• 5G coverage in Idaho is provided by AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless. • 3G/4G LTE coverage in Idaho is provided by AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless. There are a total of 39 carriers with plans starting at $0/mo with Unlimited data.
Coverage information is collected from carriers and other third party sources. This is approximate coverage only and does not include indoor coverage. Actual speed and performance depends on your location and device. Local conditions and things like natural and artificial physical features of an area all affect your reception.
Cell Phone Plans in Idaho
According to our recent survey, Idaho residents spent 3.62% of their annual income on cell phone service, put plainly, that's $2,677/year. However, switching to a low-cost MVNO like Mint Mobile is the easiest way to lower your cell phone bill to less than $600/year, saving $2,086 annually that could go towards other bills.
Idaho cell phone bills
Average annual spend: $2,677 per household
Percent of income spent on cell service: 3.62% (vs. national avg. 3.63%)
Potential savings per household: $2,086 per year
Total family spend statewide: $1.8B
Before you pick a new plan, however, you have to determine which network is the most reliable in your neck of the woods. Coverage varies across Idaho's diverse terrain:
T-Mobile performs best in Southern Idaho, with strong 5G coverage in populous areas like Boise and Twin Falls.
Verizon and AT&T offer the most reliable LTE in rural areas, especially in the Panhandle, Salmon-Challis National Forest, and along the Snake River Plain.
Mountain towns like Coeur d’Alene, McCall, and Sun Valley favor Verizon for dependable rural coverage.
Check the interactive map above to compare coverage before switching, or take a look at our team's picks for the best coverage and carriers in Idaho.
Once you've determined which network performs the strongest where you live, you can choose a carrier on that network.
If T-Mobile's 5G network is widely available, a Mint Mobile or Metro by T-Mobile plan is the right choice. Mint Mobile plans start at just $15/month, and they often run deals, making their plans 50% off.
US Mobileis an excellent option if you live near AT&T towers and need large data allotments. Their $25 unlimited plan is often our top overall phone plan pick.
For great Verizon coverage at a fraction of the cost, Visibleis our top pick, with unlimited data plans starting at just $25/month.
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