In Ray County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Ray County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Ray County’s 23,158 residents. 5G reception covers up to 93.71% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Ray County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Ray County, MO 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 Ray County
Coverage:
100.00% of Ray County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 63.30% 4G: 99.02% 3G or 2G: 99.79%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Ray County
Verizon Wireless covers 100.00% 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 Ray County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
63.30% |
44.19% |
4G |
99.02% |
94.79% |
2G or 3G |
99.79% |
99.55% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 63.30% 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 #2 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Ray County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Ray County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 63.30% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.99% of Ray County homes. 98.16% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Ray County
Coverage:
95.53% of Ray County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 91.83% 4G: 81.64% 3G or 2G: 86.93%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Ray County
T-Mobile covers 95.53% 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 Ray County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
91.83% |
71.59% |
4G |
81.64% |
59.53% |
2G or 3G |
86.93% |
65.35% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 91.83% 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 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Ray County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Ray County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 91.83% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 95.38% of Ray County homes. 86.98% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Ray County
Coverage:
100.00% of Ray County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 63.24% 4G: 99.95% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Ray County
AT&T Wireless covers 100.00% 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 Ray County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
63.24% |
59.30% |
4G |
99.95% |
99.87% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
99.99% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 63.24% 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 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Ray County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Ray County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 63.24% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.99% of Ray County homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Ray County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Ray County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Ray County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Ray County, MO. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Ray County ranks #1689 out of 3073 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Missouri.
Best Ray County Cell Provider Key
The southwestern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northern areas of Ray County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Ray County, MO: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Ray County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 91.83% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Ray County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Ray County, MO
If the price of a Ray County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Ray 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 Ray 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.
Ray County, MO Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Ray County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Ray 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 Ray County covering 93.71% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (23,158 people) and 100.0% of the land (569.0 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Ray County
Ray County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Ray County cover 93.71% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 80.70% or 459.2 square miles of Ray County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Ray County comes from T-Mobile with 91.83% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Ray County
Ray 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 Ray County, 99.99% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Ray County with 99.99% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Ray 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 Ray County houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Ray County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 91.83% in Ray County.
- The top estimated average speed in Ray County, estimated at 65.20, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Ray County
If you live near Ray 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 Ray County:
Counties close to Ray County
- Clay County, MO: better coverage
- Carroll County, MO: worse coverage
- Platte County, MO: better coverage
- Leavenworth County, KS: better coverage
- Chariton County, MO: worse coverage
- Jefferson County, KS: better coverage
- Randolph County, MO: better coverage
- Jackson County, KS: better coverage
- Audrain County, MO: better coverage
- Pottawatomie County, KS: better coverage
Counties with similar populations to Ray County
- Boone County, WV: worse coverage
- West Feliciana Parish, LA: worse coverage
- Wayne County, TN: worse coverage
- Wayne County, IL: better coverage
- Waushara County, WI: better coverage
- Washington County, MO: worse coverage
- Brooke County, WV: better coverage
- Bremer County, IA: better coverage
- Breckinridge County, KY: worse coverage
- Breathitt County, KY: worse coverage