In Transylvania County, you’ll select from 5 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 96.2% of Transylvania County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.31% of Transylvania County’s 32,986 residents. 5G reception covers up to 83.48% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Transylvania County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Transylvania County, 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.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Transylvania County
Coverage:
98.63% of Transylvania County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 1.49% 4G: 90.80% 3G or 2G: 93.49%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Transylvania County
Verizon Wireless covers 98.63% 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 Transylvania County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
1.49% |
4.76% |
4G |
90.80% |
67.95% |
2G or 3G |
93.49% |
77.45% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 1.49% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 90.80% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #2 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Transylvania County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Transylvania County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 1.49% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.56% of Transylvania County homes. 87.88% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
98.59% of Transylvania County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 90.79% 3G or 2G: 93.14%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Transylvania County
AT&T Wireless covers 98.59% of homes in the county 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 Transylvania County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
90.79% |
58.09% |
2G or 3G |
93.14% |
79.02% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 90.79% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #3 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Transylvania County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Transylvania County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.77% of Transylvania County homes. 93.13% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Transylvania County
Coverage:
87.03% of Transylvania County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 83.90% 4G: 61.37% 3G or 2G: 75.66%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Transylvania County
T-Mobile covers 87.03% 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 Transylvania County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
83.90% |
56.32% |
4G |
61.37% |
28.79% |
2G or 3G |
75.66% |
41.95% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 83.90% 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 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Transylvania County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Transylvania County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 83.90% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 84.78% of Transylvania County homes. 80.77% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Transylvania County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Transylvania County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Transylvania County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Transylvania County, NC. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Transylvania County ranks #1888 out of 2352 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in North Carolina.
Best Transylvania County Cell Provider Key
The northern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southeastern areas of Transylvania County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Transylvania County, NC: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Transylvania County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 83.90% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 98.63% of Transylvania County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Transylvania County, NC
If the price of a Transylvania County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Transylvania 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 Transylvania 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 Transylvania County, NC
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Transylvania 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 Transylvania County and the providers’ coverage areas.
US Cellular 5G available in Transylvania County
Coverage:
74.07% of Transylvania County
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 7.77% 4G: 51.49% 3G or 2G: 69.91%
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Transylvania County
US Cellular covers 74.07% 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 Transylvania County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
7.77% |
2.09% |
4G |
51.49% |
17.96% |
2G or 3G |
69.91% |
41.19% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 7.77% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 51.49% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank US Cellular as #4 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Transylvania County mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Transylvania County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 7.77% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 68.88% of Transylvania County homes. 69.91% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about Southern Linc in Transylvania County
Southern Linc Data Speeds and Coverage in Transylvania County
Southern Linc covers 0.39% of homes in the county 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 Transylvania County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
0.39% |
0.41% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.39% of homes. We rank Southern Linc as #5 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Transylvania County mobile providers.
Southern Linc Voice Quality in Transylvania County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.39% of Transylvania County homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Transylvania County, NC Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Transylvania County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Transylvania 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 Transylvania County covering 83.48% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.10% of the county. Overall, 99.31% of homes (32,986 people) and 96.2% of the land (364.1 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Transylvania County
Transylvania County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Transylvania County cover 83.48% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 55.82% or 211.2 square miles of Transylvania County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Transylvania County comes from T-Mobile with 83.90% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Transylvania County
Transylvania 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 Transylvania County, 94.88% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.10% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Transylvania County with 98.56% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Transylvania 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 Transylvania County houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless, with 98.63% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Transylvania County land is provided by Verizon Wireless at 93.64% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 83.90% in Transylvania County.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless, covering 98.56% of Transylvania County.
- The top estimated average speed in Transylvania County, estimated at 59.57, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Transylvania County
If you live near Transylvania 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 Transylvania County:
Counties close to Transylvania County
- Henderson County, NC: better coverage
- Jackson County, NC: better coverage
- Polk County, NC: better coverage
- Macon County, NC: worse coverage
- Rutherford County, NC: better coverage
- Graham County, NC: worse coverage
- Cleveland County, NC: better coverage
- Cherokee County, NC: worse coverage
- Gaston County, NC: better coverage
- Polk County, TN: worse coverage
Counties with similar populations to Transylvania County
- Meade County, SD: better coverage
- Pine County, MN: better coverage
- Pike County, OH: worse coverage
- Pike County, MS: better coverage
- Pike County, AL: better coverage
- Pierce County, WI: better coverage
- Pickens County, GA: worse coverage
- Pettis County, MO: better coverage
- Petersburg City, VA: better coverage
- Person County, NC: better coverage