In Picayune, you’ll select from 5 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Picayune’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Picayune’s 25,242 residents. 5G reception covers up to 71.89% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Picayune providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Picayune, MS 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 Picayune
Coverage:
100.00% of Picayune
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.04% 4G: 95.67% 3G or 2G: 99.90%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Picayune
Verizon Wireless covers 100.00% 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 Picayune) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.04% |
0.12% |
4G |
95.67% |
87.06% |
2G or 3G |
99.90% |
99.37% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.04% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 95.67% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #4 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Picayune mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Picayune
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.04% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.99% of Picayune homes. 95.96% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Picayune
Coverage:
100.00% of Picayune
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.44% 4G: 99.12% 3G or 2G: 98.55%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Picayune
AT&T Wireless covers 100.00% 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 Picayune) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.44% |
8.19% |
4G |
99.12% |
97.10% |
2G or 3G |
98.55% |
96.82% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.44% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 98.68% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #3 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Picayune mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Picayune
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.44% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Picayune homes. 98.55% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Picayune
Coverage:
99.36% of Picayune
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 71.85% 4G: 65.74% 3G or 2G: 74.84%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Picayune
T-Mobile covers 99.36% 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 Picayune) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
71.85% |
55.18% |
4G |
65.74% |
36.63% |
2G or 3G |
74.84% |
62.80% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 71.85% 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 Picayune mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Picayune
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 71.85% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 87.11% of Picayune homes. 99.31% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Picayune homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Picayune land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Picayune Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Picayune, MS. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Picayune ranks #1387 out of 1607 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Mississippi.
Best Picayune Cell Provider Key
The southwestern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northwestern areas of Picayune where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Picayune, MS: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Picayune. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 71.85% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Picayune homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Picayune, MS
If the price of a Picayune mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Picayune 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 Picayune 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 Picayune, MS
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Picayune, 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 Picayune and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about C Spire Wireless in Picayune
C Spire Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Picayune
C Spire Wireless covers 100.00% 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 Picayune) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
98.82% |
93.67% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 98.82% of homes. 1.18% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank C Spire Wireless as #2 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Picayune mobile providers.
C Spire Wireless Voice Quality in Picayune
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.82% of Picayune homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about Southern Linc in Picayune
Southern Linc Data Speeds and Coverage in Picayune
Southern Linc covers 75.82% 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 Picayune) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
75.82% |
57.25% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 75.82% of homes. We rank Southern Linc as #5 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Picayune mobile providers.
Southern Linc Voice Quality in Picayune
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 75.82% of Picayune homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Picayune, MS Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Picayune Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Picayune 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 Picayune covering 71.89% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (25,242 people) and 100.0% of the land (138.9 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Picayune
Picayune 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Picayune cover 71.89% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 59.38% or 82.5 square miles of Picayune are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Picayune comes from T-Mobile with 71.85% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Picayune
Picayune 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 Picayune, 99.80% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Picayune with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Picayune 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 Picayune houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless, AT&T Wireless, and C Spire Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Picayune land is provided by AT&T Wireless and C Spire Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 71.85% in Picayune.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with AT&T Wireless, covering 100.00% of Picayune.
- The top estimated average speed in Picayune, estimated at 51.01, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Cities Near Picayune
If you live near Picayune 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 Picayune:
Cities close to Picayune
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- Necaise, MS: worse coverage
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