In Barnard, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Barnard’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Barnard’s 209 residents. 5G reception covers up to 92.77% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Barnard providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Barnard, SD 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 Barnard
Coverage:
99.38% of Barnard
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 92.77% 4G: 86.17% 3G or 2G: 91.62%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Barnard
T-Mobile covers 99.38% 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 Barnard) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
92.77% |
95.81% |
4G |
86.17% |
89.82% |
2G or 3G |
91.62% |
93.87% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 92.77% 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 #1 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Barnard mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Barnard
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 92.77% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.38% of Barnard homes. 91.62% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
100.00% of Barnard
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Barnard
AT&T Wireless covers 100.00% of homes in the city 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 Barnard) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 100.00% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Barnard mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Barnard
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Barnard homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
100.00% of Barnard
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Barnard
Verizon Wireless covers 100.00% of homes in the city 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 Barnard) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 100.00% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Barnard mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Barnard
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Barnard homes. 99.99% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Barnard homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Barnard land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Barnard Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Barnard, SD. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Barnard ranks #559 out of 1046 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in South Dakota.
Best Barnard Cell Provider Key
The northern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southern areas of Barnard where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Barnard, SD: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Barnard. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 92.77% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Barnard homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Barnard, SD
If the price of a Barnard mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Barnard 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 Barnard 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 Barnard, SD
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Barnard, 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 Barnard and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about James Valley Telecommunications in Barnard
James Valley Telecommunications Data Speeds and Coverage in Barnard
James Valley Telecommunications covers 99.86% of homes in the city 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 Barnard) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.79% |
99.76% |
2G or 3G |
99.85% |
99.83% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.79% of homes. 0.06% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank James Valley Telecommunications as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Barnard mobile providers.
James Valley Telecommunications Voice Quality in Barnard
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.79% of Barnard homes. 99.85% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Barnard, SD Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Barnard Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Barnard 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 Barnard covering 92.77% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (209 people) and 100.0% of the land (82.6 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Barnard
Barnard 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Barnard cover 92.77% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 95.81% or 79.2 square miles of Barnard are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Barnard comes from T-Mobile with 92.77% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Barnard
Barnard 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 Barnard, 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 Barnard with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Barnard 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 Barnard houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Barnard land is provided by AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 92.77% in Barnard.
- The top estimated average speed in Barnard, estimated at 65.87, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Cities Near Barnard
If you live near Barnard 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 Barnard:
Cities close to Barnard
- Frederick, SD: worse coverage
- Westport, SD: worse coverage
- Columbia, SD: worse coverage
- Ordway, SD: worse coverage
- Houghton, SD: worse coverage
- Wetonka, SD: better coverage
- Tacoma Park, SD: better coverage
- Willow, SD: worse coverage
- Aberdeen, SD: better coverage
- Hecla, SD: worse coverage
Cities with similar populations to Barnard
- Huntsville, KY: worse coverage
- Wamsutter, WY: better coverage
- Little River, AL: better coverage
- Old Harbor, AK: worse coverage
- Ano, KY: worse coverage
- Excelsior Beach, ID: worse coverage
- Fair Oaks, AR: better coverage
- Rodanthe, NC: better coverage
- Eudora, MO: worse coverage
- Estillfork, AL: worse coverage