In Lyon County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Lyon County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Lyon County’s 25,269 residents. 5G reception covers up to 98.86% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Lyon County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Lyon County, MN 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:
100.00% of Lyon County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Lyon County
Verizon Wireless covers 100.00% 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 Lyon County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
99.98% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 100.00% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Lyon County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Lyon County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Lyon County homes. 99.93% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Lyon County
Coverage:
100.00% of Lyon County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 90.02% 4G: 99.82% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Lyon 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 Lyon County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
90.02% |
77.04% |
4G |
99.82% |
99.79% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 90.02% 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 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Lyon County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Lyon County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 90.02% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.95% of Lyon County homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Lyon County
Coverage:
99.86% of Lyon County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 91.89% 4G: 77.84% 3G or 2G: 94.63%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Lyon County
T-Mobile covers 99.86% 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 Lyon County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
91.89% |
95.04% |
4G |
77.84% |
77.97% |
2G or 3G |
94.63% |
97.60% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 91.89% 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 Lyon County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Lyon County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 91.89% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 94.20% of Lyon County homes. 95.62% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Lyon County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Lyon County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Lyon County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Lyon County, MN. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Lyon County ranks #1188 out of 2289 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Minnesota.

Best Lyon County Cell Provider Key
The central parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the western areas of Lyon County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Lyon County, MN: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Lyon County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 91.89% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Lyon County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Lyon County, MN
If the price of a Lyon County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Lyon 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 Lyon 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.
Lyon County, MN Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Lyon County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Lyon 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 Lyon County covering 98.86% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (25,269 people) and 100.0% of the land (714.4 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Lyon County

Lyon County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Lyon County cover 98.86% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 96.09% or 686.5 square miles of Lyon County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Lyon County comes from T-Mobile with 91.89% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Lyon County

Lyon 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 Lyon County, 100.00% 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 Lyon County with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Lyon 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 Lyon County houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Lyon County land is provided by Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 91.89% in Lyon County.
- The top estimated average speed in Lyon County, estimated at 65.24, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Lyon County
If you live near Lyon 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 Lyon County:
Counties close to Lyon County
- Lincoln County, MN: worse coverage
- Redwood County, MN: better coverage
- Brookings County, SD: equal coverage
- Kingsbury County, SD: better coverage
- Sibley County, MN: better coverage
- Le Sueur County, MN: better coverage
- Beadle County, SD: better coverage
- Rice County, MN: better coverage
- Goodhue County, MN: worse coverage
- Hand County, SD: worse coverage
Counties with similar populations to Lyon County
- Tishomingo County, MS: worse coverage
- Claiborne County, TN: worse coverage
- Clare County, MI: worse coverage
- Clarendon County, SC: worse coverage
- Clark County, AR: worse coverage
- Clark County, IL: worse coverage
- Clark County, WI: worse coverage
- Clarke County, AL: worse coverage
- Clarke County, MS: worse coverage
- Clay County, IN: worse coverage







