In Dent County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 98.1% of Dent County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.76% of Dent County’s 14,421 residents. 5G reception covers up to 75.40% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Dent County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Dent County, MO 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:
90.96% of Dent County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 78.91% 3G or 2G: 78.51%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Dent County
Verizon Wireless covers 90.96% 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 Dent County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
78.91% |
41.86% |
2G or 3G |
78.51% |
42.01% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 78.91% 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 Dent County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Dent County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 90.81% of Dent County homes. 75.80% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Dent County
Coverage:
89.04% of Dent County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 76.53% 4G: 68.99% 3G or 2G: 71.36%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Dent County
T-Mobile covers 89.04% 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 Dent County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
76.53% |
42.69% |
4G |
68.99% |
31.13% |
2G or 3G |
71.36% |
34.70% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 76.53% 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 Dent County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Dent County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 76.53% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 89.04% of Dent County homes. 71.36% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Dent County
Coverage:
99.76% of Dent County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 2.83% 4G: 93.30% 3G or 2G: 99.61%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Dent County
AT&T Wireless covers 99.76% 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 Dent County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
2.83% |
5.31% |
4G |
93.30% |
77.07% |
2G or 3G |
99.61% |
97.24% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 2.83% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 93.30% 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 Dent County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Dent County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 2.83% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.86% of Dent County homes. 99.61% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Dent County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Dent County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Dent County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Dent County, MO. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Dent County ranks #2503 out of 3073 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Missouri.
Best Dent County Cell Provider Key
The central parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southwestern areas of Dent County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Dent County, MO: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Dent County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 76.53% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 99.76% of Dent County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Dent County, MO
If the price of a Dent County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Dent 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 Dent 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 Dent County, MO
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Dent 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 Dent County and the providers’ coverage areas.
US Cellular 5G available in Dent County
Coverage:
81.59% of Dent County
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.01% 4G: 68.76% 3G or 2G: 73.44%
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Dent County
US Cellular covers 81.59% 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 Dent County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.01% |
0.02% |
4G |
68.76% |
28.40% |
2G or 3G |
73.44% |
36.53% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.01% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 68.76% 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 Dent County mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Dent County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.01% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 81.59% of Dent County homes. 73.44% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Dent County, MO Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Dent County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Dent 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 Dent County covering 75.40% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.05% of the county. Overall, 99.76% of homes (14,421 people) and 98.1% of the land (738.5 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Dent County
Dent County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Dent County cover 75.40% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 39.73% or 299.1 square miles of Dent County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Dent County comes from T-Mobile with 76.53% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Dent County
Dent 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 Dent County, 94.20% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.05% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Dent County with 98.86% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Dent 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 Dent County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.76% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Dent County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 98.10% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 76.53% in Dent County.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with AT&T Wireless, covering 98.86% of Dent County.
- The top estimated average speed in Dent County, estimated at 54.34, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Dent County
If you live near Dent 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 Dent County:
Counties close to Dent County
- Iron County, MO: better coverage
- Laclede County, MO: better coverage
- Madison County, MO: better coverage
- Dallas County, MO: better coverage
- Perry County, MO: better coverage
- Polk County, MO: better coverage
- Jackson County, IL: better coverage
- Cedar County, MO: better coverage
- Williamson County, IL: better coverage
- Saline County, IL: better coverage
Counties with similar populations to Dent County
- Patrick County, VA: better coverage
- Loiza Municipio, PR: better coverage
- Ohio County, IN: worse coverage
- Oneida County, ID: better coverage
- Ontonagon County, MI: worse coverage
- Osceola County, IA: better coverage
- Ottawa County, KS: better coverage
- Ouray County, CO: worse coverage
- Palo Alto County, IA: better coverage
- Pamlico County, NC: better coverage