In Smith Island, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 94.2% of Smith Island’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 91.40% of Smith Island’s 33 residents. 5G reception covers up to 89.55% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Smith Island providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Smith Island, MD 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.
Coverage:
91.40% of Smith Island
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 91.40% 3G or 2G: 91.40%
1-833-652-2264
More about AT&T Wireless in Smith Island
AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Smith Island
AT&T Wireless covers 91.40% 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 Smith Island) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
91.40% |
89.33% |
2G or 3G |
91.40% |
89.33% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 91.40% 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 Smith Island mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Smith Island
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 91.39% of Smith Island homes. 91.40% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Smith Island
Coverage:
91.33% of Smith Island
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 21.74% 4G: 84.38% 3G or 2G: 84.59%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Smith Island
Verizon Wireless covers 91.33% 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 Smith Island) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
21.74% |
27.59% |
4G |
84.38% |
80.77% |
2G or 3G |
84.59% |
67.47% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 21.74% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 62.64% 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 Smith Island mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Smith Island
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 21.74% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 91.33% of Smith Island homes. 9.68% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Smith Island
Coverage:
90.44% of Smith Island
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 89.55% 4G: 90.44% 3G or 2G: 49.18%
More about T-Mobile in Smith Island
T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Smith Island
T-Mobile covers 90.44% 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 Smith Island) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
89.55% |
89.67% |
4G |
90.44% |
89.88% |
2G or 3G |
49.18% |
48.21% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 89.55% 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 Smith Island mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Smith Island
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 89.55% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 90.44% of Smith Island homes. 71.67% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Smith Island homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Smith Island land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Smith Island Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Smith Island, MD. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Smith Island ranks #1049 out of 1192 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Maryland.
Best Smith Island Cell Provider Key
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Smith Island, MD: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Smith Island. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 89.55% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 91.40% of Smith Island homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Smith Island, MD
If the price of a Smith Island mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Smith Island 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 Island 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 Island, MD Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Smith Island Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Smith Island 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 Smith Island covering 89.55% of homes in the area while 4G covers 91.40% of the city. Overall, 91.40% of homes (33 people) and 94.2% of the land (0.7 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Smith Island
Smith Island 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Smith Island cover 89.55% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 89.67% or 0.7 square miles of Smith Island are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Smith Island comes from T-Mobile with 89.55% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Smith Island
Smith Island 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 Island, 91.40% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 91.39% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Smith Island with 91.40% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Smith Island 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 Smith Island houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 91.40% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Smith Island land is provided by T-Mobile at 94.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 89.55% in Smith Island.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with AT&T Wireless, covering 91.40% of Smith Island.
- The top estimated average speed in Smith Island, estimated at 63.58, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Cities Near Smith Island
If you live near Smith Island 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 Smith Island:
Cities close to Smith Island
- Ewell, MD: worse coverage
- Tangier, VA: worse coverage
- Crisfield, MD: better coverage
- Ophelia, VA: worse coverage
- Rumbley, MD: better coverage
- Marion Station, MD: worse coverage
- Reedville, VA: worse coverage
- Manokin, MD: worse coverage
- Gonyon, VA: worse coverage
- Saxis, VA: worse coverage
Cities with similar populations to Smith Island
- Canton City, ND: better coverage
- West Monterey, PA: worse coverage
- Trujillo, NM: worse coverage
- Tolchester Beach, MD: better coverage
- Cherry Corner, PA: better coverage
- Charleys Branch, TN: worse coverage
- Champ, MO: better coverage
- Chambless, CA: worse coverage
- Center Square, IN: better coverage
- Cattron, SD: better coverage