In Jackson County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Jackson County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Jackson County’s 2,806 residents. 5G reception covers up to 85.98% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Jackson County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Jackson County, 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.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Jackson County
Coverage:
100.00% of Jackson County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.65% 4G: 98.89% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Jackson 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 Jackson County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.65% |
2.76% |
4G |
98.89% |
94.96% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.65% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 98.89% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #3 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Jackson County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Jackson County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.65% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.62% of Jackson County homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Jackson County
Coverage:
100.00% of Jackson County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 25.03% 4G: 99.37% 3G or 2G: 99.94%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Jackson County
Verizon 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 Jackson County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
25.03% |
19.77% |
4G |
99.37% |
97.89% |
2G or 3G |
99.94% |
99.81% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 25.03% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 74.34% 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 Jackson County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Jackson County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 25.03% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Jackson County homes. 99.10% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Jackson County
Coverage:
87.53% of Jackson County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 86.36% 4G: 67.28% 3G or 2G: 14.50%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Jackson County
T-Mobile covers 87.53% 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 Jackson County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
86.36% |
75.73% |
4G |
67.28% |
38.50% |
2G or 3G |
14.50% |
31.47% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 86.36% 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 Jackson County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Jackson County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 86.36% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 82.36% of Jackson County homes. 14.50% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Jackson County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Jackson County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Jackson County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Jackson County, SD. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Jackson County ranks #670 out of 1046 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in South Dakota.
Best Jackson County Cell Provider Key
The southern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southwestern areas of Jackson County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Jackson County, SD: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Jackson County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 86.36% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Jackson County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Jackson County, SD
If the price of a Jackson County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Jackson 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 Jackson 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.
Jackson County, SD Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Jackson County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Jackson 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 Jackson County covering 85.98% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (2,806 people) and 100.0% of the land (1,863.9 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Jackson County
Jackson County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Jackson County cover 85.98% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 76.28% or 1,421.8 square miles of Jackson County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Jackson County comes from T-Mobile with 86.36% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Jackson County
Jackson 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 Jackson County, 99.71% 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 Jackson County with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Jackson 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 Jackson County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Jackson County land is provided by AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 86.36% in Jackson County.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless, covering 100.00% of Jackson County.
- The top estimated average speed in Jackson County, estimated at 61.32, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Jackson County
If you live near Jackson 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 Jackson County:
Counties close to Jackson County
- Mellette County, SD: worse coverage
- Custer County, SD: worse coverage
- Brule County, SD: better coverage
- Aurora County, SD: better coverage
- Davison County, SD: better coverage
- Hanson County, SD: better coverage
- McCook County, SD: better coverage
- Minnehaha County, SD: better coverage
- Rock County, MN: worse coverage
- Nobles County, MN: better coverage
Counties with similar populations to Jackson County
- San Miguel County, CO: worse coverage
- Sioux County, NE: worse coverage
- Sioux County, ND: worse coverage
- Sierra County, NM: better coverage
- Sierra County, CA: better coverage
- Sherman County, TX: better coverage
- Sherman County, OR: better coverage
- Sherman County, NE: worse coverage
- Sherman County, KS: better coverage
- Sheridan County, NE: worse coverage