In Barnes City, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Barnes City’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.99% of Barnes City’s 340 residents. 5G reception covers up to 94.08% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Barnes City providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Barnes City, IA 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 Barnes City
Coverage:
98.50% of Barnes City
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 78.89% 4G: 50.24% 3G or 2G: 94.53%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Barnes City
T-Mobile covers 98.50% 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 Barnes City) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
78.89% |
92.34% |
4G |
50.24% |
49.93% |
2G or 3G |
94.53% |
90.88% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 78.89% 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 Barnes City mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Barnes City
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 78.89% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 95.26% of Barnes City homes. 94.53% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Barnes City
Coverage:
99.99% of Barnes City
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 64.93% 4G: 94.97% 3G or 2G: 99.90%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Barnes City
Verizon Wireless covers 99.99% 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 Barnes City) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
64.93% |
43.28% |
4G |
94.97% |
91.33% |
2G or 3G |
99.90% |
99.82% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 64.93% 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 Barnes City mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Barnes City
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 64.93% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.99% of Barnes City homes. 95.47% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
84.91% of Barnes City
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 41.71% 3G or 2G: 82.53%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Barnes City
AT&T Wireless covers 84.91% 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 Barnes City) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
41.71% |
31.33% |
2G or 3G |
82.53% |
70.79% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 41.71% of homes. 40.82% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Barnes City mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Barnes City
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 78.55% of Barnes City homes. 82.53% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Barnes City homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Barnes City land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Barnes City Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Barnes City, IA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Barnes City ranks #1317 out of 2384 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Iowa.

Best Barnes City Cell Provider Key
The northern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southeastern areas of Barnes City where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Barnes City, IA: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Barnes City. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 78.89% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 99.99% of Barnes City homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Barnes City, IA
If the price of a Barnes City mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Barnes City 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 Barnes City 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 Barnes City, IA
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Barnes City, 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 Barnes City and the providers’ coverage areas.
US Cellular 5G available in Barnes City
Coverage:
99.60% of Barnes City
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 49.58% 4G: 85.75% 3G or 2G: 99.60%
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Barnes City
US Cellular covers 99.60% 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 Barnes City) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
49.58% |
55.07% |
4G |
85.75% |
79.11% |
2G or 3G |
99.60% |
99.19% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 49.58% 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 Barnes City mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Barnes City
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 49.58% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.58% of Barnes City homes. 99.60% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Barnes City, IA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Barnes City Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Barnes City 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 Barnes City covering 94.08% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.99% of the city. Overall, 99.99% of homes (340 people) and 100.0% of the land (44.4 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Barnes City

Barnes City 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Barnes City cover 94.08% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 92.84% or 41.2 square miles of Barnes City are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Barnes City comes from T-Mobile with 78.89% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Barnes City

Barnes City 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 Barnes City, 95.95% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.99% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Barnes City with 99.99% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Barnes City 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 Barnes City houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless, with 99.99% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Barnes City land is provided by Verizon Wireless at 99.98% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 78.89% in Barnes City.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless, covering 99.99% of Barnes City.
- The top estimated average speed in Barnes City, estimated at 56.01, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Cities Near Barnes City
If you live near Barnes City 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 Barnes City:
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