In Cape Girardeau, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Cape Girardeau’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Cape Girardeau’s 46,273 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.85% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Cape Girardeau providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Cape Girardeau, MO 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.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Cape Girardeau
Coverage:
100.00% of Cape Girardeau
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 75.90% 4G: 99.42% 3G or 2G: 99.96%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Cape Girardeau
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 Cape Girardeau) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
75.90% |
35.96% |
4G |
99.42% |
95.56% |
2G or 3G |
99.96% |
99.80% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 75.90% 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 #3 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Cape Girardeau mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Cape Girardeau
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 75.90% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.99% of Cape Girardeau homes. 99.44% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Cape Girardeau
Coverage:
99.47% of Cape Girardeau
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 98.79% 4G: 94.84% 3G or 2G: 98.05%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Cape Girardeau
T-Mobile covers 99.47% 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 Cape Girardeau) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
98.79% |
91.44% |
4G |
94.84% |
74.75% |
2G or 3G |
98.05% |
86.72% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 98.79% 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 Cape Girardeau mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Cape Girardeau
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 98.79% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.41% of Cape Girardeau homes. 98.60% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Cape Girardeau
Coverage:
100.00% of Cape Girardeau
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 99.83% 4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Cape Girardeau
AT&T 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 Cape Girardeau) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
99.83% |
98.29% |
4G |
100.00% |
99.99% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 99.83% 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 Cape Girardeau mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Cape Girardeau
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 99.83% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Cape Girardeau 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 Cape Girardeau homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Cape Girardeau land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Cape Girardeau Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Cape Girardeau, MO. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Cape Girardeau ranks #700 out of 3073 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Missouri.
Best Cape Girardeau Cell Provider Key
The western parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northeastern areas of Cape Girardeau where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Cape Girardeau, MO: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Cape Girardeau. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 99.83% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Cape Girardeau homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Cape Girardeau, MO
If the price of a Cape Girardeau mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Cape Girardeau 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 Cape Girardeau 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.
Cape Girardeau, MO Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Cape Girardeau Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Cape Girardeau 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 Cape Girardeau covering 99.85% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (46,273 people) and 100.0% of the land (89.6 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Cape Girardeau
Cape Girardeau 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Cape Girardeau cover 99.85% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 98.36% or 88.1 square miles of Cape Girardeau are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Cape Girardeau comes from AT&T Wireless with 99.83% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Cape Girardeau
Cape Girardeau 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 Cape Girardeau, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Cape Girardeau with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Cape Girardeau 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 Cape Girardeau houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Cape Girardeau land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 99.83% in Cape Girardeau.
- The top estimated average speed in Cape Girardeau, estimated at 70.88, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Cities Near Cape Girardeau
If you live near Cape Girardeau 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 Cape Girardeau:
Cities close to Cape Girardeau
- East Cape Girardeau, IL: better coverage
- McClure, IL: worse coverage
- Blomeyer, MO: better coverage
- Gordonville, MO: worse coverage
- Egypt Mills, MO: worse coverage
- Scott City, MO: worse coverage
- Jackson, MO: worse coverage
- Oriole, MO: worse coverage
- Dutchtown, MO: worse coverage
- Gale, IL: worse coverage
Cities with similar populations to Cape Girardeau
- Bartlett, TN: better coverage
- North Bethesda, MD: better coverage
- Hanover, PA: worse coverage
- Herndon, VA: better coverage
- Jamesburg, NJ: better coverage
- Johnstown, PA: worse coverage
- Valley Village, CA: better coverage
- Lake Mary, FL: better coverage
- Urbandale, IA: better coverage
- Lake Ridge, VA: better coverage