In Monona County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Monona County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Monona County’s 8,751 residents. 5G reception covers up to 85.48% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Monona County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Monona 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.
T-Mobile 5G available in Monona County
Coverage:
97.63% of Monona County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 84.57% 4G: 79.61% 3G or 2G: 55.09%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Monona County
T-Mobile covers 97.63% 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 Monona County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
84.57% |
77.78% |
4G |
79.61% |
76.70% |
2G or 3G |
55.09% |
55.71% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 84.57% 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 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Monona County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Monona County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 84.57% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.63% of Monona County homes. 55.90% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Monona County
Coverage:
100.00% of Monona County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 3.12% 4G: 94.60% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Monona 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 Monona County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
3.12% |
7.62% |
4G |
94.60% |
88.35% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
99.99% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 3.12% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 94.60% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Monona County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Monona County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 3.12% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.33% of Monona County homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
100.00% of Monona County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 99.70% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Monona 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 Monona County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.70% |
99.01% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.70% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Monona County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Monona County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Monona County homes. 99.81% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Monona County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Monona County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Monona County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Monona County, IA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Monona County ranks #1606 out of 2384 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Iowa.
Best Monona County Cell Provider Key
The eastern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southern areas of Monona County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Monona County, IA: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Monona County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 84.57% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Monona County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Monona County, IA
If the price of a Monona County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Monona 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 Monona 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 Monona County, IA
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Monona 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 Monona County and the providers’ coverage areas.
Coverage:
89.21% of Monona County
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 83.72% 3G or 2G: 11.73%
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Monona County
US Cellular covers 89.21% 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 Monona County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
83.72% |
60.00% |
2G or 3G |
11.73% |
16.45% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 83.72% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank US Cellular as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Monona County mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Monona County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 88.52% of Monona County homes. 11.73% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Monona County, IA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Monona County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Monona 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 Monona County covering 85.48% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (8,751 people) and 100.0% of the land (694.1 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Monona County
Monona County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Monona County cover 85.48% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 79.03% or 548.5 square miles of Monona County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Monona County comes from T-Mobile with 84.57% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Monona County
Monona 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 Monona County, 99.72% 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 Monona County with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Monona 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 Monona County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Monona County land is provided by Verizon Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 84.57% in Monona County.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless, covering 100.00% of Monona County.
- The top estimated average speed in Monona County, estimated at 60.04, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Monona County
If you live near Monona 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 Monona County:
Counties close to Monona County
- Thurston County, NE: worse coverage
- Crawford County, IA: worse coverage
- Carroll County, IA: worse coverage
- Stanton County, NE: worse coverage
- Madison County, NE: worse coverage
- Greene County, IA: better coverage
- Antelope County, NE: worse coverage
- Boone County, IA: better coverage
- Story County, IA: better coverage
- Marshall County, IA: better coverage
Counties with similar populations to Monona County
- Schuyler County, IL: worse coverage
- Gooding County, ID: better coverage
- Goshen County, WY: better coverage
- Gosper County, NE: worse coverage
- Gove County, KS: worse coverage
- Graham County, KS: better coverage
- Grant County, NE: worse coverage
- Sanborn County, SD: better coverage
- Schleicher County, TX: better coverage
- Schley County, GA: better coverage