In Swansboro, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.7% of Swansboro’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.86% of Swansboro’s 7,095 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.44% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Swansboro providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Swansboro, NC 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.
T-Mobile 5G available in Swansboro
Coverage:
99.86% of Swansboro
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 99.44% 4G: 99.34% 3G or 2G: 99.28%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Swansboro
T-Mobile covers 99.86% 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 Swansboro) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
99.44% |
98.74% |
4G |
99.34% |
96.89% |
2G or 3G |
99.28% |
98.72% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 99.44% 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 Swansboro mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Swansboro
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 99.44% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.44% of Swansboro homes. 99.85% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
99.43% of Swansboro
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 99.43% 3G or 2G: 99.43%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Swansboro
AT&T Wireless covers 99.43% 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 Swansboro) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.43% |
98.78% |
2G or 3G |
99.43% |
98.78% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.43% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Swansboro mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Swansboro
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.43% of Swansboro homes. 99.43% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Swansboro
Coverage:
99.36% of Swansboro
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 80.46% 4G: 99.36% 3G or 2G: 99.36%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Swansboro
Verizon Wireless covers 99.36% 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 Swansboro) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
80.46% |
86.10% |
4G |
99.36% |
98.83% |
2G or 3G |
99.36% |
98.83% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 80.46% 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 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Swansboro mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Swansboro
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 80.46% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.36% of Swansboro homes. 99.36% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Swansboro homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Swansboro land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Swansboro Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Swansboro, NC. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Swansboro ranks #906 out of 2352 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in North Carolina.
Best Swansboro Cell Provider Key
The southern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southwestern areas of Swansboro where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Swansboro, NC: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Swansboro. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 99.44% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 99.86% of Swansboro homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Swansboro, NC
If the price of a Swansboro mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Swansboro 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 Swansboro 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 Swansboro, NC
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Swansboro, 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 Swansboro and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about US Cellular in Swansboro
US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Swansboro
US Cellular covers 99.66% 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 Swansboro) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
87.88% |
78.30% |
2G or 3G |
99.26% |
94.36% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 87.88% of homes. 11.38% 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 Swansboro mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Swansboro
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.24% of Swansboro homes. 99.26% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Swansboro, NC Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Swansboro Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Swansboro 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 Swansboro covering 99.44% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.80% of the city. Overall, 99.86% of homes (7,095 people) and 99.7% of the land (14.0 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Swansboro
Swansboro 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Swansboro cover 99.44% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 98.74% or 13.8 square miles of Swansboro are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Swansboro comes from T-Mobile with 99.44% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Swansboro
Swansboro 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 Swansboro, 99.64% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.80% is covered by 4G HD voice service. T-Mobile has the best 4G network in Swansboro with 99.44% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Swansboro 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 Swansboro houses is best with service from T-Mobile, with 99.86% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Swansboro land is provided by T-Mobile at 99.69% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 99.44% in Swansboro.
- The top estimated average speed in Swansboro, estimated at 70.60, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Cities Near Swansboro
If you live near Swansboro 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 Swansboro:
Cities close to Swansboro
- Cedar Point, NC: worse coverage
- Peletier, NC: worse coverage
- Stella, NC: better coverage
- Cape Carteret, NC: better coverage
- Hubert, NC: better coverage
- Bogue, NC: better coverage
- Emerald Isle, NC: worse coverage
- Pala Alto, NC: better coverage
- Broad Creek, NC: better coverage
- Midway Park, NC: better coverage
Cities with similar populations to Swansboro
- Mount Pleasant, TN: worse coverage
- Pikeville, TN: worse coverage
- Peterborough, NH: worse coverage
- New Roads, LA: better coverage
- Mountain View, AR: worse coverage
- Mountain Grove, MO: worse coverage
- Mount Zion, IL: worse coverage
- Mount Wolf, PA: better coverage
- Mount Vernon, MO: better coverage
- Mount Shasta, CA: better coverage