In Penobscot County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 86.8% of Penobscot County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.92% of Penobscot County’s 152,199 residents. 5G reception covers up to 91.49% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Penobscot County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Penobscot County, 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.
T-Mobile 5G available in Penobscot County
Coverage:
95.72% of Penobscot County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 93.63% 4G: 81.17% 3G or 2G: 82.64%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Penobscot County
T-Mobile covers 95.72% of homes in the county 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 Penobscot County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
93.63% |
57.59% |
4G |
81.17% |
34.80% |
2G or 3G |
82.64% |
29.14% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 93.63% 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 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Penobscot County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Penobscot County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 93.63% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 95.66% of Penobscot County homes. 83.30% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Penobscot County
Coverage:
99.81% of Penobscot County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 54.05% 4G: 94.86% 3G or 2G: 99.76%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Penobscot County
AT&T Wireless covers 99.81% of homes in the county 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 Penobscot County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
54.05% |
8.09% |
4G |
94.86% |
60.71% |
2G or 3G |
99.76% |
84.24% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 54.05% 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 #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Penobscot County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Penobscot County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 54.05% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.23% of Penobscot County homes. 99.76% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Penobscot County
Coverage:
99.52% of Penobscot County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 36.56% 4G: 97.60% 3G or 2G: 98.51%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Penobscot County
Verizon Wireless covers 99.52% of homes in the county 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 Penobscot County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
36.56% |
3.00% |
4G |
97.60% |
62.31% |
2G or 3G |
98.51% |
74.01% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 36.56% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 61.04% 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 Penobscot County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Penobscot County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 36.56% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.49% of Penobscot County homes. 96.90% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Penobscot County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Penobscot County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Penobscot County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Penobscot County, ME. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Penobscot County ranks #659 out of 1181 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Maine.
Best Penobscot County Cell Provider Key
The southern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northwestern areas of Penobscot County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Penobscot County, ME: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Penobscot County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 93.63% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 99.81% of Penobscot County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Penobscot County, ME
If the price of a Penobscot County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Penobscot County 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 Penobscot County 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 Penobscot County, ME
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Penobscot County, 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 Penobscot County and the providers’ coverage areas.
US Cellular 5G available in Penobscot County
Coverage:
99.24% of Penobscot County
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 19.97% 4G: 84.37% 3G or 2G: 99.11%
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Penobscot County
US Cellular covers 99.24% of homes in the county 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 Penobscot County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
19.97% |
3.94% |
4G |
84.37% |
39.78% |
2G or 3G |
99.11% |
78.66% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 19.97% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 64.40% of homes. 0.00% 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 Penobscot County mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Penobscot County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 19.97% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.86% of Penobscot County homes. 99.11% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Penobscot County, ME Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Penobscot County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Penobscot County may vary based on your provider and location. The map above shows the fastest mobile data speeds in and around the county. 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 Penobscot County covering 91.49% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.85% of the county. Overall, 99.92% of homes (152,194 people) and 86.8% of the land (2,949.8 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Penobscot County
Penobscot County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Penobscot County cover 91.49% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 55.46% or 1,884.1 square miles of Penobscot County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Penobscot County comes from T-Mobile with 93.63% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Penobscot County
Penobscot County 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 Penobscot County, 98.97% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.85% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Penobscot County with 99.49% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Penobscot County for You
If you’re still struggling to choose a cell phone provider in the county, some of these facts may help you decide:
- Coverage to Penobscot County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.81% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Penobscot County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 85.82% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 93.63% in Penobscot County.
- The top estimated average speed in Penobscot County, estimated at 66.48, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Penobscot County
If you live near Penobscot County but aren’t technically in the county, 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 Penobscot County:
Counties close to Penobscot County
- Somerset County, ME: better coverage
- Washington County, ME: worse coverage
- Orleans County, VT: worse coverage
- Franklin County, VT: worse coverage
- Alpena County, MI: better coverage
- Montmorency County, MI: worse coverage
- Otsego County, MI: better coverage
- Antrim County, MI: worse coverage
- Leelanau County, MI: worse coverage
- Door County, WI: worse coverage
Counties with similar populations to Penobscot County
- Rensselaer County, NY: better coverage
- Jackson County, MS: better coverage
- Johnson County, IA: better coverage
- Johnson County, IN: better coverage
- Kaufman County, TX: better coverage
- Lebanon County, PA: better coverage
- Livingston Parish, LA: better coverage
- Ouachita Parish, LA: better coverage
- Parker County, TX: better coverage
- Berrien County, MI: better coverage