In DeKalb County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.9% of DeKalb County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.96% of DeKalb County’s 20,080 residents. 5G reception covers up to 72.84% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the DeKalb County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
DeKalb County, TN 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:
99.92% of DeKalb County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 87.17% 3G or 2G: 98.67%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in DeKalb County
AT&T Wireless covers 99.92% 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 DeKalb County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
87.17% |
77.30% |
2G or 3G |
98.67% |
97.38% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 87.17% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #1 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among DeKalb County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in DeKalb County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.46% of DeKalb County homes. 98.67% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in DeKalb County
Coverage:
99.74% of DeKalb County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 52.71% 4G: 94.28% 3G or 2G: 98.06%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in DeKalb County
Verizon Wireless covers 99.74% 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 DeKalb County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
52.71% |
33.44% |
4G |
94.28% |
87.79% |
2G or 3G |
98.06% |
96.56% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 52.71% 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 Verizon Wireless as #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among DeKalb County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in DeKalb County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 52.71% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.67% of DeKalb County homes. 92.02% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in DeKalb County
Coverage:
97.47% of DeKalb County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 37.91% 4G: 67.62% 3G or 2G: 94.54%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in DeKalb County
T-Mobile covers 97.47% 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 DeKalb County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
37.91% |
53.62% |
4G |
67.62% |
60.91% |
2G or 3G |
94.54% |
88.63% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 37.91% 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 #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among DeKalb County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in DeKalb County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 37.91% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 96.60% of DeKalb County homes. 94.56% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of DeKalb County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as DeKalb County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the DeKalb County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in DeKalb County, TN. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, DeKalb County ranks #1589 out of 2054 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Tennessee.
Best DeKalb County Cell Provider Key
The southern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northern areas of DeKalb County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in DeKalb County, TN: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in DeKalb County. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 52.71% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 99.92% of DeKalb County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in DeKalb County, TN
If the price of a DeKalb County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in DeKalb 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 DeKalb 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 DeKalb County, TN
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in DeKalb 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 DeKalb County and the providers’ coverage areas.
US Cellular 5G available in DeKalb County
Coverage:
0.07% of DeKalb County
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.04% 4G: 0.01% 3G or 2G: 0.04%
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in DeKalb County
US Cellular covers 0.07% 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 DeKalb County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.04% |
0.05% |
4G |
0.01% |
0.02% |
2G or 3G |
0.04% |
0.06% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.04% 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 US Cellular as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among DeKalb County mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in DeKalb County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.04% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.02% of DeKalb County homes. 0.04% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
DeKalb County, TN Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
DeKalb County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in DeKalb 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 DeKalb County covering 72.84% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.83% of the county. Overall, 99.96% of homes (20,080 people) and 99.9% of the land (304.1 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in DeKalb County
DeKalb County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in DeKalb County cover 72.84% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 63.61% or 193.6 square miles of DeKalb County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in DeKalb County comes from Verizon Wireless with 52.71% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in DeKalb County
DeKalb 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 DeKalb County, 95.05% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.83% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in DeKalb County with 99.67% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in DeKalb 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 DeKalb County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.92% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all DeKalb County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 99.80% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from Verizon Wireless reporting 52.71% in DeKalb County.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless, covering 99.67% of DeKalb County.
- The top estimated average speed in DeKalb County, estimated at 34.87, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Counties Near DeKalb County
If you live near DeKalb 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 DeKalb County:
Counties close to DeKalb County
- White County, TN: better coverage
- Rutherford County, TN: better coverage
- Cumberland County, TN: better coverage
- Williamson County, TN: better coverage
- Morgan County, TN: worse coverage
- Roane County, TN: better coverage
- Hickman County, TN: better coverage
- Anderson County, TN: better coverage
- Knox County, TN: better coverage
- Humphreys County, TN: better coverage
Counties with similar populations to DeKalb County
- Otsego County, MI: better coverage
- Oglala Lakota County, SD: better coverage
- Oglethorpe County, GA: better coverage
- Ohio County, KY: better coverage
- Orange County, IN: better coverage
- Orange County, VT: better coverage
- Orleans County, VT: better coverage
- Orocovis Municipio, PR: better coverage
- Osage County, KS: better coverage
- Osage County, MO: better coverage