Mobile Coverage & Cell Phone Plans in Deer Lodge County, MT


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In Deer Lodge County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 80.9% of Deer Lodge County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.57% of Deer Lodge County’s 9,421 residents. 5G reception covers up to 95.99% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Deer Lodge County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.

 

Deer Lodge County, MT 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

AT&T Wireless 5G available in Deer Lodge County


Coverage:

99.57% of Deer Lodge County

96.67% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 95.62% 4G: 97.86% 3G or 2G: 99.39%


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1-833-652-2264

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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Deer Lodge County

AT&T Wireless covers 99.57% 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 Deer Lodge County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
95.62%
45.42%
4G
97.86%
60.56%
2G or 3G
99.39%
79.95%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 95.62% 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 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Deer Lodge County mobile providers.

AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Deer Lodge County

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 95.62% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.18% of Deer Lodge County homes. 99.39% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

T-Mobile

T-Mobile 5G available in Deer Lodge County


Coverage:

97.02% of Deer Lodge County

97.12% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 96.04% 4G: 92.95% 3G or 2G: 86.65%


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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Deer Lodge County

T-Mobile covers 97.02% 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 Deer Lodge County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
96.04%
44.02%
4G
92.95%
32.60%
2G or 3G
86.65%
25.06%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 96.04% 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 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Deer Lodge County mobile providers.

T-Mobile Voice Quality in Deer Lodge County

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 96.04% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.02% of Deer Lodge County homes. 86.65% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Verizon Wireless


Coverage:

98.76% of Deer Lodge County

96.15% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 96.46% 3G or 2G: 98.76%


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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Deer Lodge County

Verizon Wireless covers 98.76% 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 Deer Lodge County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
96.46%
49.31%
2G or 3G
98.76%
66.25%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 96.46% 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 Deer Lodge County mobile providers.

Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Deer Lodge County

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.11% of Deer Lodge County homes. 97.04% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

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

 

Fastest Cell Service Down to the Deer Lodge County Neighborhood

The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Deer Lodge County, MT. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Deer Lodge County ranks #329 out of 953 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Montana.

Map of the fastest cell company in Deer Lodge County
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Best Deer Lodge County Cell Provider Key

Verizon
AT&T
T-Mobile
Tie

 

The southern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southwestern areas of Deer Lodge County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.

 

Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Deer Lodge County, MT: T-Mobile

Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Deer Lodge County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 96.04% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 99.57% of Deer Lodge County homes.

 

Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Deer Lodge County, MT

If the price of a Deer Lodge County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Deer Lodge 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 Deer Lodge County 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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Visible

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.

 

Deer Lodge County, MT Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Map of fastest mobile speeds in Deer Lodge County
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Deer Lodge County Fastest Speeds Key

2G
4G
5G

Your mobile coverage in Deer Lodge 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 Deer Lodge County covering 95.99% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.18% of the county. Overall, 99.57% of homes (9,418 people) and 80.9% of the land (595.8 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.

 

5G Coverage Map and Availability in Deer Lodge County

Map of 5G mobile cell service in Deer Lodge County
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Deer Lodge County 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 Deer Lodge County cover 95.99% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 47.36% or 348.9 square miles of Deer Lodge County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Deer Lodge County comes from T-Mobile with 96.04% coverage.

 

4G Coverage Map and Availability in Deer Lodge County

Map of 4G mobile cell service in Deer Lodge County
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Deer Lodge County 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 Deer Lodge County, 97.90% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.18% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Deer Lodge County with 99.18% coverage.

Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Deer Lodge 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 Deer Lodge County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.57% of homes covered.
  • The best coverage across all Deer Lodge County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 80.87% of land area covered.
  • The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 96.04% in Deer Lodge County.
  • The top estimated average speed in Deer Lodge County, estimated at 68.19, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.

 

Mobile Service Counties Near Deer Lodge County

If you live near Deer Lodge 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 Deer Lodge County:

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