In Traverse City, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Traverse City’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.99% of Traverse City’s 72,843 residents. 5G reception covers up to 91.57% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Traverse City providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Traverse City, MI 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.
Coverage:
99.84% of Traverse City
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 99.78% 3G or 2G: 99.68%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Traverse City
Verizon Wireless covers 99.84% 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 Traverse City) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.78% |
99.63% |
2G or 3G |
99.68% |
99.62% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.78% 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 Traverse City mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Traverse City
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.84% of Traverse City homes. 99.66% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Traverse City
Coverage:
99.87% of Traverse City
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.02% 4G: 99.84% 3G or 2G: 99.87%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Traverse City
AT&T Wireless covers 99.87% 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 Traverse City) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.02% |
0.07% |
4G |
99.84% |
99.75% |
2G or 3G |
99.87% |
99.86% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.02% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.84% 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 Traverse City mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Traverse City
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.02% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.87% of Traverse City homes. 99.87% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Traverse City
Coverage:
99.92% of Traverse City
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 91.57% 4G: 87.12% 3G or 2G: 95.47%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Traverse City
T-Mobile covers 99.92% 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 Traverse City) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
91.57% |
86.05% |
4G |
87.12% |
78.34% |
2G or 3G |
95.47% |
92.60% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 91.57% 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 Traverse City mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Traverse City
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 91.57% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.72% of Traverse City homes. 97.86% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Traverse City homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Traverse City land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Traverse City Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Traverse City, MI. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Traverse City ranks #1713 out of 2555 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Michigan.
Best Traverse City Cell Provider Key
The central parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northwestern areas of Traverse City where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Traverse City, MI: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Traverse City. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 91.57% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 99.92% of Traverse City homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Traverse City, MI
If the price of a Traverse City mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Traverse City 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 Traverse City 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.
Traverse City, MI Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Traverse City Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Traverse City 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 Traverse City covering 91.57% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.87% of the city. Overall, 99.99% of homes (72,843 people) and 100.0% of the land (137.6 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Traverse City
Traverse City 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Traverse City cover 91.57% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 86.05% or 118.4 square miles of Traverse City are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Traverse City comes from T-Mobile with 91.57% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Traverse City
Traverse City 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 Traverse City, 99.85% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.87% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Traverse City with 99.87% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Traverse City 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 Traverse City houses is best with service from T-Mobile, with 99.92% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Traverse City land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 99.86% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 91.57% in Traverse City.
- The top estimated average speed in Traverse City, estimated at 65.01, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Cities Near Traverse City
If you live near Traverse City 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 Traverse City:
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- Worth, NY: worse coverage
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