In Hickory County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Hickory County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Hickory County’s 8,279 residents. 5G reception covers up to 81.33% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Hickory County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Hickory 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.
T-Mobile 5G available in Hickory County
Coverage:
86.93% of Hickory County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 74.31% 4G: 51.55% 3G or 2G: 66.81%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Hickory County
T-Mobile covers 86.93% 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 Hickory County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
74.31% |
65.90% |
4G |
51.55% |
38.74% |
2G or 3G |
66.81% |
58.15% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 74.31% 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 Hickory County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Hickory County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 74.31% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 86.34% of Hickory County homes. 67.68% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Hickory County
Coverage:
100.00% of Hickory County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 57.14% 4G: 95.89% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Hickory County
AT&T Wireless covers 100.00% 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 Hickory County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
57.14% |
33.77% |
4G |
95.89% |
91.35% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 57.14% 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 #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Hickory County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Hickory County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 57.14% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.90% of Hickory County homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
99.30% of Hickory County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 93.93% 3G or 2G: 92.86%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Hickory County
Verizon Wireless covers 99.30% 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 Hickory County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
93.93% |
85.68% |
2G or 3G |
92.86% |
87.04% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 93.93% 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 Hickory County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Hickory County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.29% of Hickory County homes. 87.69% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Hickory County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Hickory County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Hickory County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Hickory County, MO. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Hickory County ranks #2275 out of 3073 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Missouri.
Best Hickory County Cell Provider Key
The central parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northwestern areas of Hickory County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Hickory County, MO: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Hickory County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 74.31% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Hickory County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Hickory County, MO
If the price of a Hickory County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Hickory 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 Hickory 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 Hickory County, MO
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Hickory 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 Hickory County and the providers’ coverage areas.
Coverage:
5.66% of Hickory County
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 5.65% 3G or 2G: 1.47%
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Hickory County
US Cellular covers 5.66% 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 Hickory County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
5.65% |
5.75% |
2G or 3G |
1.47% |
1.88% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 5.65% 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 Hickory County mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Hickory County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 5.65% of Hickory County homes. 1.47% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Hickory County, MO Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Hickory County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Hickory 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 Hickory County covering 81.33% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.90% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (8,279 people) and 100.0% of the land (398.8 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Hickory County
Hickory County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Hickory County cover 81.33% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 69.95% or 279.0 square miles of Hickory County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Hickory County comes from T-Mobile with 74.31% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Hickory County
Hickory 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 Hickory County, 97.81% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.90% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Hickory County with 99.29% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Hickory 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 Hickory County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Hickory County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 74.31% in Hickory County.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless, covering 99.29% of Hickory County.
- The top estimated average speed in Hickory County, estimated at 52.76, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Hickory County
If you live near Hickory 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 Hickory County:
Counties close to Hickory County
- St. Clair County, MO: worse coverage
- Camden County, MO: better coverage
- Vernon County, MO: better coverage
- Pulaski County, MO: better coverage
- Bourbon County, KS: better coverage
- Phelps County, MO: better coverage
- Crawford County, MO: better coverage
- Allen County, KS: better coverage
- Woodson County, KS: better coverage
- Washington County, MO: better coverage
Counties with similar populations to Hickory County
- Magoffin County, KY: worse coverage
- Ontonagon County, MI: worse coverage
- Mathews County, VA: better coverage
- Mason County, TX: better coverage
- Martin County, TX: better coverage
- Marion County, AR: better coverage
- Maries County, MO: better coverage
- Maricao Municipio, PR: better coverage
- Mahnomen County, MN: better coverage
- Ouray County, CO: worse coverage