In Paint Rock, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 61.8% of Paint Rock’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 58.67% of Paint Rock’s 371 residents. 5G reception covers up to 0.12% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Paint Rock providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Paint Rock, NC 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 Paint Rock
Coverage:
19.12% of Paint Rock
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.13% 4G: 15.82% 3G or 2G: 9.18%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Paint Rock
Verizon Wireless covers 19.12% 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 Paint Rock) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.13% |
0.20% |
4G |
15.82% |
22.38% |
2G or 3G |
9.18% |
12.43% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.13% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 15.69% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Paint Rock mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Paint Rock
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.13% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 19.12% of Paint Rock homes. 7.18% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Paint Rock
T-Mobile covers 4.05% 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 Paint Rock) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
0.56% |
0.34% |
2G or 3G |
0.31% |
0.32% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.56% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Paint Rock mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Paint Rock
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 4.05% of Paint Rock homes. 0.71% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
13.68% of Paint Rock
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 11.16% 3G or 2G: 7.03%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Paint Rock
AT&T Wireless covers 13.68% 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 Paint Rock) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
11.16% |
15.23% |
2G or 3G |
7.03% |
9.86% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 11.16% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Paint Rock mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Paint Rock
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 13.47% of Paint Rock homes. 7.03% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Paint Rock homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Paint Rock land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Paint Rock Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Paint Rock, NC. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Paint Rock ranks #2346 out of 2352 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in North Carolina.

Best Paint Rock Cell Provider Key
The southwestern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northern areas of Paint Rock where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Paint Rock, NC: Verizon Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, Verizon Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Paint Rock. Verizon Wireless has 4G that covers 19.12% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 19.12% of Paint Rock homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Paint Rock, NC
If the price of a Paint Rock mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Paint Rock 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 Paint Rock 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 Paint Rock, NC
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Paint Rock, 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 Paint Rock and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about US Cellular in Paint Rock
US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Paint Rock
US Cellular covers 58.67% 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 Paint Rock) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
7.61% |
9.04% |
2G or 3G |
58.42% |
61.38% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 7.61% of homes. 50.81% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank US Cellular as #1 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Paint Rock mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Paint Rock
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 30.07% of Paint Rock homes. 58.67% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Despite being much smaller, US Cellular service is actually better for coverage and speeds in Paint Rock than the major cell carriers AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. This is likely only true in and around the proper city boundaries.
Paint Rock, NC Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Paint Rock Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Paint Rock 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 Paint Rock covering 0.12% of homes in the area while 4G covers 32.36% of the city. Overall, 58.67% of homes (371 people) and 61.8% of the land (9.9 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Paint Rock

Paint Rock 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Paint Rock cover 0.12% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 0.20% or .1 square miles of Paint Rock are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Paint Rock comes from Verizon Wireless with 0.13% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Paint Rock

Paint Rock 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 Paint Rock, 16.99% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 32.36% is covered by 4G HD voice service. US Cellular has the best 4G network in Paint Rock with 30.07% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Paint Rock 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 Paint Rock houses is best with service from US Cellular, with 58.67% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Paint Rock land is provided by US Cellular at 61.78% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from Verizon Wireless reporting 0.13% in Paint Rock.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with US Cellular, covering 30.07% of Paint Rock.
- The top estimated average speed in Paint Rock, estimated at 4.57, Mbps is available through US Cellular.
Mobile Service Cities Near Paint Rock
If you live near Paint Rock 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 Paint Rock:
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