In Pickens County, you’ll select from 5 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.9% of Pickens County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.99% of Pickens County’s 19,123 residents. 5G reception covers up to 87.34% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Pickens County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Pickens County, AL 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 Pickens County
Coverage:
99.42% of Pickens County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.70% 4G: 87.61% 3G or 2G: 97.91%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Pickens County
Verizon Wireless covers 99.42% 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 Pickens County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.70% |
0.56% |
4G |
87.61% |
74.21% |
2G or 3G |
97.91% |
94.02% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.70% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 87.61% 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 Pickens County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Pickens County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.70% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.16% of Pickens County homes. 88.52% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Pickens County
Coverage:
99.97% of Pickens County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 60.17% 4G: 96.90% 3G or 2G: 99.97%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Pickens County
AT&T Wireless covers 99.97% 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 Pickens County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
60.17% |
38.53% |
4G |
96.90% |
91.32% |
2G or 3G |
99.97% |
99.88% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 60.17% 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 #3 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Pickens County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Pickens County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 60.17% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.27% of Pickens County homes. 99.97% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Pickens County
Coverage:
92.85% of Pickens County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 84.71% 4G: 67.59% 3G or 2G: 75.24%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Pickens County
T-Mobile covers 92.85% 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 Pickens County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
84.71% |
69.50% |
4G |
67.59% |
44.74% |
2G or 3G |
75.24% |
52.14% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 84.71% 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 Pickens County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Pickens County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 84.71% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 92.28% of Pickens County homes. 75.69% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Pickens County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Pickens County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Pickens County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Pickens County, AL. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Pickens County ranks #1430 out of 2103 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Alabama.
Best Pickens County Cell Provider Key
The eastern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southeastern areas of Pickens County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Pickens County, AL: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Pickens County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 84.71% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 99.97% of Pickens County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Pickens County, AL
If the price of a Pickens County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Pickens 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 Pickens 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 Pickens County, AL
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Pickens 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 Pickens County and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about Southern Linc in Pickens County
Southern Linc Data Speeds and Coverage in Pickens County
Southern Linc covers 95.51% of homes in the county 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 Pickens County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
95.51% |
85.20% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 95.51% of homes. We rank Southern Linc as #2 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Pickens County mobile providers.
Southern Linc Voice Quality in Pickens County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 95.51% of Pickens County homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
79.53% of Pickens County
1.08% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 16.60% 3G or 2G: 68.73%
More about C Spire Wireless in Pickens County
C Spire Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Pickens County
C Spire Wireless covers 79.53% of homes in the county 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 Pickens County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
16.60% |
15.72% |
2G or 3G |
68.73% |
55.96% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 16.60% of homes. 52.13% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank C Spire Wireless as #5 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Pickens County mobile providers.
C Spire Wireless Voice Quality in Pickens County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 16.60% of Pickens County homes. 79.53% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Pickens County, AL Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Pickens County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Pickens 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 Pickens County covering 87.34% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.88% of the county. Overall, 99.99% of homes (19,123 people) and 99.9% of the land (880.8 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Pickens County
Pickens County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Pickens County cover 87.34% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 73.30% or 646.1 square miles of Pickens County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Pickens County comes from T-Mobile with 84.71% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Pickens County
Pickens 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 Pickens County, 99.23% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.88% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Pickens County with 99.27% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Pickens 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 Pickens County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.97% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Pickens County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 99.88% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 84.71% in Pickens County.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with AT&T Wireless, covering 99.27% of Pickens County.
- The top estimated average speed in Pickens County, estimated at 60.14, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Pickens County
If you live near Pickens 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 Pickens County:
Counties close to Pickens County
- Noxubee County, MS: worse coverage
- Tuscaloosa County, AL: better coverage
- Choctaw County, MS: worse coverage
- Shelby County, AL: better coverage
- Talladega County, AL: better coverage
- Clay County, AL: worse coverage
- Humphreys County, MS: better coverage
- Randolph County, AL: worse coverage
- Washington County, MS: better coverage
- Heard County, GA: worse coverage
Counties with similar populations to Pickens County
- San Juan County, UT: worse coverage
- Hardin County, TN: better coverage
- Harlan County, KY: worse coverage
- Henderson County, TN: better coverage
- Henry County, OH: worse coverage
- Hocking County, OH: worse coverage
- Sabine Parish, LA: worse coverage
- Saline County, NE: worse coverage
- Saluda County, SC: better coverage
- San Jacinto County, TX: better coverage