In Smith County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Smith County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Smith County’s 233,479 residents. 5G reception covers up to 98.66% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Smith County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Smith County, 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.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Smith County
Coverage:
100.00% of Smith County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 77.10% 4G: 99.80% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Smith 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 Smith County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
77.10% |
35.94% |
4G |
99.80% |
99.01% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 77.10% 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 Smith County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Smith County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 77.10% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Smith County homes. 99.90% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Smith County
Coverage:
99.74% of Smith County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 93.24% 4G: 90.40% 3G or 2G: 97.42%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Smith County
T-Mobile covers 99.74% 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 Smith County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
93.24% |
86.05% |
4G |
90.40% |
66.52% |
2G or 3G |
97.42% |
90.45% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 93.24% 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 T-Mobile as #2 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Smith County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Smith County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 93.24% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.18% of Smith County homes. 98.82% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Smith County
Coverage:
100.00% of Smith County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 95.67% 4G: 99.86% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Smith 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 Smith County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
95.67% |
87.47% |
4G |
99.86% |
99.07% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 95.67% 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 AT&T Wireless as #1 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Smith County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Smith County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 95.67% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Smith 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 Smith County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Smith County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Smith County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Smith County, TX. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Smith County ranks #2587 out of 5174 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Texas.
Best Smith County Cell Provider Key
The central parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northwestern areas of Smith County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Smith County, TX: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Smith County. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 95.67% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Smith County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Smith County, TX
If the price of a Smith County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Smith 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 Smith 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.
Smith County, TX Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Smith County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Smith 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 Smith County covering 98.66% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (233,479 people) and 100.0% of the land (921.5 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Smith County
Smith County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Smith County cover 98.66% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 95.25% or 877.7 square miles of Smith County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Smith County comes from AT&T Wireless with 95.67% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Smith County
Smith 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 Smith 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 Smith County with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Smith 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 Smith County houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Smith County land is provided by Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 95.67% in Smith County.
- The top estimated average speed in Smith County, estimated at 67.93, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Counties Near Smith County
If you live near Smith 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 Smith County:
Counties close to Smith County
- Gregg County, TX: better coverage
- Henderson County, TX: worse coverage
- Caddo Parish, LA: worse coverage
- Ellis County, TX: better coverage
- Johnson County, TX: worse coverage
- Bienville Parish, LA: worse coverage
- Somervell County, TX: worse coverage
- Hood County, TX: worse coverage
- Jackson Parish, LA: worse coverage
- Erath County, TX: worse coverage
Counties with similar populations to Smith County
- Montgomery County, TN: better coverage
- Kitsap County, WA: better coverage
- Luzerne County, PA: equal coverage
- Mahoning County, OH: better coverage
- McHenry County, IL: better coverage
- McLennan County, TX: better coverage
- Merced County, CA: better coverage
- Minnehaha County, SD: better coverage
- Mohave County, AZ: worse coverage
- Montgomery County, AL: better coverage