Mobile Coverage & Cell Phone Plans in Carl, IA


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In Carl, you’ll select from 5 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Carl’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.98% of Carl’s 124 residents. 5G reception covers up to 44.63% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Carl providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.

 

Carl, IA Top Cell Providers

Bark Kid Phones

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


Mint

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.


AT&T Wireless


Coverage:

98.24% of Carl

96.67% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 97.75% 3G or 2G: 21.96%


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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Carl

AT&T Wireless covers 98.24% 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 Carl) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
97.75%
97.56%
2G or 3G
21.96%
24.03%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 97.75% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #1 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Carl mobile providers.

AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Carl

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.24% of Carl homes. 21.96% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Verizon Wireless


Coverage:

77.59% of Carl

96.15% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 69.22% 3G or 2G: 71.84%


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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Carl

Verizon Wireless covers 77.59% 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 Carl) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
69.22%
61.84%
2G or 3G
71.84%
63.47%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 69.22% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #4 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Carl mobile providers.

Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Carl

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 77.57% of Carl homes. 71.52% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

T-Mobile

T-Mobile 5G available in Carl


Coverage:

80.47% of Carl

97.12% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 44.63% 4G: 14.55% 3G or 2G: 24.03%


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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Carl

T-Mobile covers 80.47% 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 Carl) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
44.63%
46.33%
4G
14.55%
23.06%
2G or 3G
24.03%
27.67%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 44.63% 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 #5 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Carl mobile providers.

T-Mobile Voice Quality in Carl

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 44.63% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 80.47% of Carl homes. 24.02% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Carl homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Carl land area.

 

Fastest Cell Service Down to the Carl Neighborhood

The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Carl, IA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Carl ranks #1737 out of 2384 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Iowa.

Map of the fastest cell company in Carl
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Best Carl Cell Provider Key

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AT&T
T-Mobile
Tie

 

The southwestern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northern areas of Carl where mobile data speeds are generally slower.

 

Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Carl, IA: AT&T Wireless

Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Carl. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 44.63% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 98.24% of Carl homes.

 

Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Carl, IA

If the price of a Carl mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Carl 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 Carl wireless plan will quickly rise if you add additional lines or features such as a hotspot or unlimited data.

Mint

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.


Cricket Wireless

Coverage:

AT&T Network

Data Speeds:

Same as AT&T above

Plans start at $35/mo.

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Boost Mobile

Coverage:

T-Mobile Network

Data Speeds:

Same as T-Mobile above

Plans start at $35/mo.

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Coverage:

Verizon Network

Data Speeds:

Same as Verizon above

Plans start at $35/mo.

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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 Carl, IA

The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Carl, 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 Carl and the providers’ coverage areas.

US Cellular

US Cellular 5G available in Carl


Coverage:

92.14% of Carl

10.17% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 5.84% 4G: 45.34% 3G or 2G: 92.14%


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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Carl

US Cellular covers 92.14% 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 Carl) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
5.84%
7.71%
4G
45.34%
47.78%
2G or 3G
92.14%
93.15%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 5.84% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 45.34% of homes. 40.96% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank US Cellular as #3 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Carl mobile providers.

US Cellular Voice Quality in Carl

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 5.84% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 83.66% of Carl homes. 92.14% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Chat Mobility


Coverage:

97.04% of Carl

0.02% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 88.68% 3G or 2G: 97.01%


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Chat Mobility Data Speeds and Coverage in Carl

Chat Mobility covers 97.04% 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 Carl) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
88.68%
90.22%
2G or 3G
97.01%
97.51%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 88.68% of homes. 8.33% 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 Carl mobile providers.

Chat Mobility Voice Quality in Carl

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 88.68% of Carl homes. 94.74% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

 

Carl, IA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Map of fastest mobile speeds in Carl
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Carl Fastest Speeds Key

2G
4G
5G

Your mobile coverage in Carl 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 Carl covering 44.63% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.85% of the city. Overall, 99.98% of homes (124 people) and 100.0% of the land (31.2 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.

 

5G Coverage Map and Availability in Carl

Map of 5G mobile cell service in Carl
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Carl 5G Coverage Key

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5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Carl cover 44.63% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 46.33% or 14.5 square miles of Carl are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Carl comes from T-Mobile with 44.63% coverage.

 

4G Coverage Map and Availability in Carl

Map of 4G mobile cell service in Carl
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Carl 4G Coverage Key

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4G/LTE networks have become one of the nation’s most common mobile coverage types for data, and in some locations, voice calls. In Carl, 99.43% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.84% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Carl with 98.24% coverage.

Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Carl 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 Carl houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 98.24% of homes covered.
  • The best coverage across all Carl land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 98.08% of land area covered.
  • The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 44.63% in Carl.
  • The best 4G coverage is obtainable with AT&T Wireless, covering 98.24% of Carl.
  • The top estimated average speed in Carl, estimated at 39.10, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.

 

Mobile Service Cities Near Carl

If you live near Carl but aren’t technically in the city, or you like to explore the region a lot, your coverage availability and speeds may vary.

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