In Washtenaw County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Washtenaw County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Washtenaw County’s 372,258 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.77% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Washtenaw County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Washtenaw County, 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.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Washtenaw County
Coverage:
100.00% of Washtenaw County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 98.04% 4G: 99.87% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Washtenaw County
AT&T 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 Washtenaw County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
98.04% |
84.75% |
4G |
99.87% |
98.62% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 98.04% 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 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Washtenaw County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Washtenaw County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 98.04% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Washtenaw County homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Washtenaw County
Coverage:
99.98% of Washtenaw County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 94.62% 4G: 97.68% 3G or 2G: 99.45%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Washtenaw County
T-Mobile covers 99.98% 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 Washtenaw County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
94.62% |
89.71% |
4G |
97.68% |
89.34% |
2G or 3G |
99.45% |
98.45% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 94.62% 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 #2 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Washtenaw County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Washtenaw County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 94.62% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.91% of Washtenaw County homes. 99.65% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Washtenaw County
Coverage:
100.00% of Washtenaw County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 89.63% 4G: 99.97% 3G or 2G: 99.99%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Washtenaw 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 Washtenaw County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
89.63% |
79.81% |
4G |
99.97% |
99.83% |
2G or 3G |
99.99% |
99.90% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 89.63% 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 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Washtenaw County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Washtenaw County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 89.63% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Washtenaw County homes. 99.87% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Washtenaw County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Washtenaw County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Washtenaw County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Washtenaw County, MI. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Washtenaw County ranks #777 out of 2555 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Michigan.
The northern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southwestern areas of Washtenaw County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Washtenaw County, MI: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Washtenaw County. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 98.04% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Washtenaw County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Washtenaw County, MI
If the price of a Washtenaw County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Washtenaw 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 Washtenaw 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.
Washtenaw County, MI Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
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Your mobile coverage in Washtenaw 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 Washtenaw County covering 99.77% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (372,258 people) and 100.0% of the land (706.0 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Washtenaw County
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5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Washtenaw County cover 99.77% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 98.20% or 693.3 square miles of Washtenaw County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Washtenaw County comes from AT&T Wireless with 98.04% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Washtenaw County
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4G/LTE networks have become one of the nation’s most common mobile coverage types for data, and in some locations, voice calls. In Washtenaw County, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Washtenaw County with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Washtenaw 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 Washtenaw County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Washtenaw County land is provided by AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 98.04% in Washtenaw County.
- The top estimated average speed in Washtenaw County, estimated at 69.61, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Counties Near Washtenaw County
If you live near Washtenaw 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 Washtenaw County:
Counties close to Washtenaw County
- Wayne County, MI: better coverage
- Jackson County, MI: worse coverage
- Calhoun County, MI: worse coverage
- Kalamazoo County, MI: worse coverage
- Van Buren County, MI: worse coverage
- Lake County, IL: better coverage
- Chautauqua County, NY: worse coverage
- McHenry County, IL: better coverage
- Cattaraugus County, NY: worse coverage
- Boone County, IL: better coverage
Counties with similar populations to Washtenaw County
- Lake County, FL: better coverage
- Santa Barbara County, CA: worse coverage
- San Juan Municipio, PR: better coverage
- Rutherford County, TN: better coverage
- Rockland County, NY: better coverage
- Richland County, SC: worse coverage
- Marion County, FL: worse coverage
- Alachua County, FL: worse coverage
- Lane County, OR: worse coverage
- Sarasota County, FL: worse coverage