In Yellowstone County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.2% of Yellowstone County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Yellowstone County’s 164,731 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.83% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Yellowstone County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Yellowstone County, MT 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.
T-Mobile 5G available in Yellowstone County
Coverage:
99.88% of Yellowstone County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 88.00% 4G: 96.13% 3G or 2G: 93.99%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Yellowstone County
T-Mobile covers 99.88% 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 Yellowstone County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
88.00% |
79.28% |
4G |
96.13% |
58.28% |
2G or 3G |
93.99% |
44.72% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 88.00% 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 #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Yellowstone County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Yellowstone County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 88.00% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.88% of Yellowstone County homes. 93.99% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Yellowstone County
Coverage:
100.00% of Yellowstone County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 99.48% 4G: 99.83% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Yellowstone 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 Yellowstone County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
99.48% |
72.21% |
4G |
99.83% |
87.36% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
98.81% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 99.48% 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 Yellowstone County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Yellowstone County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 99.48% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.98% of Yellowstone County homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Yellowstone County
Coverage:
99.81% of Yellowstone County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 90.45% 4G: 99.44% 3G or 2G: 99.79%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Yellowstone County
Verizon Wireless covers 99.81% 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 Yellowstone County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
90.45% |
25.37% |
4G |
99.44% |
78.53% |
2G or 3G |
99.79% |
92.77% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 90.45% 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 #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Yellowstone County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Yellowstone County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 90.45% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.62% of Yellowstone County homes. 99.45% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Yellowstone County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Yellowstone County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Yellowstone County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Yellowstone County, MT. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Yellowstone County ranks #92 out of 953 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Montana.
Best Yellowstone County Cell Provider Key
The eastern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southeastern areas of Yellowstone County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Yellowstone County, MT: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Yellowstone County. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 99.48% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Yellowstone County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Yellowstone County, MT
If the price of a Yellowstone County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Yellowstone 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 Yellowstone 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 Yellowstone County, MT
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Yellowstone 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 Yellowstone County and the providers’ coverage areas.
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Nemont Data Speeds and Coverage in Yellowstone County
Nemont covers 77.26% of homes in the county with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 2G or 3G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Yellowstone County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
2G or 3G |
77.26% |
37.99% |
77.26% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Nemont as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Yellowstone County mobile providers.
Nemont Voice Quality in Yellowstone County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.00% of Yellowstone County homes. 71.10% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Yellowstone County, MT Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Yellowstone County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Yellowstone 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 Yellowstone County covering 99.83% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.99% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (164,731 people) and 99.2% of the land (2,611.1 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Yellowstone County
Yellowstone County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Yellowstone County cover 99.83% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 84.01% or 2,212.4 square miles of Yellowstone County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Yellowstone County comes from AT&T Wireless with 99.48% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Yellowstone County
Yellowstone 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 Yellowstone County, 99.86% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.99% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Yellowstone County with 99.98% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Yellowstone 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 Yellowstone County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Yellowstone County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 98.90% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 99.48% in Yellowstone County.
- The top estimated average speed in Yellowstone County, estimated at 70.63, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Counties Near Yellowstone County
If you live near Yellowstone 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 Yellowstone County:
Counties close to Yellowstone County
- Stillwater County, MT: worse coverage
- Sweet Grass County, MT: worse coverage
- Park County, MT: worse coverage
- Gallatin County, MT: worse coverage
- Carter County, MT: worse coverage
- Harding County, SD: worse coverage
- Perkins County, SD: worse coverage
- Corson County, SD: worse coverage
- Campbell County, SD: worse coverage
- McPherson County, SD: worse coverage
Counties with similar populations to Yellowstone County
- Portage County, OH: worse coverage
- Kenosha County, WI: better coverage
- Kent County, RI: worse coverage
- Kenton County, KY: better coverage
- Kootenai County, ID: worse coverage
- Aiken County, SC: worse coverage
- Madera County, CA: worse coverage
- Maui County, HI: worse coverage
- McLean County, IL: worse coverage
- Midland County, TX: better coverage