In Lincoln County, you’ll select from 5 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Lincoln County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Lincoln County’s 59,574 residents. 5G reception covers up to 95.88% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Lincoln County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Lincoln 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.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Lincoln County
Coverage:
98.31% of Lincoln County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 50.64% 4G: 96.08% 3G or 2G: 91.82%
More about Verizon Wireless in Lincoln County
Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Lincoln County
Verizon Wireless covers 98.31% 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 Lincoln County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
50.64% |
21.60% |
4G |
96.08% |
89.00% |
2G or 3G |
91.82% |
77.55% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 50.64% 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 Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Lincoln County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Lincoln County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 50.64% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.29% of Lincoln County homes. 88.79% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Lincoln County
Coverage:
100.00% of Lincoln County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 87.20% 4G: 97.79% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
87.20% |
75.55% |
4G |
97.79% |
96.21% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 87.20% 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 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Lincoln County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Lincoln County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 87.20% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.43% of Lincoln County homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Lincoln County
Coverage:
99.58% of Lincoln County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 95.65% 4G: 87.69% 3G or 2G: 96.41%
More about T-Mobile in Lincoln County
T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Lincoln County
T-Mobile covers 99.58% 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 Lincoln County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
95.65% |
91.99% |
4G |
87.69% |
74.09% |
2G or 3G |
96.41% |
85.34% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 95.65% 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 Lincoln County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Lincoln County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 95.65% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.67% of Lincoln County homes. 98.35% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Lincoln County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Lincoln County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Lincoln County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Lincoln County, MO. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Lincoln County ranks #1483 out of 3073 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Missouri.

Best Lincoln County Cell Provider Key
The southeastern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northeastern areas of Lincoln County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Lincoln County, MO: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Lincoln County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 95.65% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Lincoln County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Lincoln County, MO
If the price of a Lincoln County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, MO
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County and the providers’ coverage areas.
Coverage:
31.15% of Lincoln County
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 25.11% 3G or 2G: 0.00%
More about US Cellular in Lincoln County
US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Lincoln County
US Cellular covers 31.15% 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 Lincoln County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
25.11% |
26.79% |
2G or 3G |
0.00% |
0.02% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 25.11% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank US Cellular as #4 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Lincoln County mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Lincoln County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 31.15% of Lincoln County homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about Chariton Valley in Lincoln County
Chariton Valley Data Speeds and Coverage in Lincoln County
Chariton Valley covers 23.27% 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 Lincoln County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
23.27% |
30.52% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 23.27% of homes. We rank Chariton Valley as #5 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Lincoln County mobile providers.
Chariton Valley Voice Quality in Lincoln County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 23.27% of Lincoln County homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Lincoln County, MO Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Lincoln County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County covering 95.88% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.70% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (59,574 people) and 100.0% of the land (626.6 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Lincoln County

Lincoln County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Lincoln County cover 95.88% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 92.29% or 578.3 square miles of Lincoln County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Lincoln County comes from T-Mobile with 95.65% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Lincoln County

Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, 99.22% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.70% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Lincoln County with 99.43% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Lincoln 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 95.65% in Lincoln County.
- The top estimated average speed in Lincoln County, estimated at 67.91, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Lincoln County
If you live near Lincoln 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 Lincoln County:
Counties close to Lincoln County
- Montgomery County, MO: worse coverage
- Jersey County, IL: worse coverage
- Madison County, IL: better coverage
- Boone County, MO: better coverage
- Bond County, IL: worse coverage
- Cooper County, MO: better coverage
- Fayette County, IL: worse coverage
- Effingham County, IL: better coverage
- Jasper County, IL: worse coverage
- Lafayette County, MO: better coverage
Counties with similar populations to Lincoln County
- Gordon County, GA: worse coverage
- St. Martin Parish, LA: better coverage
- St. Charles Parish, LA: better coverage
- Somerset County, ME: worse coverage
- Rusk County, TX: worse coverage
- Jefferson County, TN: better coverage
- Herkimer County, NY: worse coverage
- Henry County, VA: worse coverage
- Harrison County, TX: better coverage
- Grundy County, IL: better coverage









