In Yakima County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 78.9% of Yakima County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.80% of Yakima County’s 256,728 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.18% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Yakima County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Yakima County, WA 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:
99.62% of Yakima County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 99.55% 3G or 2G: 99.34%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Yakima County
Verizon Wireless covers 99.62% 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 Yakima County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.55% |
50.43% |
2G or 3G |
99.34% |
47.89% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.55% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Yakima County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Yakima County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.61% of Yakima County homes. 98.81% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Yakima County
Coverage:
99.82% of Yakima County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 98.31% 4G: 99.43% 3G or 2G: 99.77%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Yakima County
AT&T Wireless covers 99.82% 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 Yakima County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
98.31% |
44.94% |
4G |
99.43% |
62.89% |
2G or 3G |
99.77% |
68.93% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 98.31% 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 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Yakima County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Yakima County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 98.31% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.73% of Yakima County homes. 99.77% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Yakima County
Coverage:
99.22% of Yakima County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 94.90% 4G: 90.81% 3G or 2G: 96.97%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Yakima County
T-Mobile covers 99.22% 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 Yakima County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
94.90% |
45.29% |
4G |
90.81% |
36.76% |
2G or 3G |
96.97% |
41.35% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 94.90% 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 #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Yakima County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Yakima County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 94.90% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.48% of Yakima County homes. 97.44% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Yakima County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Yakima County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Yakima County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Yakima County, WA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Yakima County ranks #619 out of 1451 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Washington.
Best Yakima County Cell Provider Key
The central parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southwestern areas of Yakima County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Yakima County, WA: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Yakima County. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 98.31% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 99.82% of Yakima County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Yakima County, WA
If the price of a Yakima County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Yakima 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 Yakima 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 Yakima County, WA
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Yakima 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 Yakima County and the providers’ coverage areas.
US Cellular 5G available in Yakima County
Coverage:
99.60% of Yakima County
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 67.29% 4G: 98.21% 3G or 2G: 99.52%
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Yakima County
US Cellular covers 99.60% 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 Yakima County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
67.29% |
16.60% |
4G |
98.21% |
46.94% |
2G or 3G |
99.52% |
60.71% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 67.29% 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 US Cellular as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Yakima County mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Yakima County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 67.29% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.43% of Yakima County homes. 99.56% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Yakima County, WA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Yakima County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Yakima 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 Yakima County covering 99.18% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.72% of the county. Overall, 99.80% of homes (256,667 people) and 78.9% of the land (3,388.8 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Yakima County
Yakima County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Yakima County cover 99.18% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 48.20% or 2,070.0 square miles of Yakima County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Yakima County comes from AT&T Wireless with 98.31% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Yakima County
Yakima 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 Yakima County, 99.57% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.72% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Yakima County with 99.73% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Yakima 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 Yakima County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.82% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Yakima County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 76.43% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 98.31% in Yakima County.
- The top estimated average speed in Yakima County, estimated at 69.80, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Counties Near Yakima County
If you live near Yakima 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 Yakima County:
Counties close to Yakima County
- Kittitas County, WA: worse coverage
- Benton County, WA: better coverage
- Franklin County, WA: better coverage
- Adams County, WA: worse coverage
- Walla Walla County, WA: worse coverage
- Lewis County, WA: worse coverage
- Columbia County, WA: worse coverage
- Thurston County, WA: worse coverage
- Cowlitz County, WA: worse coverage
- Garfield County, WA: worse coverage
Counties with similar populations to Yakima County
- Broome County, NY: worse coverage
- St. Tammany Parish, LA: better coverage
- St. Lucie County, FL: better coverage
- St. Louis County, MN: worse coverage
- DeSoto County, MS: better coverage
- Smith County, TX: worse coverage
- Shelby County, AL: better coverage
- Sarpy County, NE: better coverage
- Brown County, WI: better coverage
- Sangamon County, IL: better coverage