In Great Bend, you’ll select from 5 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Great Bend’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Great Bend’s 17,388 residents. 5G reception covers up to 91.59% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Great Bend providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Great Bend, KS 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:
100.00% of Great Bend
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
More about AT&T Wireless in Great Bend
AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Great Bend
AT&T 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 Great Bend) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 100.00% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #3 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Great Bend mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Great Bend
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Great Bend homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Great Bend
Coverage:
100.00% of Great Bend
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 18.00% 4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Great Bend
Verizon 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 Great Bend) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
18.00% |
12.11% |
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 18.00% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 82.00% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #2 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Great Bend mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Great Bend
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 18.00% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Great Bend homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Great Bend
Coverage:
99.28% of Great Bend
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 91.53% 4G: 76.85% 3G or 2G: 70.28%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Great Bend
T-Mobile covers 99.28% 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 Great Bend) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
91.53% |
85.06% |
4G |
76.85% |
61.25% |
2G or 3G |
70.28% |
61.71% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 91.53% 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 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Great Bend mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Great Bend
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 91.53% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.28% of Great Bend homes. 70.28% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Great Bend homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Great Bend land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Great Bend Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Great Bend, KS. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Great Bend ranks #1057 out of 1811 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Kansas.
Best Great Bend Cell Provider Key
The northwestern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southern areas of Great Bend where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Great Bend, KS: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Great Bend. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 91.53% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Great Bend homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Great Bend, KS
If the price of a Great Bend mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Great Bend 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 Great Bend 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 Great Bend, KS
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Great Bend, 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 Great Bend and the providers’ coverage areas.
Coverage:
100.00% of Great Bend
0.14% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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Nex Tech Data Speeds and Coverage in Great Bend
Nex Tech 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 Great Bend) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
100.00% |
99.90% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 100.00% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Nex Tech as #4 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Great Bend mobile providers.
Nex Tech Voice Quality in Great Bend
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Great Bend homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about Viaero Wireless in Great Bend
Viaero Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Great Bend
Viaero Wireless covers 99.90% 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 Great Bend) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.83% |
96.25% |
2G or 3G |
99.78% |
96.02% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.83% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Viaero Wireless as #5 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Great Bend mobile providers.
Viaero Wireless Voice Quality in Great Bend
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.83% of Great Bend homes. 99.78% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Great Bend, KS Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Great Bend Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Great Bend 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 Great Bend covering 91.59% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (17,388 people) and 100.0% of the land (148.8 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Great Bend
Great Bend 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Great Bend cover 91.59% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 85.19% or 126.8 square miles of Great Bend are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Great Bend comes from T-Mobile with 91.53% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Great Bend
Great Bend 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 Great Bend, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless, Verizon Wireless, and Nex Tech has the best 4G network in Great Bend with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Great Bend 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 Great Bend houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, Verizon Wireless, and Nex Tech, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Great Bend land is provided by AT&T Wireless, Verizon Wireless, and Nex Tech at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 91.53% in Great Bend.
- The top estimated average speed in Great Bend, estimated at 64.99, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Cities Near Great Bend
If you live near Great Bend 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 Great Bend:
Cities close to Great Bend
- Dundee, KS: worse coverage
- Heizer, KS: better coverage
- Ellinwood, KS: better coverage
- Seward, KS: worse coverage
- Pawnee Rock, KS: worse coverage
- Albert, KS: worse coverage
- Silica, KS: worse coverage
- Raymond, KS: worse coverage
- Bushton, KS: better coverage
- Timken, KS: worse coverage
Cities with similar populations to Great Bend
- Cairo, GA: better coverage
- Barrington, RI: better coverage
- Bedford, OH: better coverage
- Belen, NM: better coverage
- Bellaire, TX: better coverage
- Woodcrest, CA: better coverage
- Wolf Trap, VA: better coverage
- Wolcott, CT: better coverage
- Windham, ME: better coverage
- Berwick, PA: better coverage