In San Luis Obispo County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 98.5% of San Luis Obispo County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.99% of San Luis Obispo County’s 282,424 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.01% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the San Luis Obispo County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
San Luis Obispo County, CA 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 San Luis Obispo County
Coverage:
99.98% of San Luis Obispo County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 74.05% 4G: 99.78% 3G or 2G: 99.86%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in San Luis Obispo County
AT&T Wireless covers 99.98% 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 San Luis Obispo County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
74.05% |
39.35% |
4G |
99.78% |
85.04% |
2G or 3G |
99.86% |
94.16% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 74.05% 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 San Luis Obispo County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in San Luis Obispo County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 74.05% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.81% of San Luis Obispo County homes. 99.86% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in San Luis Obispo County
Coverage:
99.48% of San Luis Obispo County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 81.26% 4G: 98.31% 3G or 2G: 99.44%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in San Luis Obispo County
Verizon Wireless covers 99.48% 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 San Luis Obispo County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
81.26% |
23.69% |
4G |
98.31% |
60.53% |
2G or 3G |
99.44% |
81.24% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 81.26% 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 San Luis Obispo County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in San Luis Obispo County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 81.26% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.75% of San Luis Obispo County homes. 98.54% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in San Luis Obispo County
Coverage:
99.41% of San Luis Obispo County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 96.93% 4G: 95.48% 3G or 2G: 96.71%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in San Luis Obispo County
T-Mobile covers 99.41% 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 San Luis Obispo County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
96.93% |
65.77% |
4G |
95.48% |
53.67% |
2G or 3G |
96.71% |
48.89% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 96.93% 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 San Luis Obispo County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in San Luis Obispo County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 96.93% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.40% of San Luis Obispo County homes. 97.05% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of San Luis Obispo County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as San Luis Obispo County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the San Luis Obispo County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in San Luis Obispo County, CA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, San Luis Obispo County ranks #2144 out of 3619 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in California.
Best San Luis Obispo County Cell Provider Key
The central parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the eastern areas of San Luis Obispo County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in San Luis Obispo County, CA: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in San Luis Obispo County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 96.93% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 99.98% of San Luis Obispo County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in San Luis Obispo County, CA
If the price of a San Luis Obispo County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo 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.
San Luis Obispo County, CA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
San Luis Obispo County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo County covering 99.01% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.95% of the county. Overall, 99.99% of homes (282,424 people) and 98.5% of the land (3,249.7 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in San Luis Obispo County
San Luis Obispo County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in San Luis Obispo County cover 99.01% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 72.21% or 2,383.5 square miles of San Luis Obispo County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in San Luis Obispo County comes from T-Mobile with 96.93% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in San Luis Obispo County
San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo County, 99.91% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.95% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in San Luis Obispo County with 99.81% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.98% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all San Luis Obispo County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 97.26% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 96.93% in San Luis Obispo County.
- The top estimated average speed in San Luis Obispo County, estimated at 68.82, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near San Luis Obispo County
If you live near San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo County:
Counties close to San Luis Obispo County
- Kern County, CA: better coverage
- Coconino County, AZ: worse coverage
- Sandoval County, NM: worse coverage
- Oldham County, TX: worse coverage
- Potter County, TX: better coverage
- Carson County, TX: better coverage
- Wheeler County, TX: worse coverage
- Beckham County, OK: worse coverage
- Washita County, OK: worse coverage
- Canadian County, OK: better coverage
Counties with similar populations to San Luis Obispo County
- Sangamon County, IL: better coverage
- Calcasieu Parish, LA: worse coverage
- Canyon County, ID: better coverage
- Champaign County, IL: better coverage
- Chatham County, GA: worse coverage
- Cherokee County, GA: better coverage
- Clay County, FL: better coverage
- Clermont County, OH: better coverage
- Elkhart County, IN: better coverage
- Hall County, GA: better coverage