In Tompkins County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Tompkins County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Tompkins County’s 105,740 residents. 5G reception covers up to 92.82% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Tompkins County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Tompkins County, NY 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.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Tompkins County
Coverage:
99.95% of Tompkins County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 77.60% 4G: 98.82% 3G or 2G: 99.88%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Tompkins County
AT&T Wireless covers 99.95% 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 Tompkins County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
77.60% |
52.13% |
4G |
98.82% |
94.40% |
2G or 3G |
99.88% |
99.33% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 77.60% 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 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Tompkins County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Tompkins County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 77.60% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.68% of Tompkins County homes. 99.88% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Tompkins County
Coverage:
97.54% of Tompkins County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 82.62% 4G: 87.87% 3G or 2G: 92.31%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Tompkins County
T-Mobile covers 97.54% 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 Tompkins County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
82.62% |
70.72% |
4G |
87.87% |
63.04% |
2G or 3G |
92.31% |
79.62% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 82.62% 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 Tompkins County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Tompkins County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 82.62% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.24% of Tompkins County homes. 93.58% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Tompkins County
Coverage:
100.00% of Tompkins County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 4.35% 4G: 96.84% 3G or 2G: 99.61%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Tompkins County
Verizon Wireless covers 100.00% 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 Tompkins County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
4.35% |
6.89% |
4G |
96.84% |
87.74% |
2G or 3G |
99.61% |
99.39% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 4.35% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 92.49% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Tompkins County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Tompkins County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 4.35% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.51% of Tompkins County homes. 96.63% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Tompkins County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Tompkins County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Tompkins County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Tompkins County, NY. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Tompkins County ranks #2750 out of 4476 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in New York.
Best Tompkins 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 Tompkins County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Tompkins County, NY: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Tompkins County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 82.62% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Tompkins County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Tompkins County, NY
If the price of a Tompkins County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Tompkins 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 Tompkins 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.
Tompkins County, NY Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Tompkins County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Tompkins 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 Tompkins County covering 92.82% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.96% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (105,740 people) and 100.0% of the land (474.6 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Tompkins County
Tompkins County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Tompkins County cover 92.82% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 79.73% or 378.4 square miles of Tompkins County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Tompkins County comes from T-Mobile with 82.62% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Tompkins County
Tompkins 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 Tompkins County, 99.49% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.96% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Tompkins County with 99.68% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Tompkins 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 Tompkins County houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Tompkins County land is provided by Verizon Wireless at 99.99% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 82.62% in Tompkins County.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with AT&T Wireless, covering 99.68% of Tompkins County.
- The top estimated average speed in Tompkins County, estimated at 58.66, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Tompkins County
If you live near Tompkins 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 Tompkins County:
Counties close to Tompkins County
- Cortland County, NY: better coverage
- Schuyler County, NY: worse coverage
- Chenango County, NY: worse coverage
- Otsego County, NY: worse coverage
- Berkshire County, MA: better coverage
- Hampshire County, MA: better coverage
- Franklin County, MA: worse coverage
- Worcester County, MA: better coverage
- Middlesex County, MA: better coverage
- Suffolk County, MA: better coverage
Counties with similar populations to Tompkins County
- Yamhill County, OR: better coverage
- Miami County, OH: better coverage
- Sevier County, TN: better coverage
- Sherburne County, MN: better coverage
- St. Lawrence County, NY: worse coverage
- Story County, IA: better coverage
- Sumter County, SC: better coverage
- Sutter County, CA: better coverage
- Terrebonne Parish, LA: better coverage
- DeKalb County, IL: better coverage