In Mason City, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Mason City’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Mason City’s 336 residents. 5G reception covers up to 29.88% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Mason City providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Mason City, NE Top Cell Providers
Coverage:
100.00% of Mason City
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 95.91% 3G or 2G: 98.85%
More about Verizon Wireless in Mason City
Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Mason City
Verizon Wireless covers 100.00% of homes in the city 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 Mason City) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
95.91% |
92.88% |
2G or 3G |
98.85% |
99.28% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 95.91% 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 Mason City mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Mason City
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.99% of Mason City homes. 95.29% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
89.67% of Mason City
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 86.20% 3G or 2G: 26.46%
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More about AT&T Wireless in Mason City
AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Mason City
AT&T Wireless covers 89.67% of homes in the city 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 Mason City) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
86.20% |
70.52% |
2G or 3G |
26.46% |
31.44% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 86.20% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Mason City mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Mason City
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 86.70% of Mason City homes. 26.45% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Mason City homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Mason City land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Mason City Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Mason City, NE. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Mason City ranks #410 out of 1333 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Nebraska.
Best Mason City Cell Provider Key
The northern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southwestern areas of Mason City where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Mason City, NE: Verizon Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, Verizon Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Mason City. Verizon Wireless has 4G that covers 99.99% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Mason City homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Mason City, NE
If the price of a Mason City mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Mason City 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 Mason City wireless plan will quickly rise if you add additional lines or features such as a hotspot or unlimited data.
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 Mason City, NE
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Mason City, 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 Mason City and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about Viaero Wireless in Mason City
Viaero Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Mason City
Viaero Wireless covers 97.00% of homes in the city 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 Mason City) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
97.00% |
95.77% |
2G or 3G |
93.32% |
87.25% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 97.00% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Viaero Wireless as #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Mason City mobile providers.
Viaero Wireless Voice Quality in Mason City
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.00% of Mason City homes. 93.32% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
US Cellular 5G available in Mason City
Coverage:
97.37% of Mason City
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 29.88% 4G: 61.16% 3G or 2G: 97.37%
More about US Cellular in Mason City
US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Mason City
US Cellular covers 97.37% of homes in the city 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 Mason City) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
29.88% |
6.46% |
4G |
61.16% |
36.03% |
2G or 3G |
97.37% |
95.16% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 29.88% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 61.16% 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 Mason City mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Mason City
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 29.88% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 88.77% of Mason City homes. 97.37% 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 Mason City than the major cell carriers AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. This is likely only true in and around the proper city boundaries.
Mason City, NE Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Mason City Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Mason City may vary based on your provider and location. The map above shows the fastest mobile data speeds in and around the city. 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 Mason City covering 29.88% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (336 people) and 100.0% of the land (109.9 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Mason City
Mason City 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Mason City cover 29.88% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 6.46% or 7.1 square miles of Mason City are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Mason City comes from US Cellular with 29.88% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Mason City
Mason City 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 Mason City, 97.06% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.99% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Mason City with 99.99% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Mason City for You
If you’re still struggling to choose a cell phone provider in the city, some of these facts may help you decide:
- Coverage to Mason City houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Mason City land is provided by Verizon Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from US Cellular reporting 29.88% in Mason City.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless, covering 99.99% of Mason City.
- The top estimated average speed in Mason City, estimated at 45.68, Mbps is available through US Cellular.
Mobile Service Cities Near Mason City
If you live near Mason City but aren’t technically in the city, 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 Mason City:
Cities close to Mason City
- Ansley, NE: better coverage
- Litchfield, NE: worse coverage
- Westerville, NE: worse coverage
- Berwyn, NE: better coverage
- Hazard, NE: worse coverage
- Arcadia, NE: worse coverage
- Loup City, NE: better coverage
- Miller, NE: worse coverage
- Sumner, NE: worse coverage
- Pleasanton, NE: worse coverage
Cities with similar populations to Mason City
- Woodruff, UT: better coverage
- Barnes City, IA: better coverage
- Bass, KY: worse coverage
- Baton Rouge, SC: better coverage
- Belleville, NY: better coverage
- Belmont, IN: worse coverage
- Biehle, MO: better coverage
- Big Springs, WV: worse coverage
- Bigler, PA: better coverage
- Bison, SD: better coverage