In De Soto Parish, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of De Soto Parish’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of De Soto Parish’s 26,812 residents. 5G reception covers up to 95.14% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the De Soto Parish providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
De Soto Parish, LA 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:
99.79% of De Soto Parish
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 93.45% 3G or 2G: 98.62%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in De Soto Parish
Verizon Wireless covers 99.79% 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 De Soto Parish) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
93.45% |
77.95% |
2G or 3G |
98.62% |
95.07% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 93.45% 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 De Soto Parish mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in De Soto Parish
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.77% of De Soto Parish homes. 93.91% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in De Soto Parish
Coverage:
96.27% of De Soto Parish
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 91.42% 4G: 70.04% 3G or 2G: 65.32%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in De Soto Parish
T-Mobile covers 96.27% 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 De Soto Parish) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
91.42% |
81.33% |
4G |
70.04% |
52.10% |
2G or 3G |
65.32% |
56.01% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 91.42% 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 De Soto Parish mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in De Soto Parish
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 91.42% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 94.32% of De Soto Parish homes. 65.33% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in De Soto Parish
Coverage:
100.00% of De Soto Parish
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 82.51% 4G: 98.76% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in De Soto Parish
AT&T Wireless covers 100.00% 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 De Soto Parish) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
82.51% |
57.19% |
4G |
98.76% |
96.44% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 82.51% 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 #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among De Soto Parish mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in De Soto Parish
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 82.51% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.89% of De Soto Parish 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 De Soto Parish homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as De Soto Parish land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the De Soto Parish Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in De Soto Parish, LA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, De Soto Parish ranks #1033 out of 1597 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Louisiana.
Best De Soto Parish Cell Provider Key
The eastern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southeastern areas of De Soto Parish where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in De Soto Parish, LA: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in De Soto Parish. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 91.42% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of De Soto Parish homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in De Soto Parish, LA
If the price of a De Soto Parish mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in De Soto Parish 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 De Soto Parish 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 De Soto Parish, LA
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in De Soto Parish, 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 De Soto Parish and the providers’ coverage areas.
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Cellular One Data Speeds and Coverage in De Soto Parish
Cellular One covers 69.79% of homes in the county with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 2G or 3G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in De Soto Parish) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
2G or 3G |
45.87% |
20.37% |
45.87% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Cellular One as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among De Soto Parish mobile providers.
Cellular One Voice Quality in De Soto Parish
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.00% of De Soto Parish homes. 69.79% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
De Soto Parish, LA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
De Soto Parish Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in De Soto Parish 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 De Soto Parish covering 95.14% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.97% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (26,812 people) and 100.0% of the land (876.4 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in De Soto Parish
De Soto Parish 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in De Soto Parish cover 95.14% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 85.84% or 752.3 square miles of De Soto Parish are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in De Soto Parish comes from T-Mobile with 91.42% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in De Soto Parish
De Soto Parish 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 De Soto Parish, 99.24% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.97% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in De Soto Parish with 99.89% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in De Soto Parish 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 De Soto Parish houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all De Soto Parish land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 91.42% in De Soto Parish.
- The top estimated average speed in De Soto Parish, estimated at 64.91, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near De Soto Parish
If you live near De Soto Parish 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 De Soto Parish:
Counties close to De Soto Parish
- Red River Parish, LA: worse coverage
- Panola County, TX: worse coverage
- Rusk County, TX: worse coverage
- Jackson Parish, LA: worse coverage
- Caldwell Parish, LA: worse coverage
- Franklin Parish, LA: better coverage
- Henderson County, TX: worse coverage
- Navarro County, TX: worse coverage
- Rankin County, MS: better coverage
- Somervell County, TX: worse coverage
Counties with similar populations to De Soto Parish
- Montezuma County, CO: better coverage
- Meeker County, MN: better coverage
- Meigs County, OH: worse coverage
- Menominee County, MI: worse coverage
- Mercer County, KY: better coverage
- Miami County, IN: worse coverage
- Miami County, KS: better coverage
- Minidoka County, ID: better coverage
- Monroe County, GA: worse coverage
- Monroe County, IL: better coverage