In Placid, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Placid’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Placid’s 134 residents. 5G reception covers up to 88.45% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Placid providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Placid, TX 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.
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Placid
Verizon Wireless covers 49.33% 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 Placid) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
4.82% |
6.15% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 4.82% of homes. We rank Verizon Wireless as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Placid mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Placid
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 49.33% of Placid homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Placid
Coverage:
100.00% of Placid
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 88.45% 4G: 99.63% 3G or 2G: 99.99%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Placid
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 Placid) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
88.45% |
81.99% |
4G |
99.63% |
99.42% |
2G or 3G |
99.99% |
99.99% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 88.45% 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 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Placid mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Placid
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 88.45% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Placid homes. 99.99% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Placid
Coverage:
91.79% of Placid
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 3.81% 4G: 30.36% 3G or 2G: 91.79%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Placid
T-Mobile covers 91.79% 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 Placid) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
3.81% |
4.02% |
4G |
30.36% |
25.57% |
2G or 3G |
91.79% |
89.36% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 3.81% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 30.36% of homes. 57.62% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Placid mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Placid
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 3.81% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 65.76% of Placid homes. 91.79% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Placid homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Placid land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Placid Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Placid, TX. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Placid ranks #3876 out of 5174 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Texas.
Best Placid Cell Provider Key
The southern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northeastern areas of Placid where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Placid, TX: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Placid. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 88.45% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Placid homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Placid, TX
If the price of a Placid mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Placid 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 Placid 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 Placid, TX
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Placid, 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 Placid and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about West Central Wireless in Placid
West Central Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Placid
West Central 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 Placid) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
79.11% |
71.91% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 79.11% of homes. 20.89% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank West Central Wireless as #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Placid mobile providers.
West Central Wireless Voice Quality in Placid
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 79.11% of Placid homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Placid, TX Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Placid Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Placid 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 Placid covering 88.45% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (134 people) and 100.0% of the land (91.0 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Placid
Placid 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Placid cover 88.45% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 81.99% or 74.6 square miles of Placid are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Placid comes from AT&T Wireless with 88.45% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Placid
Placid 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 Placid, 99.97% 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 Placid with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Placid 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 Placid houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless and West Central Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Placid land is provided by AT&T Wireless and West Central Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 88.45% in Placid.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with AT&T Wireless, covering 100.00% of Placid.
- The top estimated average speed in Placid, estimated at 62.80, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Cities Near Placid
If you live near Placid 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 Placid:
Cities close to Placid
- Rochelle, TX: better coverage
- Holt, TX: worse coverage
- Elm Grove, TX: worse coverage
- Pear Valley, TX: better coverage
- Winchell, TX: worse coverage
- Skeeterville, TX: better coverage
- Lohn, TX: worse coverage
- Whon, TX: worse coverage
- Richland Springs, TX: better coverage
- Waldrip, TX: worse coverage
Cities with similar populations to Placid
- Gordon, KY: worse coverage
- Glen Mawr, PA: worse coverage
- Glen Savage, PA: worse coverage
- Glen, TN: worse coverage
- Glenbrook, OR: worse coverage
- Glencliff, GA: worse coverage
- Glendon, NC: worse coverage
- Goldsmith, IN: better coverage
- Gorda, CA: worse coverage
- Glen Dean, KY: worse coverage