In Watkins Glen, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Watkins Glen’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Watkins Glen’s 3,472 residents. 5G reception covers up to 97.64% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Watkins Glen providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Watkins Glen, 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.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Watkins Glen
Coverage:
100.00% of Watkins Glen
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 59.41% 4G: 99.39% 3G or 2G: 99.61%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Watkins Glen
Verizon Wireless covers 100.00% 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 Watkins Glen) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
59.41% |
11.58% |
4G |
99.39% |
97.11% |
2G or 3G |
99.61% |
97.15% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 59.41% 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 Watkins Glen mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Watkins Glen
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 59.41% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Watkins Glen homes. 99.55% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Watkins Glen
Coverage:
100.00% of Watkins Glen
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 93.20% 4G: 99.68% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Watkins Glen
AT&T Wireless covers 100.00% 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 Watkins Glen) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
93.20% |
84.04% |
4G |
99.68% |
99.13% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
99.99% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 93.20% 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 Watkins Glen mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Watkins Glen
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 93.20% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.98% of Watkins Glen homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Watkins Glen
Coverage:
99.01% of Watkins Glen
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 27.36% 4G: 95.74% 3G or 2G: 96.96%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Watkins Glen
T-Mobile covers 99.01% 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 Watkins Glen) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
27.36% |
60.79% |
4G |
95.74% |
87.38% |
2G or 3G |
96.96% |
88.31% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 27.36% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 68.38% 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 Watkins Glen mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Watkins Glen
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 27.36% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.99% of Watkins Glen homes. 97.61% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Watkins Glen homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Watkins Glen land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Watkins Glen Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Watkins Glen, NY. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Watkins Glen ranks #2128 out of 4476 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in New York.
Best Watkins Glen Cell Provider Key
The northeastern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northwestern areas of Watkins Glen where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Watkins Glen, NY: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Watkins Glen. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 93.20% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Watkins Glen homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Watkins Glen, NY
If the price of a Watkins Glen mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Watkins Glen 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 Watkins Glen 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.
Watkins Glen, NY Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Watkins Glen Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Watkins Glen 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 Watkins Glen covering 97.64% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (3,472 people) and 100.0% of the land (27.1 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Watkins Glen
Watkins Glen 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Watkins Glen cover 97.64% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 92.82% or 25.1 square miles of Watkins Glen are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Watkins Glen comes from AT&T Wireless with 93.20% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Watkins Glen
Watkins Glen 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 Watkins Glen, 99.78% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Watkins Glen with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Watkins Glen 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 Watkins Glen houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Watkins Glen land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 93.20% in Watkins Glen.
- The top estimated average speed in Watkins Glen, estimated at 66.17, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Cities Near Watkins Glen
If you live near Watkins Glen 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 Watkins Glen:
Cities close to Watkins Glen
- Wedgewood, NY: worse coverage
- Montour Falls, NY: better coverage
- Townsend, NY: worse coverage
- Reading Center, NY: worse coverage
- Moreland, NY: worse coverage
- Burdett, NY: worse coverage
- Odessa, NY: worse coverage
- Tyrone, NY: worse coverage
- Rock Stream, NY: worse coverage
- Smith Valley, NY: worse coverage
Cities with similar populations to Watkins Glen
- Carlisle, IN: better coverage
- Chatfield, MN: better coverage
- Climax, NC: better coverage
- Columbus, MT: worse coverage
- Curtice, OH: worse coverage
- Davis, IL: worse coverage
- Dyer, TN: better coverage
- East Rockingham, NC: better coverage
- Elim, PA: better coverage
- Elm Springs, AR: better coverage