In Pinellas County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Pinellas County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.99% of Pinellas County’s 959,107 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.89% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Pinellas County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Pinellas County, FL 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.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Pinellas County
Coverage:
99.85% of Pinellas County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 99.77% 4G: 99.85% 3G or 2G: 99.85%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Pinellas County
AT&T Wireless covers 99.85% 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 Pinellas County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
99.77% |
98.65% |
4G |
99.85% |
99.01% |
2G or 3G |
99.85% |
99.10% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 99.77% 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 #1 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Pinellas County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Pinellas County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 99.77% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.85% of Pinellas County homes. 99.85% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Pinellas County
Coverage:
99.99% of Pinellas County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 99.67% 4G: 99.81% 3G or 2G: 99.94%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Pinellas County
T-Mobile covers 99.99% 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 Pinellas County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
99.67% |
97.77% |
4G |
99.81% |
98.52% |
2G or 3G |
99.94% |
99.73% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 99.67% 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 #2 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Pinellas County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Pinellas County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 99.67% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.87% of Pinellas County homes. 99.99% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Pinellas County
Coverage:
99.79% of Pinellas County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 92.47% 4G: 99.79% 3G or 2G: 99.79%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Pinellas County
Verizon Wireless covers 99.79% 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 Pinellas County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
92.47% |
85.04% |
4G |
99.79% |
98.92% |
2G or 3G |
99.79% |
98.92% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 92.47% 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 Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Pinellas County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Pinellas County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 92.47% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.79% of Pinellas County homes. 99.79% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Pinellas County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Pinellas County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Pinellas County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Pinellas County, FL. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Pinellas County ranks #1087 out of 2158 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Florida.
The central parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southwestern areas of Pinellas County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Pinellas County, FL: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Pinellas County. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 99.77% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 99.99% of Pinellas County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Pinellas County, FL
If the price of a Pinellas County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Pinellas 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 Pinellas 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.
Pinellas County, FL Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
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Your mobile coverage in Pinellas 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 Pinellas County covering 99.89% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.89% of the county. Overall, 99.99% of homes (959,107 people) and 100.0% of the land (273.6 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Pinellas County
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5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Pinellas County cover 99.89% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 99.09% or 271.2 square miles of Pinellas County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Pinellas County comes from AT&T Wireless with 99.77% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Pinellas County
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4G/LTE networks have become one of the nation’s most common mobile coverage types for data, and in some locations, voice calls. In Pinellas County, 99.89% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.89% is covered by 4G HD voice service. T-Mobile has the best 4G network in Pinellas County with 99.87% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Pinellas 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 Pinellas County houses is best with service from T-Mobile, with 99.99% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Pinellas County land is provided by T-Mobile at 99.95% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 99.77% in Pinellas County.
- The top estimated average speed in Pinellas County, estimated at 70.84, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Counties Near Pinellas County
If you live near Pinellas 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 Pinellas County:
Counties close to Pinellas County
- Hillsborough County, FL: better coverage
- Pasco County, FL: better coverage
- Manatee County, FL: worse coverage
- Hernando County, FL: worse coverage
- Sarasota County, FL: worse coverage
- Polk County, FL: worse coverage
- Hardee County, FL: worse coverage
- Citrus County, FL: worse coverage
- DeSoto County, FL: better coverage
- Charlotte County, FL: worse coverage
Counties with similar populations to Pinellas County
- Wake County, NC: better coverage
- Travis County, TX: worse coverage
- Alameda County, CA: worse coverage
- Bronx County, NY: better coverage
- Collin County, TX: better coverage
- Contra Costa County, CA: worse coverage
- Hartford County, CT: worse coverage
- Duval County, FL: worse coverage
- Milwaukee County, WI: better coverage
- Middlesex County, NJ: better coverage