In Mellette County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Mellette County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Mellette County’s 1,918 residents. 5G reception covers up to 64.18% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Mellette County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Mellette 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.
Coverage:
100.00% of Mellette County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 97.41% 3G or 2G: 99.90%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Mellette 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 Mellette County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
97.41% |
93.87% |
2G or 3G |
99.90% |
99.62% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 97.41% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #1 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Mellette County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Mellette County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Mellette County homes. 95.97% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Mellette County
Coverage:
79.84% of Mellette County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 64.93% 4G: 63.37% 3G or 2G: 1.39%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Mellette County
T-Mobile covers 79.84% 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 Mellette County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
64.93% |
44.71% |
4G |
63.37% |
35.92% |
2G or 3G |
1.39% |
7.95% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 64.93% 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 #2 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Mellette County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Mellette County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 64.93% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 79.84% of Mellette County homes. 1.39% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
99.94% of Mellette County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 93.50% 3G or 2G: 99.84%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Mellette County
AT&T Wireless covers 99.94% 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 Mellette County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
93.50% |
91.40% |
2G or 3G |
99.84% |
99.47% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 93.50% of homes. 6.34% 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 Mellette County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Mellette County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.15% of Mellette County homes. 99.84% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Mellette County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Mellette County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Mellette County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Mellette County, SD. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Mellette County ranks #968 out of 1046 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in South Dakota.
Best Mellette County Cell Provider Key
The central parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northeastern areas of Mellette County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Mellette County, SD: Verizon Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, Verizon Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Mellette County. Verizon Wireless has 5G that covers 64.93% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Mellette County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Mellette County, SD
If the price of a Mellette County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Mellette 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 Mellette 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.
Mellette County, SD Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Mellette County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Mellette 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 Mellette County covering 64.18% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (1,918 people) and 100.0% of the land (1,307.2 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Mellette County
Mellette County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Mellette County cover 64.18% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 44.62% or 583.3 square miles of Mellette County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Mellette County comes from T-Mobile with 64.93% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Mellette County
Mellette 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 Mellette County, 98.57% 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 Mellette County with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Mellette 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 Mellette County houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Mellette County land is provided by Verizon Wireless at 99.99% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 64.93% in Mellette County.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless, covering 100.00% of Mellette County.
- The top estimated average speed in Mellette County, estimated at 38.96, Mbps is available through Verizon Wireless.
Mobile Service Counties Near Mellette County
If you live near Mellette 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 Mellette County:
Counties close to Mellette County
- Jackson County, SD: better coverage
- Aurora County, SD: better coverage
- Hanson County, SD: better coverage
- McCook County, SD: better coverage
- Lincoln County, SD: better coverage
- Minnehaha County, SD: better coverage
- Rock County, MN: worse coverage
- Nobles County, MN: better coverage
- Jackson County, MN: better coverage
- Martin County, MN: better coverage
Counties with similar populations to Mellette County
- Pulaski County, IL: better coverage
- Adair County, IA: better coverage
- Knox County, NE: better coverage
- Knox County, TX: better coverage
- Kusilvak Census Area, AK: worse coverage
- La Salle County, TX: better coverage
- Lake and Peninsula Borough, AK: worse coverage
- Prairie County, AR: better coverage
- Presidio County, TX: better coverage
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK: worse coverage