In Dawson, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 86.3% of Dawson’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 95.65% of Dawson’s 93 residents. 5G reception covers up to 18.30% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Dawson providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Dawson, OR 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.
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Dawson
Verizon Wireless covers 78.51% 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 Dawson) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
63.05% |
31.40% |
2G or 3G |
67.94% |
56.22% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 63.05% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #2 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Dawson mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Dawson
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 73.84% of Dawson homes. 70.69% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Dawson
Coverage:
95.65% of Dawson
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 4.44% 4G: 64.79% 3G or 2G: 93.07%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Dawson
AT&T Wireless covers 95.65% 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 Dawson) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
4.44% |
2.54% |
4G |
64.79% |
44.85% |
2G or 3G |
93.07% |
69.56% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 4.44% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 64.79% of homes. 23.84% 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 Dawson mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Dawson
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 4.44% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 86.05% of Dawson homes. 93.07% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Dawson
Coverage:
63.23% of Dawson
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 16.47% 4G: 3.86% 3G or 2G: 55.61%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Dawson
T-Mobile covers 63.23% 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 Dawson) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
16.47% |
18.77% |
4G |
3.86% |
6.13% |
2G or 3G |
55.61% |
30.99% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 16.47% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.00% of homes. 35.28% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #3 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Dawson mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Dawson
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 16.47% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 25.52% of Dawson homes. 61.08% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Dawson homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Dawson land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Dawson Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Dawson, OR. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Dawson ranks #909 out of 1186 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Oregon.

Best Dawson Cell Provider Key
The southeastern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northeastern areas of Dawson where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Dawson, OR: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Dawson. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 16.47% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 95.65% of Dawson homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Dawson, OR
If the price of a Dawson mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Dawson 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 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.
Dawson, OR Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Dawson Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Dawson 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 Dawson covering 18.30% of homes in the area while 4G covers 89.68% of the city. Overall, 95.65% of homes (93 people) and 86.3% of the land (44.4 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Dawson

Dawson 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Dawson cover 18.30% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 18.77% or 9.7 square miles of Dawson are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Dawson comes from T-Mobile with 16.47% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Dawson

Dawson 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, 74.18% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 89.68% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Dawson with 86.05% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Dawson 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 Dawson houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 95.65% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Dawson land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 76.79% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 16.47% in Dawson.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with AT&T Wireless, covering 86.05% of Dawson.
- The top estimated average speed in Dawson, estimated at 29.78, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Cities Near Dawson
If you live near Dawson 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 Dawson:
Cities close to Dawson
- Bellfountain, OR: worse coverage
- Monroe, OR: better coverage
- Glenbrook, OR: worse coverage
- Alsea, OR: worse coverage
- Horton, OR: better coverage
- Peoria, OR: better coverage
- Philomath, OR: better coverage
- Miller, OR: better coverage
- Lancaster, OR: better coverage
- Blachly, OR: worse coverage
Cities with similar populations to Dawson
- Casa Loma, CA: worse coverage
- Blair, WV: worse coverage
- Carp, MN: better coverage
- Wildcat, PA: better coverage
- Bucu, VA: better coverage
- Saline City, IN: better coverage
- Worthville, GA: better coverage
- Woodrow, WV: worse coverage
- Kilbourn, IA: better coverage
- Arnold, KS: better coverage







