In Big Rock, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Big Rock’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Big Rock’s 193 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.81% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Big Rock providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Big Rock, 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:
90.56% of Big Rock
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 53.05% 3G or 2G: 90.56%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Big Rock
AT&T Wireless covers 90.56% 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 Big Rock) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
53.05% |
49.59% |
2G or 3G |
90.56% |
93.00% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 53.05% of homes. 37.51% 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 Big Rock mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Big Rock
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 73.70% of Big Rock homes. 90.56% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Big Rock
Coverage:
100.00% of Big Rock
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 6.05% 4G: 94.39% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Big Rock
Verizon Wireless covers 100.00% 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 Big Rock) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
6.05% |
4.41% |
4G |
94.39% |
93.01% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
99.95% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 6.05% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 88.34% 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 Big Rock mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Big Rock
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 6.05% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Big Rock homes. 95.04% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Big Rock
Coverage:
99.98% of Big Rock
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 99.81% 4G: 97.00% 3G or 2G: 98.07%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Big Rock
T-Mobile covers 99.98% 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 Big Rock) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
99.81% |
99.72% |
4G |
97.00% |
95.91% |
2G or 3G |
98.07% |
96.99% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 99.81% 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 Big Rock mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Big Rock
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 99.81% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.98% of Big Rock homes. 98.49% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Big Rock homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Big Rock land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Big Rock Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Big Rock, IA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Big Rock ranks #465 out of 2384 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Iowa.
Best Big Rock Cell Provider Key
The southwestern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northwestern areas of Big Rock where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Big Rock, IA: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Big Rock. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 99.81% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Big Rock homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Big Rock, IA
If the price of a Big Rock mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Big Rock 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 Big Rock 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 Big Rock, IA
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Big Rock, 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 Big Rock and the providers’ coverage areas.
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Big Rock
US Cellular covers 99.99% 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 Big Rock) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
80.01% |
74.61% |
2G or 3G |
99.99% |
99.97% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 80.01% of homes. 19.98% 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 Big Rock mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Big Rock
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.94% of Big Rock homes. 99.99% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Big Rock, IA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Big Rock Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Big Rock 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 Big Rock covering 99.81% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (193 people) and 100.0% of the land (15.1 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Big Rock
Big Rock 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Big Rock cover 99.81% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 99.72% or 15.1 square miles of Big Rock are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Big Rock comes from T-Mobile with 99.81% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Big Rock
Big Rock 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 Big Rock, 98.99% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Big Rock with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Big Rock 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 Big Rock houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Big Rock land is provided by Verizon Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 99.81% in Big Rock.
- The top estimated average speed in Big Rock, estimated at 70.87, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Cities Near Big Rock
If you live near Big Rock 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 Big Rock:
Cities close to Big Rock
- Wheatland, IA: worse coverage
- New Liberty, IA: better coverage
- Dixon, IA: better coverage
- Calamus, IA: worse coverage
- Bennett, IA: worse coverage
- Lowden, IA: worse coverage
- Toronto, IA: worse coverage
- Sunbury, IA: better coverage
- Donahue, IA: worse coverage
- Grand Mound, IA: worse coverage
Cities with similar populations to Big Rock
- Osborn, AL: worse coverage
- The Burg, IL: worse coverage
- Lake, KY: worse coverage
- Lake Bluff, NY: worse coverage
- Lacey, AR: worse coverage
- Tennis, KS: worse coverage
- Oakton, MO: better coverage
- Kolter, LA: worse coverage
- Kohatk, AZ: worse coverage
- Ochopee, FL: worse coverage