Mobile Coverage & Cell Phone Plans in Fort Meade, SD


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In Fort Meade, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Fort Meade’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Fort Meade’s 1,409 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.69% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Fort Meade providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.

 

Fort Meade, SD 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.


T-Mobile

T-Mobile 5G available in Fort Meade


Coverage:

99.89% of Fort Meade

97.12% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 99.68% 4G: 97.64% 3G or 2G: 90.72%


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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Fort Meade

T-Mobile covers 99.89% 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 Fort Meade) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
99.68%
98.81%
4G
97.64%
91.77%
2G or 3G
90.72%
75.53%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 99.68% 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 Fort Meade mobile providers.

T-Mobile Voice Quality in Fort Meade

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 99.68% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.89% of Fort Meade homes. 90.72% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Verizon Wireless


Coverage:

100.00% of Fort Meade

96.15% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 99.97% 3G or 2G: 100.00%


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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Fort Meade

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 Fort Meade) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
99.97%
99.86%
2G or 3G
100.00%
100.00%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.97% 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 Fort Meade mobile providers.

Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Fort Meade

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Fort Meade homes. 99.97% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

AT&T Wireless

AT&T Wireless 5G available in Fort Meade


Coverage:

100.00% of Fort Meade

96.67% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 98.93% 4G: 99.99% 3G or 2G: 100.00%


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1-833-652-2264

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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Fort Meade

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 Fort Meade) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
98.93%
96.11%
4G
99.99%
99.95%
2G or 3G
100.00%
100.00%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 98.93% 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 Fort Meade mobile providers.

AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Fort Meade

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 98.93% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Fort Meade 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 Fort Meade homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Fort Meade land area.

 

Fastest Cell Service Down to the Fort Meade Neighborhood

The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Fort Meade, SD. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Fort Meade ranks #238 out of 1046 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in South Dakota.

Map of the fastest cell company in Fort Meade
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Best Fort Meade Cell Provider Key

Verizon
AT&T
T-Mobile
Tie

 

The western parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northern areas of Fort Meade where mobile data speeds are generally slower.

 

Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Fort Meade, SD: T-Mobile

Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Fort Meade. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 99.68% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Fort Meade homes.

 

Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Fort Meade, SD

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

 

Fort Meade, SD Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Map of fastest mobile speeds in Fort Meade
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Fort Meade Fastest Speeds Key

2G
4G
5G

Your mobile coverage in Fort Meade 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 Fort Meade covering 99.69% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (1,409 people) and 100.0% of the land (74.6 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.

 

5G Coverage Map and Availability in Fort Meade

Map of 5G mobile cell service in Fort Meade
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Fort Meade 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 Fort Meade cover 99.69% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 98.86% or 73.7 square miles of Fort Meade are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Fort Meade comes from T-Mobile with 99.68% coverage.

 

4G Coverage Map and Availability in Fort Meade

Map of 4G mobile cell service in Fort Meade
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Fort Meade 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 Fort Meade, 99.99% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Fort Meade with 100.00% coverage.

Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Fort Meade 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 Fort Meade houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
  • The best coverage across all Fort Meade land is provided by Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
  • The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 99.68% in Fort Meade.
  • The top estimated average speed in Fort Meade, estimated at 70.77, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.

 

Mobile Service Cities Near Fort Meade

If you live near Fort Meade but aren’t technically in the city, or you like to explore the region a lot, your coverage availability and speeds may vary.

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