In Thurston County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.1% of Thurston County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.95% of Thurston County’s 294,793 residents. 5G reception covers up to 96.74% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Thurston County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Thurston County, WA 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 Thurston County
Coverage:
99.24% of Thurston County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 96.38% 4G: 93.22% 3G or 2G: 97.28%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Thurston County
T-Mobile covers 99.24% 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 Thurston County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
96.38% |
75.48% |
4G |
93.22% |
62.39% |
2G or 3G |
97.28% |
78.77% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 96.38% 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 Thurston County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Thurston County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 96.38% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.01% of Thurston County homes. 97.34% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Thurston County
Coverage:
99.94% of Thurston County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 89.32% 4G: 96.46% 3G or 2G: 99.94%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Thurston County
AT&T Wireless covers 99.94% 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 Thurston County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
89.32% |
53.96% |
4G |
96.46% |
76.44% |
2G or 3G |
99.94% |
98.75% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 89.32% 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 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Thurston County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Thurston County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 89.32% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.79% of Thurston County homes. 99.94% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Thurston County
Coverage:
99.13% of Thurston County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 86.35% 4G: 97.74% 3G or 2G: 98.93%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Thurston County
Verizon Wireless covers 99.13% 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 Thurston County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
86.35% |
46.00% |
4G |
97.74% |
79.76% |
2G or 3G |
98.93% |
89.80% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 86.35% 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 Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Thurston County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Thurston County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 86.35% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.25% of Thurston County homes. 97.33% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Thurston County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Thurston County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Thurston County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Thurston County, WA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Thurston County ranks #821 out of 1451 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Washington.
Best Thurston County Cell Provider Key
The central parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southeastern areas of Thurston County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Thurston County, WA: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Thurston County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 96.38% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 99.94% of Thurston County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Thurston County, WA
If the price of a Thurston County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Thurston 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 Thurston 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.
Local Mobile Providers in Thurston County, WA
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Thurston County, 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 Thurston County and the providers’ coverage areas.
US Cellular 5G available in Thurston County
Coverage:
1.91% of Thurston County
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 1.76% 4G: 0.07% 3G or 2G: 0.16%
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Thurston County
US Cellular covers 1.91% 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 Thurston County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
1.76% |
0.80% |
4G |
0.07% |
0.21% |
2G or 3G |
0.16% |
0.40% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 1.76% 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 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Thurston County mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Thurston County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 1.76% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.07% of Thurston County homes. 0.16% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Thurston County, WA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Thurston County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Thurston 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 Thurston County covering 96.74% of homes in the area while 4G covers 98.88% of the county. Overall, 99.95% of homes (294,793 people) and 99.1% of the land (715.6 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Thurston County
Thurston County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Thurston County cover 96.74% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 78.95% or 570.4 square miles of Thurston County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Thurston County comes from T-Mobile with 96.38% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Thurston County
Thurston 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 Thurston County, 98.15% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 98.88% is covered by 4G HD voice service. T-Mobile has the best 4G network in Thurston County with 99.01% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Thurston 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 Thurston County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.94% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Thurston County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 98.81% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 96.38% in Thurston County.
- The top estimated average speed in Thurston County, estimated at 68.43, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Thurston County
If you live near Thurston 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 Thurston County:
Counties close to Thurston County
- Mason County, WA: worse coverage
- Pierce County, WA: better coverage
- Lewis County, WA: worse coverage
- Grays Harbor County, WA: worse coverage
- King County, WA: better coverage
- Pacific County, WA: worse coverage
- Kittitas County, WA: better coverage
- Yakima County, WA: better coverage
- Chelan County, WA: worse coverage
- Douglas County, WA: worse coverage
Counties with similar populations to Thurston County
- Yuma County, AZ: better coverage
- Washington County, AR: better coverage
- Washington County, MN: better coverage
- Washington County, PA: better coverage
- Webb County, TX: better coverage
- Weber County, UT: better coverage
- Brazoria County, TX: better coverage
- Yolo County, CA: better coverage
- York County, ME: better coverage
- Bell County, TX: better coverage