In Dawson County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 93.5% of Dawson County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.32% of Dawson County’s 8,940 residents. 5G reception covers up to 97.08% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Dawson County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Dawson County, MT 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:
97.19% of Dawson County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 93.52% 3G or 2G: 96.13%
1-833-652-2264
More about AT&T Wireless in Dawson County
AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Dawson County
AT&T Wireless covers 97.19% 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 Dawson County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
93.52% |
39.16% |
2G or 3G |
96.13% |
66.01% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 93.52% of homes. 2.61% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Dawson County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Dawson County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 95.89% of Dawson County homes. 96.13% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Dawson County
Coverage:
98.22% of Dawson County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 97.08% 4G: 92.52% 3G or 2G: 91.48%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Dawson County
T-Mobile covers 98.22% 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 Dawson County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
97.08% |
69.97% |
4G |
92.52% |
44.85% |
2G or 3G |
91.48% |
24.26% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 97.08% 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 Dawson County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Dawson County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 97.08% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.22% of Dawson County homes. 91.48% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
97.47% of Dawson County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 96.53% 3G or 2G: 95.74%
More about Verizon Wireless in Dawson County
Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Dawson County
Verizon Wireless covers 97.47% 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 Dawson County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
96.53% |
56.32% |
2G or 3G |
95.74% |
49.35% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 96.53% 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 Dawson County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Dawson County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.16% of Dawson County homes. 96.58% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Dawson County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Dawson County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Dawson County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Dawson County, MT. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Dawson County ranks #287 out of 953 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Montana.
Best Dawson County Cell Provider Key
The southern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northwestern areas of Dawson County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Dawson County, MT: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Dawson County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 97.08% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 98.22% of Dawson County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Dawson County, MT
If the price of a Dawson County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Dawson 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 Dawson 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 Dawson County, MT
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Dawson 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 Dawson County and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about Nemont in Dawson County
Nemont Data Speeds and Coverage in Dawson County
Nemont covers 0.84% 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 Dawson County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
0.79% |
1.10% |
2G or 3G |
0.34% |
0.72% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.79% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Nemont as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Dawson County mobile providers.
Nemont Voice Quality in Dawson County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.79% of Dawson County homes. 0.24% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Dawson County, MT Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Dawson County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Dawson 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 Dawson County covering 97.08% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.08% of the county. Overall, 99.32% of homes (8,939 people) and 93.5% of the land (2,216.8 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Dawson County
Dawson County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Dawson County cover 97.08% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 69.97% or 1,659.6 square miles of Dawson County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Dawson County comes from T-Mobile with 97.08% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Dawson County
Dawson 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 Dawson County, 97.32% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.08% is covered by 4G HD voice service. T-Mobile has the best 4G network in Dawson County with 98.22% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Dawson 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 Dawson County houses is best with service from T-Mobile, with 98.22% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Dawson County land is provided by T-Mobile at 81.80% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 97.08% in Dawson County.
- The top estimated average speed in Dawson County, estimated at 68.93, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Dawson County
If you live near Dawson 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 Dawson County:
Counties close to Dawson County
- Wibaux County, MT: worse coverage
- Prairie County, MT: worse coverage
- Golden Valley County, ND: worse coverage
- McCone County, MT: worse coverage
- Billings County, ND: worse coverage
- Stark County, ND: worse coverage
- Dunn County, ND: worse coverage
- Garfield County, MT: worse coverage
- Mercer County, ND: worse coverage
- Oliver County, ND: worse coverage
Counties with similar populations to Dawson County
- Martinsville City, VA: better coverage
- Morrill County, NE: worse coverage
- Morgan County, UT: worse coverage
- Morgan County, OH: worse coverage
- Mora County, NM: worse coverage
- Montour County, PA: better coverage
- Montmorency County, MI: worse coverage
- Mason County, KY: worse coverage
- Mason County, IL: worse coverage
- Morris County, KS: worse coverage