In Brookings County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Brookings County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Brookings County’s 34,375 residents. 5G reception covers up to 98.86% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Brookings County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Brookings County, 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 Brookings County
Coverage:
97.58% of Brookings County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 91.80% 4G: 89.14% 3G or 2G: 94.15%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Brookings County
T-Mobile covers 97.58% of homes in the county 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 Brookings County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
91.80% |
68.06% |
4G |
89.14% |
54.23% |
2G or 3G |
94.15% |
63.03% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 91.80% 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 #2 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Brookings County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Brookings County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 91.80% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 96.57% of Brookings County homes. 94.15% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
100.00% of Brookings County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 99.85% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Brookings County
Verizon Wireless covers 100.00% of homes in the county 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 Brookings County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.85% |
98.65% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
99.97% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.85% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Brookings County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Brookings County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Brookings County homes. 99.82% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Brookings County
Coverage:
100.00% of Brookings County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 98.77% 4G: 99.85% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Brookings County
AT&T Wireless covers 100.00% of homes in the county 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 Brookings County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
98.77% |
91.73% |
4G |
99.85% |
98.29% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 98.77% 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 AT&T Wireless as #1 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Brookings County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Brookings County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 98.77% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.91% of Brookings County homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Brookings County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Brookings County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Brookings County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Brookings County, SD. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Brookings County ranks #342 out of 1046 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in South Dakota.
Best Brookings County Cell Provider Key
The western parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northeastern areas of Brookings County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Brookings County, SD: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Brookings County. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 98.77% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Brookings County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Brookings County, SD
If the price of a Brookings County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Brookings County 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 Brookings County 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.
Brookings County, SD Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Brookings County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Brookings County may vary based on your provider and location. The map above shows the fastest mobile data speeds in and around the county. 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 Brookings County covering 98.86% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (34,375 people) and 100.0% of the land (792.2 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Brookings County
Brookings County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Brookings County cover 98.86% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 92.14% or 729.9 square miles of Brookings County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Brookings County comes from AT&T Wireless with 98.77% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Brookings County
Brookings County 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 Brookings County, 99.94% 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 Brookings County with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Brookings County for You
If you’re still struggling to choose a cell phone provider in the county, some of these facts may help you decide:
- Coverage to Brookings County houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Brookings County land is provided by Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 98.77% in Brookings County.
- The top estimated average speed in Brookings County, estimated at 70.13, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Counties Near Brookings County
If you live near Brookings County but aren’t technically in the county, 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 Brookings County:
Counties close to Brookings County
- Lincoln County, MN: worse coverage
- Kingsbury County, SD: better coverage
- Lyon County, MN: equal coverage
- Beadle County, SD: better coverage
- Redwood County, MN: better coverage
- Brown County, MN: better coverage
- Nicollet County, MN: better coverage
- Le Sueur County, MN: better coverage
- Hughes County, SD: worse coverage
- Rice County, MN: better coverage
Counties with similar populations to Brookings County
- Douglas County, MN: worse coverage
- Pine County, MN: worse coverage
- Del Norte County, CA: worse coverage
- Pike County, OH: worse coverage
- Pike County, AL: worse coverage
- Perry County, KY: worse coverage
- Payette County, ID: better coverage
- Dickinson County, MI: worse coverage
- Dillon County, SC: worse coverage
- Dinwiddie County, VA: worse coverage