In Montgomery County, you’ll select from 5 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Montgomery County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Montgomery County’s 10,330 residents. 5G reception covers up to 67.84% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Montgomery County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Montgomery 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 Montgomery County
Coverage:
26.94% of Montgomery County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 9.14% 4G: 23.48% 3G or 2G: 5.86%
More about T-Mobile in Montgomery County
T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Montgomery County
T-Mobile covers 26.94% 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 Montgomery County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
9.14% |
9.20% |
4G |
23.48% |
26.04% |
2G or 3G |
5.86% |
6.99% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 9.14% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 14.34% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #4 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Montgomery County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Montgomery County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 9.14% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 25.70% of Montgomery County homes. 5.86% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
2.45% of Montgomery County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 2.35% 3G or 2G: 2.45%
More about Verizon Wireless in Montgomery County
Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Montgomery County
Verizon Wireless covers 2.45% 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 Montgomery County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
2.35% |
1.47% |
2G or 3G |
2.45% |
1.55% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 2.35% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #5 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Montgomery County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Montgomery County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 2.38% of Montgomery County homes. 2.37% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
85.47% of Montgomery County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 81.37% 3G or 2G: 18.70%
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More about AT&T Wireless in Montgomery County
AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Montgomery County
AT&T Wireless covers 85.47% 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 Montgomery County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
81.37% |
88.67% |
2G or 3G |
18.70% |
43.93% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 81.37% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #3 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Montgomery County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Montgomery County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 84.22% of Montgomery County homes. 18.70% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Montgomery County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Montgomery County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Montgomery County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Montgomery County, IA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Montgomery County ranks #2158 out of 2384 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Iowa.
Best Montgomery 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 Montgomery County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County. AT&T Wireless has 4G that covers 84.22% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 85.47% of Montgomery County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Montgomery County, IA
If the price of a Montgomery County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery County, IA
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County and the providers’ coverage areas.
Coverage:
99.93% of Montgomery County
0.02% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 99.84% 3G or 2G: 99.93%
More about Chat Mobility in Montgomery County
Chat Mobility Data Speeds and Coverage in Montgomery County
Chat Mobility covers 99.93% 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 Montgomery County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.84% |
99.33% |
2G or 3G |
99.93% |
99.73% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.84% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Chat Mobility as #2 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Montgomery County mobile providers.
Chat Mobility Voice Quality in Montgomery County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.84% of Montgomery County homes. 99.83% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
US Cellular 5G available in Montgomery County
Coverage:
99.29% of Montgomery County
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 67.58% 4G: 93.73% 3G or 2G: 99.26%
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Montgomery County
US Cellular covers 99.29% 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 Montgomery County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
67.58% |
23.70% |
4G |
93.73% |
76.79% |
2G or 3G |
99.26% |
98.78% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 67.58% 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 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Montgomery County mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Montgomery County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 67.58% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.81% of Montgomery County homes. 99.26% 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 Montgomery County than the major cell carriers AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. This is likely only true in and around the proper county boundaries.
Montgomery County, IA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Montgomery County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County covering 67.84% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.98% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (10,330 people) and 100.0% of the land (424.1 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Montgomery County
Montgomery County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Montgomery County cover 67.84% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 25.00% or 106.0 square miles of Montgomery County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Montgomery County comes from US Cellular with 67.58% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Montgomery County
Montgomery 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 Montgomery County, 99.97% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.98% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Chat Mobility has the best 4G network in Montgomery County with 99.84% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County houses is best with service from Chat Mobility, with 99.93% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Montgomery County land is provided by Chat Mobility at 99.74% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from US Cellular reporting 67.58% in Montgomery County.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Chat Mobility, covering 99.84% of Montgomery County.
- The top estimated average speed in Montgomery County, estimated at 47.98, Mbps is available through US Cellular.
Mobile Service Counties Near Montgomery County
If you live near Montgomery 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 Montgomery County:
Counties close to Montgomery County
- Adams County, IA: worse coverage
- Mills County, IA: better coverage
- Union County, IA: better coverage
- Sarpy County, NE: better coverage
- Cass County, NE: better coverage
- Clarke County, IA: better coverage
- Saunders County, NE: better coverage
- Lucas County, IA: better coverage
- Monroe County, IA: better coverage
- Polk County, NE: worse coverage
Counties with similar populations to Montgomery County
- Sherman County, OR: better coverage
- Fisher County, TX: better coverage
- Fleming County, KY: better coverage
- Florence County, WI: better coverage
- Florida Municipio, PR: better coverage
- Floyd County, IA: better coverage
- Floyd County, TX: better coverage
- Sheridan County, NE: better coverage
- Sherman County, KS: better coverage
- Sherman County, NE: better coverage