In Lucas County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.5% of Lucas County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.81% of Lucas County’s 8,634 residents. 5G reception covers up to 90.64% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Lucas County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Lucas County, IA 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:
97.27% of Lucas County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 95.64% 3G or 2G: 61.87%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Lucas County
AT&T Wireless covers 97.27% 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 Lucas County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
95.64% |
86.92% |
2G or 3G |
61.87% |
45.34% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 95.64% 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 Lucas County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Lucas County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.23% of Lucas County homes. 61.87% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Lucas County
Coverage:
94.30% of Lucas County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 54.74% 4G: 70.79% 3G or 2G: 8.11%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Lucas County
T-Mobile covers 94.30% 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 Lucas County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
54.74% |
76.39% |
4G |
70.79% |
61.71% |
2G or 3G |
8.11% |
16.97% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 54.74% 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 #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Lucas County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Lucas County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 54.74% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 94.30% of Lucas County homes. 8.11% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Lucas County
Coverage:
98.84% of Lucas County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 8.21% 4G: 90.40% 3G or 2G: 94.11%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Lucas County
Verizon Wireless covers 98.84% 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 Lucas County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
8.21% |
13.78% |
4G |
90.40% |
75.06% |
2G or 3G |
94.11% |
83.57% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 8.21% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 82.19% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Lucas County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Lucas County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 8.21% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.81% of Lucas County homes. 90.76% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Lucas County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Lucas County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Lucas County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Lucas County, IA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Lucas County ranks #1460 out of 2384 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Iowa.
Best Lucas County Cell Provider Key
The central parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southern areas of Lucas County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Lucas County, IA: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Lucas County. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 54.74% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 98.84% of Lucas County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Lucas County, IA
If the price of a Lucas County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Lucas 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 Lucas 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 Lucas County, IA
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Lucas 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 Lucas County and the providers’ coverage areas.
US Cellular 5G available in Lucas County
Coverage:
99.63% of Lucas County
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 82.20% 4G: 94.74% 3G or 2G: 99.63%
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Lucas County
US Cellular covers 99.63% 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 Lucas County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
82.20% |
60.62% |
4G |
94.74% |
85.04% |
2G or 3G |
99.63% |
98.91% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 82.20% 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 US Cellular as #1 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Lucas County mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Lucas County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 82.20% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.99% of Lucas County homes. 99.63% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Despite being much smaller, US Cellular service is actually better for coverage and speeds in Lucas County than the major cell carriers AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. This is likely only true in and around the proper county boundaries.
Lucas County, IA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Lucas County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Lucas 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 Lucas County covering 90.64% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.69% of the county. Overall, 99.81% of homes (8,634 people) and 99.5% of the land (428.4 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Lucas County
Lucas County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Lucas County cover 90.64% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 81.44% or 350.7 square miles of Lucas County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Lucas County comes from US Cellular with 82.20% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Lucas County
Lucas 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 Lucas County, 97.24% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.69% is covered by 4G HD voice service. US Cellular has the best 4G network in Lucas County with 98.99% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Lucas 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 Lucas County houses is best with service from US Cellular, with 99.63% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Lucas County land is provided by US Cellular at 98.92% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from US Cellular reporting 82.20% in Lucas County.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with US Cellular, covering 98.99% of Lucas County.
- The top estimated average speed in Lucas County, estimated at 58.36, Mbps is available through US Cellular.
Mobile Service Counties Near Lucas County
If you live near Lucas 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 Lucas County:
Counties close to Lucas County
- Clarke County, IA: better coverage
- Monroe County, IA: worse coverage
- Wapello County, IA: better coverage
- Union County, IA: better coverage
- Jefferson County, IA: better coverage
- Adams County, IA: worse coverage
- Henry County, IA: better coverage
- Montgomery County, IA: worse coverage
- Mills County, IA: worse coverage
- Sarpy County, NE: better coverage
Counties with similar populations to Lucas County
- Copper River Census Area, AK: worse coverage
- Taylor County, IA: worse coverage
- Crawford County, IN: worse coverage
- Crawford County, IA: worse coverage
- Crawford County, GA: worse coverage
- Craig County, VA: worse coverage
- Craig County, OK: better coverage
- Covington County, MS: better coverage
- Covington City, VA: better coverage
- Cottonwood County, MN: better coverage