In Bedford, you’ll select from 5 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Bedford’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Bedford’s 2,047 residents. 5G reception covers up to 86.84% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Bedford providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Bedford, 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.
Coverage:
99.88% of Bedford
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 98.58% 3G or 2G: 98.44%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Bedford
AT&T Wireless covers 99.88% 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 Bedford) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
98.58% |
91.61% |
2G or 3G |
98.44% |
95.64% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 98.58% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #3 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Bedford mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Bedford
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.36% of Bedford homes. 98.44% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Bedford
Coverage:
18.60% of Bedford
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 1.75% 4G: 18.60% 3G or 2G: 0.80%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Bedford
T-Mobile covers 18.60% 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 Bedford) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
1.75% |
1.21% |
4G |
18.60% |
20.61% |
2G or 3G |
0.80% |
0.49% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 1.75% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 16.85% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #4 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Bedford mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Bedford
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 1.75% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 18.60% of Bedford homes. 0.80% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Bedford homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Bedford land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Bedford Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Bedford, IA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Bedford ranks #1569 out of 2384 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Iowa.
Best Bedford Cell Provider Key
The northern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southwestern areas of Bedford where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Bedford, IA: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Bedford. AT&T Wireless has 4G that covers 99.36% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 99.88% of Bedford homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Bedford, IA
If the price of a Bedford mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Bedford 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 Bedford 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 Bedford, IA
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Bedford, 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 Bedford and the providers’ coverage areas.
US Cellular 5G available in Bedford
Coverage:
99.48% of Bedford
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 86.71% 4G: 94.45% 3G or 2G: 99.48%
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Bedford
US Cellular covers 99.48% 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 Bedford) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
86.71% |
56.59% |
4G |
94.45% |
80.61% |
2G or 3G |
99.48% |
98.23% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 86.71% 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 #1 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Bedford mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Bedford
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 86.71% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.68% of Bedford homes. 99.48% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about NorthwestCell in Bedford
NorthwestCell Data Speeds and Coverage in Bedford
NorthwestCell covers 0.41% 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 Bedford) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
0.41% |
0.76% |
2G or 3G |
0.16% |
0.34% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.41% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank NorthwestCell as #5 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Bedford mobile providers.
NorthwestCell Voice Quality in Bedford
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.41% of Bedford homes. 0.16% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about Chat Mobility in Bedford
Chat Mobility Data Speeds and Coverage in Bedford
Chat Mobility covers 99.96% 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 Bedford) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.96% |
99.82% |
2G or 3G |
99.96% |
99.83% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.96% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Chat Mobility as #2 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Bedford mobile providers.
Chat Mobility Voice Quality in Bedford
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.96% of Bedford homes. 99.96% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Despite being much smaller, US Cellular service is actually better for coverage and speeds in Bedford than the major cell carriers AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. This is likely only true in and around the proper city boundaries.
Bedford, IA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Bedford Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Bedford 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 Bedford covering 86.84% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.98% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (2,047 people) and 100.0% of the land (115.5 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Bedford
Bedford 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Bedford cover 86.84% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 56.94% or 65.8 square miles of Bedford are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Bedford comes from US Cellular with 86.71% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Bedford
Bedford 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 Bedford, 99.97% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.98% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Chat Mobility has the best 4G network in Bedford with 99.96% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Bedford 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 Bedford houses is best with service from Chat Mobility, with 99.96% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Bedford land is provided by Chat Mobility at 99.83% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from US Cellular reporting 86.71% in Bedford.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Chat Mobility, covering 99.96% of Bedford.
- The top estimated average speed in Bedford, estimated at 61.56, Mbps is available through US Cellular.
Mobile Service Cities Near Bedford
If you live near Bedford 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 Bedford:
Cities close to Bedford
- Gravity, IA: worse coverage
- Conway, IA: worse coverage
- Siam, IA: worse coverage
- New Market, IA: worse coverage
- Hopkins, MO: worse coverage
- Blockton, IA: worse coverage
- Sheridan, MO: worse coverage
- Sharpsburg, IA: worse coverage
- Platteville, IA: worse coverage
- Hawleyville, IA: worse coverage
Cities with similar populations to Bedford
- Orondo, WA: worse coverage
- Groveton, NH: worse coverage
- Hoboken, AL: better coverage
- Kila, MT: better coverage
- Lancing, TN: worse coverage
- Livermore, KY: better coverage
- Lone Pine, CA: better coverage
- Lyerly, GA: worse coverage
- Malvern, AL: better coverage
- Mayville, ND: better coverage