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Mountain Home with 99.84% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Mountain Home 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 Mountain Home houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless, with 99.85% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Mountain Home land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 76.80% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 99.70% in Mountain Home.
- The top estimated average speed in Mountain Home, estimated at 70.79, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Cities Near Mountain Home
If you live near Mountain Home 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 Mountain Home:
Cities close to Mountain Home
- Mountain Home AFB, ID: worse coverage
- Orchard, ID: better coverage
- Hammett, ID: worse coverage
- Pine, ID: worse coverage
- Grand View, ID: worse coverage
- Bruneau, ID: worse coverage
- Glenns Ferry, ID: worse coverage
- Prairie, ID: worse coverage
- King Hill, ID: better coverage
- Hill City, ID: worse coverage
Cities with similar populations to Mountain Home
- Smithfield, NC: worse coverage
- Lebanon, MO: worse coverage
- Leesburg, GA: worse coverage
- Round Lake, IL: better coverage
- Sabana Grande, PR: worse coverage
- Sartell, MN: better coverage
- Scarborough, ME: better coverage
- Seaford, DE: better coverage
- Secaucus, NJ: better coverage
- Shafter, CA: better coverage