In Thoreau, you’ll select from 5 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Thoreau’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Thoreau’s 2,647 residents. 5G reception covers up to 94.28% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Thoreau providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Thoreau, NM 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 Thoreau
Coverage:
94.94% of Thoreau
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 88.56% 4G: 81.46% 3G or 2G: 85.38%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Thoreau
T-Mobile covers 94.94% 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 Thoreau) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
88.56% |
93.96% |
4G |
81.46% |
70.12% |
2G or 3G |
85.38% |
85.53% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 88.56% 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 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Thoreau mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Thoreau
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 88.56% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 94.91% of Thoreau homes. 85.38% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Thoreau
Verizon Wireless covers 98.48% 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 Thoreau) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
91.99% |
72.06% |
2G or 3G |
98.46% |
90.51% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 91.99% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Thoreau mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Thoreau
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 93.07% of Thoreau homes. 92.42% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Thoreau
Coverage:
100.00% of Thoreau
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 91.77% 4G: 99.25% 3G or 2G: 99.78%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Thoreau
AT&T Wireless covers 100.00% 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 Thoreau) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
91.77% |
80.47% |
4G |
99.25% |
95.36% |
2G or 3G |
99.78% |
99.74% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 91.77% 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 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Thoreau mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Thoreau
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 91.77% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Thoreau homes. 99.78% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Thoreau homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Thoreau land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Thoreau Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Thoreau, NM. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Thoreau ranks #607 out of 990 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in New Mexico.

Best Thoreau Cell Provider Key
The western parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southwestern areas of Thoreau where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Thoreau, NM: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Thoreau. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 91.77% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Thoreau homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Thoreau, NM
If the price of a Thoreau mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Thoreau 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 Thoreau 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 Thoreau, NM
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Thoreau, 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 Thoreau and the providers’ coverage areas.
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Cellular One Data Speeds and Coverage in Thoreau
Cellular One covers 54.32% 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 Thoreau) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
11.58% |
13.54% |
2G or 3G |
54.32% |
29.35% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 11.58% of homes. 42.74% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Cellular One as #5 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Thoreau mobile providers.
Cellular One Voice Quality in Thoreau
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 11.58% of Thoreau homes. 54.32% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about Choice Wireless in Thoreau
Choice Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Thoreau
Choice Wireless covers 71.17% 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 Thoreau) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
2.52% |
1.13% |
2G or 3G |
71.17% |
46.25% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 2.52% of homes. 68.65% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Choice Wireless as #4 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Thoreau mobile providers.
Choice Wireless Voice Quality in Thoreau
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 2.52% of Thoreau homes. 71.17% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Thoreau, NM Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Thoreau Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Thoreau 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 Thoreau covering 94.28% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (2,647 people) and 100.0% of the land (99.3 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Thoreau

Thoreau 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Thoreau cover 94.28% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 96.49% or 95.8 square miles of Thoreau are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Thoreau comes from AT&T Wireless with 91.77% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Thoreau

Thoreau 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 Thoreau, 99.69% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Thoreau with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Thoreau 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 Thoreau houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Thoreau land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 99.98% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 91.77% in Thoreau.
- The top estimated average speed in Thoreau, estimated at 65.16, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Cities Near Thoreau
If you live near Thoreau 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 Thoreau:
Cities close to Thoreau
- Continental Divide, NM: better coverage
- Prewitt, NM: worse coverage
- Smith Lake, NM: better coverage
- Coolidge, NM: better coverage
- Bluewater, NM: better coverage
- Fort Wingate, NM: better coverage
- Perea, NM: better coverage
- Jamestown, NM: better coverage
- Church Rock, NM: better coverage
- Navajo Wingate Village, NM: better coverage
Cities with similar populations to Thoreau
- Raven, VA: worse coverage
- Lincoln Heights, OH: better coverage
- Little Mountain, SC: better coverage
- Brookfield, OH: better coverage
- Magas Arriba, PR: better coverage
- Marlborough, MO: better coverage
- Marshfield Hills, MA: better coverage
- McLouth, KS: better coverage
- Montpelier, IN: better coverage
- Muscoda, WI: worse coverage









