In Mills County, you’ll select from 6 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Mills County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.99% of Mills County’s 14,484 residents. 5G reception covers up to 77.64% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Mills County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Mills 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.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Mills County
Coverage:
20.88% of Mills County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 20.68% 4G: 0.40% 3G or 2G: 0.36%
More about Verizon Wireless in Mills County
Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Mills County
Verizon Wireless covers 20.88% 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 Mills County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
20.68% |
27.00% |
4G |
0.40% |
0.64% |
2G or 3G |
0.36% |
0.65% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 20.68% 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 #6 out of 6 for a combination of coverage and speed among Mills County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Mills County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 20.68% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.41% of Mills County homes. 0.34% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Mills County
Coverage:
83.06% of Mills County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 13.84% 4G: 57.40% 3G or 2G: 80.74%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Mills County
T-Mobile covers 83.06% 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 Mills County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
13.84% |
23.61% |
4G |
57.40% |
29.45% |
2G or 3G |
80.74% |
46.83% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 13.84% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 57.40% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #4 out of 6 for a combination of coverage and speed among Mills County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Mills County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 13.84% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 73.04% of Mills County homes. 81.52% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
99.62% of Mills County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 94.31% 3G or 2G: 97.45%
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More about AT&T Wireless in Mills County
AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Mills County
AT&T Wireless covers 99.62% 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 Mills County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
94.31% |
90.78% |
2G or 3G |
97.45% |
96.06% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 94.31% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #3 out of 6 for a combination of coverage and speed among Mills County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Mills County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.02% of Mills County homes. 97.45% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Mills County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Mills County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Mills County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Mills County, IA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Mills County ranks #1864 out of 2384 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Iowa.
Best Mills County Cell Provider Key
The western parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northeastern areas of Mills County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Mills 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 Mills County. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 20.68% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 99.62% of Mills County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Mills County, IA
If the price of a Mills County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Mills 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 Mills 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 Mills County, IA
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Mills 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 Mills County and the providers’ coverage areas.
Coverage:
99.77% of Mills County
0.02% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 99.18% 3G or 2G: 99.75%
More about Chat Mobility in Mills County
Chat Mobility Data Speeds and Coverage in Mills County
Chat Mobility covers 99.77% 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 Mills County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.18% |
98.88% |
2G or 3G |
99.75% |
99.53% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.18% of homes. 0.57% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Chat Mobility as #2 out of 6 for a combination of coverage and speed among Mills County mobile providers.
Chat Mobility Voice Quality in Mills County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.18% of Mills County homes. 99.56% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
47.77% of Mills County
0.59% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 36.19% 3G or 2G: 36.28%
More about Viaero Wireless in Mills County
Viaero Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Mills County
Viaero Wireless covers 47.77% 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 Mills County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
36.19% |
65.06% |
2G or 3G |
36.28% |
61.97% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 36.19% of homes. 0.09% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Viaero Wireless as #5 out of 6 for a combination of coverage and speed among Mills County mobile providers.
Viaero Wireless Voice Quality in Mills County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 36.19% of Mills County homes. 36.28% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
US Cellular 5G available in Mills County
Coverage:
99.84% of Mills County
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 71.16% 4G: 93.79% 3G or 2G: 99.72%
More about US Cellular in Mills County
US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Mills County
US Cellular covers 99.84% 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 Mills County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
71.16% |
41.44% |
4G |
93.79% |
86.22% |
2G or 3G |
99.72% |
99.44% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 71.16% 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 6 for a combination of coverage and speed among Mills County mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Mills County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 71.16% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.67% of Mills County homes. 99.72% 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 Mills County than the major cell carriers AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. This is likely only true in and around the proper county boundaries.
Mills County, IA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Mills County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Mills 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 Mills County covering 77.64% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.97% of the county. Overall, 99.99% of homes (14,484 people) and 100.0% of the land (437.3 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Mills County
Mills County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Mills County cover 77.64% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 56.16% or 245.7 square miles of Mills County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Mills County comes from US Cellular with 71.16% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Mills County
Mills 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 Mills County, 99.86% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.97% is covered by 4G HD voice service. US Cellular has the best 4G network in Mills County with 99.67% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Mills 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 Mills County houses is best with service from US Cellular, with 99.84% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Mills County land is provided by US Cellular at 99.57% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from US Cellular reporting 71.16% in Mills County.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with US Cellular, covering 99.67% of Mills County.
- The top estimated average speed in Mills County, estimated at 50.52, Mbps is available through US Cellular.
Mobile Service Counties Near Mills County
If you live near Mills 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 Mills County:
Counties close to Mills County
- Sarpy County, NE: better coverage
- Cass County, NE: worse coverage
- Montgomery County, IA: worse coverage
- Saunders County, NE: worse coverage
- Adams County, IA: worse coverage
- Union County, IA: better coverage
- Polk County, NE: worse coverage
- Clarke County, IA: better coverage
- Merrick County, NE: worse coverage
- Lucas County, IA: better coverage
Counties with similar populations to Mills County
- Woods County, OK: better coverage
- Howard County, AR: better coverage
- Howard County, IA: better coverage
- Howard County, MO: better coverage
- Worth County, IA: better coverage
- Huerfano County, CO: better coverage
- Hughes County, OK: better coverage
- Humboldt County, IA: better coverage
- Humphreys County, MS: better coverage
- Humphreys County, TN: better coverage