In Porter, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Porter’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Porter’s 1,388 residents. 5G reception covers up to 87.27% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Porter providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Porter, 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.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Porter
Coverage:
93.99% of Porter
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.00% 4G: 75.01% 3G or 2G: 87.32%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Porter
Verizon Wireless covers 93.99% 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 Porter) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.00% |
0.01% |
4G |
75.01% |
51.33% |
2G or 3G |
87.32% |
71.80% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.00% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 75.01% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Porter mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Porter
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.00% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 93.55% of Porter homes. 74.71% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Porter
Coverage:
92.11% of Porter
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 87.27% 4G: 67.31% 3G or 2G: 62.83%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Porter
T-Mobile covers 92.11% 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 Porter) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
87.27% |
70.34% |
4G |
67.31% |
40.54% |
2G or 3G |
62.83% |
50.63% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 87.27% 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 Porter mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Porter
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 87.27% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 91.38% of Porter homes. 73.10% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Porter
Coverage:
100.00% of Porter
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 26.14% 4G: 88.60% 3G or 2G: 93.82%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Porter
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 Porter) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
26.14% |
15.73% |
4G |
88.60% |
76.07% |
2G or 3G |
93.82% |
89.56% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 26.14% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 62.46% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Porter mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Porter
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 26.14% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Porter homes. 93.82% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Porter homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Porter land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Porter Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Porter, ME. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Porter ranks #751 out of 1181 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Maine.
Best Porter 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 Porter where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Porter, ME: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Porter. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 87.27% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Porter homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Porter, ME
If the price of a Porter mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Porter 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 Porter 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 Porter, ME
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Porter, 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 Porter and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about US Cellular in Porter
US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Porter
US Cellular covers 32.38% 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 Porter) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
11.89% |
11.64% |
2G or 3G |
32.29% |
29.94% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 11.89% of homes. 20.40% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank US Cellular as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Porter mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Porter
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 16.26% of Porter homes. 32.29% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Porter, ME Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Porter Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Porter 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 Porter covering 87.27% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (1,388 people) and 100.0% of the land (26.5 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Porter
Porter 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Porter cover 87.27% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 70.34% or 18.6 square miles of Porter are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Porter comes from T-Mobile with 87.27% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Porter
Porter 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 Porter, 89.76% 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 Porter with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Porter 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 Porter houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Porter land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 87.27% in Porter.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with AT&T Wireless, covering 100.00% of Porter.
- The top estimated average speed in Porter, estimated at 61.96, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Cities Near Porter
If you live near Porter 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 Porter:
Cities close to Porter
- South Hiram, ME: better coverage
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- East Fryeburg, ME: worse coverage
- Cornish, ME: better coverage
- Freedom, NH: worse coverage
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- West Baldwin, ME: better coverage
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- Jones, MI: worse coverage
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