In Elkton, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Elkton’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Elkton’s 1,258 residents. 5G reception covers up to 98.77% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Elkton providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Elkton, SD 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 Elkton
Verizon Wireless covers 100.00% 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 Elkton) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.76% |
98.58% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.76% 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 Elkton mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Elkton
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Elkton homes. 99.69% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Elkton
Coverage:
100.00% of Elkton
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 98.77% 4G: 99.79% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Elkton
AT&T Wireless covers 100.00% 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 Elkton) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
98.77% |
96.56% |
4G |
99.79% |
99.39% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 98.77% 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 #1 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Elkton mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Elkton
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 98.77% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.97% of Elkton homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Elkton
Coverage:
96.53% of Elkton
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 47.55% 4G: 54.18% 3G or 2G: 91.66%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Elkton
T-Mobile covers 96.53% 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 Elkton) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
47.55% |
69.88% |
4G |
54.18% |
39.21% |
2G or 3G |
91.66% |
79.04% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 47.55% 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 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Elkton mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Elkton
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 47.55% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 86.23% of Elkton homes. 91.66% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Elkton homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Elkton land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Elkton Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Elkton, SD. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Elkton ranks #353 out of 1046 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in South Dakota.
Best Elkton Cell Provider Key
The western parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northeastern areas of Elkton where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Elkton, SD: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Elkton. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 98.77% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Elkton homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Elkton, SD
If the price of a Elkton mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Elkton 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 Elkton 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.
Elkton, SD Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Elkton Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Elkton 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 Elkton covering 98.77% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (1,258 people) and 100.0% of the land (122.4 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Elkton
Elkton 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Elkton cover 98.77% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 96.60% or 118.2 square miles of Elkton are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Elkton comes from AT&T Wireless with 98.77% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Elkton
Elkton 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 Elkton, 99.91% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Elkton with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Elkton 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 Elkton houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Elkton land is provided by Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 98.77% in Elkton.
- The top estimated average speed in Elkton, estimated at 70.13, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Cities Near Elkton
If you live near Elkton 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 Elkton:
Cities close to Elkton
- Verdi, MN: worse coverage
- Bushnell, SD: better coverage
- Aurora, SD: better coverage
- Lake Benton, MN: better coverage
- Ward, SD: worse coverage
- White, SD: worse coverage
- Brookings, SD: better coverage
- Flandreau, SD: better coverage
- Sunnyview, SD: better coverage
- Hendricks, MN: worse coverage
Cities with similar populations to Elkton
- La Plata, NM: better coverage
- Surrency, GA: worse coverage
- Stewardson, IL: worse coverage
- St. Mary, KY: worse coverage
- Okolona, TN: worse coverage
- Marietta, WA: better coverage
- Ludlow Center, MA: better coverage
- Lott, TX: worse coverage
- Lima Center, WI: worse coverage
- Laurel, NY: better coverage