In Texas, you’ll select from 13 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 97.8% of Texas’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Texas’s 29,145,505 residents. 5G reception covers up to 98.77% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Texas providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Texas 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 Texas
Coverage:
99.89% of Texas
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 65.18% 4G: 99.55% 3G or 2G: 99.35%
More about Verizon Wireless in Texas
Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Texas
Verizon Wireless covers 99.89% of homes in the state 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 Texas) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
65.18% |
9.35% |
4G |
99.55% |
82.31% |
2G or 3G |
99.35% |
85.08% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 65.18% 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 13 for a combination of coverage and speed among Texas mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Texas
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 65.18% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.89% of Texas homes. 99.06% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Texas
Coverage:
99.99% of Texas
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 87.30% 4G: 99.76% 3G or 2G: 99.98%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Texas
AT&T Wireless covers 99.99% of homes in the state 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 Texas) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
87.30% |
46.47% |
4G |
99.76% |
89.37% |
2G or 3G |
99.98% |
96.70% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 87.30% 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 AT&T Wireless as #2 out of 13 for a combination of coverage and speed among Texas mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Texas
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 87.30% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.95% of Texas homes. 99.98% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Texas
Coverage:
99.50% of Texas
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 97.35% 4G: 96.07% 3G or 2G: 98.31%
More about T-Mobile in Texas
T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Texas
T-Mobile covers 99.50% of homes in the state 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 Texas) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
97.35% |
63.48% |
4G |
96.07% |
51.13% |
2G or 3G |
98.31% |
65.24% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 97.35% 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 13 for a combination of coverage and speed among Texas mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Texas
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 97.35% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.00% of Texas homes. 98.71% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Texas homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Texas land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Texas Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Texas. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Texas ranks #12 out of 52 states and territories for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in the United States.
The southeastern parts of the state feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the eastern areas of Texas where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Texas: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Texas. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 97.35% of the state. Cell service of any type reaches 99.99% of Texas homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Texas
If the price of a Texas mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Texas, 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 Texas and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about Choice Wireless in Texas
Choice Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Texas
Choice Wireless covers 9.89% of homes in the state 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 Texas) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
9.89% |
8.12% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 9.89% of homes. We rank Choice Wireless as #10 out of 13 for a combination of coverage and speed among Texas mobile providers.
Choice Wireless Voice Quality in Texas
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 9.89% of Texas homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about Pioneer in Texas
Pioneer Data Speeds and Coverage in Texas
Pioneer covers 1.12% of homes in the state 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 Texas) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
0.66% |
0.69% |
2G or 3G |
0.64% |
1.18% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.66% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Pioneer as #13 out of 13 for a combination of coverage and speed among Texas mobile providers.
Pioneer Voice Quality in Texas
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.66% of Texas homes. 0.42% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about Pine Cellular in Texas
Pine Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Texas
Pine Cellular covers 3.58% of homes in the state 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 Texas) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
3.04% |
3.46% |
2G or 3G |
2.84% |
3.40% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 3.04% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Pine Cellular as #12 out of 13 for a combination of coverage and speed among Texas mobile providers.
Pine Cellular Voice Quality in Texas
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 3.04% of Texas homes. 2.84% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about PCTI in Texas
PCTI Data Speeds and Coverage in Texas
PCTI covers 84.21% of homes in the state 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 Texas) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
83.42% |
50.53% |
2G or 3G |
13.46% |
19.36% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 83.42% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank PCTI as #5 out of 13 for a combination of coverage and speed among Texas mobile providers.
PCTI Voice Quality in Texas
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 83.42% of Texas homes. 13.46% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
US Cellular 5G available in Texas
Coverage:
97.80% of Texas
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 58.13% 4G: 94.54% 3G or 2G: 97.07%
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Texas
US Cellular covers 97.80% of homes in the state 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 Texas) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
58.13% |
11.46% |
4G |
94.54% |
53.40% |
2G or 3G |
97.07% |
76.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 58.13% 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 US Cellular as #4 out of 13 for a combination of coverage and speed among Texas mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Texas
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 58.13% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.21% of Texas homes. 97.69% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about West Central Wireless in Texas
West Central Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Texas
West Central Wireless covers 92.50% of homes in the state 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 Texas) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
38.72% |
69.67% |
2G or 3G |
92.50% |
93.45% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 38.72% of homes. 53.78% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank West Central Wireless as #7 out of 13 for a combination of coverage and speed among Texas mobile providers.
West Central Wireless Voice Quality in Texas
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 38.72% of Texas homes. 92.50% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Evolve Broadband 5G available in Texas
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Evolve Broadband Data Speeds and Coverage in Texas
Evolve Broadband covers 85.93% of homes in the state 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 Texas) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
34.45% |
43.55% |
4G |
52.37% |
34.43% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 34.45% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.00% of homes. We rank Evolve Broadband as #8 out of 13 for a combination of coverage and speed among Texas mobile providers.
Evolve Broadband Voice Quality in Texas
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 34.45% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 52.37% of Texas homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about Bravado Wireless in Texas
Bravado Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Texas
Bravado Wireless covers 82.94% of homes in the state 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 Texas) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
82.94% |
66.44% |
2G or 3G |
82.94% |
66.44% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 82.94% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Bravado Wireless as #6 out of 13 for a combination of coverage and speed among Texas mobile providers.
Bravado Wireless Voice Quality in Texas
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 82.94% of Texas homes. 82.94% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about Tampnet in Texas
Tampnet Data Speeds and Coverage in Texas
Tampnet covers 5.30% of homes in the state 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 Texas) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
3.59% |
2.21% |
2G or 3G |
5.30% |
2.28% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 3.59% of homes. 1.71% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Tampnet as #11 out of 13 for a combination of coverage and speed among Texas mobile providers.
Tampnet Voice Quality in Texas
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 3.59% of Texas homes. 5.30% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about Cellular One in Texas
Cellular One Data Speeds and Coverage in Texas
Cellular One covers 73.97% of homes in the state with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 2G or 3G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Texas) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
2G or 3G |
65.45% |
51.22% |
65.45% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Cellular One as #9 out of 13 for a combination of coverage and speed among Texas mobile providers.
Cellular One Voice Quality in Texas
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.00% of Texas homes. 73.97% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Texas Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
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Your mobile coverage in Texas may vary based on your provider and location. The map above shows the fastest mobile data speeds in and around the state. 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 Texas covering 98.77% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.99% of the state. Overall, 100.00% of homes (29,145,167 people) and 97.8% of the land (255,572.2 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Texas
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5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Texas cover 98.77% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 72.33% or 188,975.0 square miles of Texas are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Texas comes from T-Mobile with 97.35% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Texas
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4G/LTE networks have become one of the nation’s most common mobile coverage types for data, and in some locations, voice calls. In Texas, 99.92% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.99% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Texas with 99.95% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Texas for You
If you’re still struggling to choose a cell phone provider in the state, some of these facts may help you decide:
- Coverage to Texas houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.99% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Texas land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 97.70% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 97.35% in Texas.
- The top estimated average speed in Texas, estimated at 69.12, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service States Near Texas
If you live near Texas but aren’t technically in the state, 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 Texas:
States close to Texas
- Oklahoma: worse coverage
- Louisiana: worse coverage
- Arkansas: worse coverage
- Kansas: worse coverage
- Mississippi: worse coverage
- New Mexico: worse coverage
- Missouri: worse coverage
- Alabama: worse coverage
- Nebraska: worse coverage
- Colorado: worse coverage
States with similar populations to Texas
- South Carolina: worse coverage
- Maryland: better coverage
- Massachusetts: worse coverage
- Michigan: worse coverage
- Minnesota: worse coverage
- Mississippi: worse coverage
- Ohio: worse coverage
- Oklahoma: worse coverage
- Oregon: worse coverage
- Rhode Island: better coverage