In Howell County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.2% of Howell County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.85% of Howell County’s 39,750 residents. 5G reception covers up to 94.45% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Howell County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Howell 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:
99.05% of Howell County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 91.77% 3G or 2G: 94.16%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Howell County
Verizon Wireless covers 99.05% 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 Howell County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
91.77% |
74.69% |
2G or 3G |
94.16% |
83.06% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 91.77% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Howell County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Howell County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.81% of Howell County homes. 92.63% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Howell County
Coverage:
96.63% of Howell County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 93.43% 4G: 79.50% 3G or 2G: 84.86%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Howell County
T-Mobile covers 96.63% 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 Howell County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
93.43% |
78.94% |
4G |
79.50% |
54.11% |
2G or 3G |
84.86% |
60.58% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 93.43% 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 Howell County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Howell County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 93.43% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 96.15% of Howell County homes. 85.50% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Howell County
Coverage:
99.44% of Howell County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 7.23% 4G: 97.67% 3G or 2G: 98.79%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Howell County
AT&T Wireless covers 99.44% 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 Howell County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
7.23% |
6.40% |
4G |
97.67% |
90.61% |
2G or 3G |
98.79% |
95.33% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 7.23% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 90.44% 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 Howell County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Howell County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 7.23% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.31% of Howell County homes. 98.79% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Howell County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Howell County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Howell County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Howell County, MO. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Howell County ranks #1618 out of 3073 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Missouri.
Best Howell 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 Howell County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Howell County, MO: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Howell County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 93.43% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 99.44% of Howell County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Howell County, MO
If the price of a Howell County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Howell 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 Howell 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 Howell County, MO
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Howell 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 Howell County and the providers’ coverage areas.
US Cellular 5G available in Howell County
Coverage:
99.09% of Howell County
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 66.40% 4G: 86.15% 3G or 2G: 99.09%
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Howell County
US Cellular covers 99.09% 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 Howell County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
66.40% |
34.95% |
4G |
86.15% |
64.99% |
2G or 3G |
99.09% |
96.54% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 66.40% 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 US Cellular as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Howell County mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Howell County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 66.40% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.71% of Howell County homes. 99.08% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Howell County, MO Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Howell County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Howell 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 Howell County covering 94.45% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.67% of the county. Overall, 99.85% of homes (39,750 people) and 99.2% of the land (919.9 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Howell County
Howell County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Howell County cover 94.45% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 80.17% or 743.3 square miles of Howell County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Howell County comes from T-Mobile with 93.43% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Howell County
Howell 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 Howell County, 98.29% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.67% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Howell County with 99.31% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Howell 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 Howell County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.44% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Howell County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 97.42% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 93.43% in Howell County.
- The top estimated average speed in Howell County, estimated at 66.34, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Howell County
If you live near Howell 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 Howell County:
Counties close to Howell County
- Oregon County, MO: worse coverage
- Ozark County, MO: worse coverage
- Ripley County, MO: worse coverage
- Taney County, MO: better coverage
- Butler County, MO: better coverage
- Stone County, MO: better coverage
- Stoddard County, MO: better coverage
- Barry County, MO: better coverage
- New Madrid County, MO: better coverage
- Mississippi County, MO: better coverage
Counties with similar populations to Howell County
- Isle of Wight County, VA: worse coverage
- Rhea County, TN: worse coverage
- Jefferson County, PA: worse coverage
- Jefferson County, IL: better coverage
- Jasper County, IN: better coverage
- Jasper County, IA: better coverage
- Jackson County, OH: worse coverage
- Jackson County, NC: worse coverage
- Jackson County, IN: better coverage
- Itasca County, MN: better coverage