In Brown County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Brown County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Brown County’s 38,301 residents. 5G reception covers up to 96.33% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Brown County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Brown 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.
Coverage:
100.00% of Brown County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 99.99% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
More about AT&T Wireless in Brown County
AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Brown County
AT&T 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 Brown County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.99% |
99.88% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.99% 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 Brown County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Brown County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Brown County homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Brown County
Coverage:
99.49% of Brown County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 96.71% 4G: 94.93% 3G or 2G: 93.28%
More about T-Mobile in Brown County
T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Brown County
T-Mobile covers 99.49% 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 Brown County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
96.71% |
82.93% |
4G |
94.93% |
67.91% |
2G or 3G |
93.28% |
71.29% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 96.71% 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 T-Mobile as #1 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Brown County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Brown County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 96.71% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.49% of Brown County homes. 93.28% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
100.00% of Brown County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 99.94% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
More about Verizon Wireless in Brown County
Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Brown 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 Brown County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.94% |
99.66% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.94% 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 Brown County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Brown County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Brown County homes. 99.96% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Brown County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Brown County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Brown County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Brown County, SD. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Brown County ranks #464 out of 1046 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in South Dakota.
Best Brown County Cell Provider Key
The southern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northeastern areas of Brown County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Brown County, SD: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Brown County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 96.71% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Brown County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Brown County, SD
If the price of a Brown County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Brown 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 Brown 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.
Local Mobile Providers in Brown County, SD
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Brown County, 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 Brown County and the providers’ coverage areas.
Coverage:
99.97% of Brown County
0.02% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 99.82% 3G or 2G: 99.95%
More about James Valley Telecommunications in Brown County
James Valley Telecommunications Data Speeds and Coverage in Brown County
James Valley Telecommunications covers 99.97% 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 Brown County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.82% |
99.29% |
2G or 3G |
99.95% |
99.48% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.82% of homes. 0.13% 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 Brown County mobile providers.
James Valley Telecommunications Voice Quality in Brown County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.82% of Brown County homes. 99.95% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Brown County, SD Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Brown County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Brown 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 Brown County covering 96.33% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (38,301 people) and 100.0% of the land (1,713.0 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Brown County
Brown County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Brown County cover 96.33% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 82.92% or 1,420.4 square miles of Brown County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Brown County comes from T-Mobile with 96.71% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Brown County
Brown 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 Brown County, 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 Brown County with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Brown 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 Brown County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Brown County 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 96.71% in Brown County.
- The top estimated average speed in Brown County, estimated at 68.66, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Brown County
If you live near Brown 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 Brown County:
Counties close to Brown County
- Edmunds County, SD: worse coverage
- Day County, SD: better coverage
- Walworth County, SD: worse coverage
- Big Stone County, MN: worse coverage
- Stevens County, MN: worse coverage
- Stearns County, MN: better coverage
- Sherburne County, MN: better coverage
- Isanti County, MN: better coverage
- Chisago County, MN: better coverage
- Polk County, WI: worse coverage
Counties with similar populations to Brown County
- Polk County, MO: worse coverage
- Coamo Municipio, PR: better coverage
- Sagadahoc County, ME: better coverage
- Rio Arriba County, NM: worse coverage
- Coles County, IL: better coverage
- Colleton County, SC: worse coverage
- Colquitt County, GA: worse coverage
- Accomack County, VA: worse coverage
- Laclede County, MO: worse coverage
- Hatillo Municipio, PR: better coverage