Mobile Coverage & Cell Phone Plans in Northboro, IA


Just here to load styles

In Northboro, you’ll select from 5 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Northboro’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Northboro’s 305 residents. 5G reception covers up to 3.42% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Northboro providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.

 

Northboro, IA Top Cell Providers

Bark Kid Phones

Starter Phones Designed for Child Safety

Coverage:

T-Mobile Network

Data Speeds:

Same as T-Mobile below

Plans start at $29/mo.

View plans

Built-in Parental Controls | Approved Contacts Only | Parent-Controlled Internet Access


Mint

Plans include 5G where available.

Coverage:

T-Mobile Network

Data Speeds:

Same as T-Mobile below

Plans start at $15/mo.

View plans

Mint Mobile provides very affordable plans using the same network as T-Mobile throughout the United States. Learn more about Mint vs. other carriers.


AT&T Wireless


Coverage:

100.00% of Northboro

96.67% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 96.15% 3G or 2G: 100.00%


View plans

1-833-652-2264

More about AT&T Wireless in Northboro

AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Northboro

AT&T 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 Northboro) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
96.15%
93.12%
2G or 3G
100.00%
100.00%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 96.15% of homes. 3.85% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #2 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Northboro mobile providers.

AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Northboro

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.93% of Northboro homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

T-Mobile


Coverage:

9.13% of Northboro

97.12% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 6.35% 3G or 2G: 8.45%


More about T-Mobile in Northboro

T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Northboro

T-Mobile covers 9.13% 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 Northboro) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
6.35%
5.59%
2G or 3G
8.45%
8.32%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 6.35% of homes. 2.10% 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 Northboro mobile providers.

T-Mobile Voice Quality in Northboro

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 6.35% of Northboro homes. 8.85% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Northboro homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Northboro land area.

 

Fastest Cell Service Down to the Northboro Neighborhood

The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Northboro, IA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Northboro ranks #2163 out of 2384 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Iowa.

Map of the fastest cell company in Northboro
Click the map to explore

Best Northboro Cell Provider Key

Verizon
AT&T
T-Mobile
Tie

 

The northern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southern areas of Northboro where mobile data speeds are generally slower.

 

Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Northboro, IA: AT&T Wireless

Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Northboro. AT&T Wireless has 4G that covers 99.93% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Northboro homes.

 

Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Northboro, IA

If the price of a Northboro mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Northboro 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 Northboro wireless plan will quickly rise if you add additional lines or features such as a hotspot or unlimited data.

Mint

Plans include 5G where available.

Coverage:

T-Mobile Network

Data Speeds:

Same as T-Mobile above

Plans start at $15/mo.

View plans

Mint Mobile provides very affordable plans using the same network as T-Mobile throughout the United States.


Cricket Wireless

Coverage:

AT&T Network

Data Speeds:

Same as AT&T above

Plans start at $35/mo.

View plans

Boost Mobile

Coverage:

T-Mobile Network

Data Speeds:

Same as T-Mobile above

Plans start at $35/mo.

View plans


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 Northboro, IA

The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Northboro, 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 Northboro and the providers’ coverage areas.

Chat Mobility


Coverage:

99.74% of Northboro

0.02% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 99.73% 3G or 2G: 99.74%


More about Chat Mobility in Northboro

Chat Mobility Data Speeds and Coverage in Northboro

Chat Mobility covers 99.74% 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 Northboro) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
99.73%
99.66%
2G or 3G
99.74%
99.66%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.73% of homes. 0.01% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Chat Mobility as #1 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Northboro mobile providers.

Chat Mobility Voice Quality in Northboro

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.73% of Northboro homes. 99.74% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

NorthwestCell


Coverage:

0.44% of Northboro

0.01% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 0.25% 3G or 2G: 0.44%


More about NorthwestCell in Northboro

NorthwestCell Data Speeds and Coverage in Northboro

NorthwestCell covers 0.44% 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 Northboro) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
0.25%
0.45%
2G or 3G
0.44%
0.41%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.25% of homes. 0.19% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank NorthwestCell as #5 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Northboro mobile providers.

NorthwestCell Voice Quality in Northboro

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.25% of Northboro homes. 0.44% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

US Cellular

US Cellular 5G available in Northboro


Coverage:

75.90% of Northboro

10.17% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 3.42% 4G: 24.98% 3G or 2G: 75.90%


More about US Cellular in Northboro

US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Northboro

US Cellular covers 75.90% 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 Northboro) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
3.42%
4.68%
4G
24.98%
27.71%
2G or 3G
75.90%
79.44%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 3.42% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 24.98% of homes. 47.50% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank US Cellular as #3 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Northboro mobile providers.

US Cellular Voice Quality in Northboro

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 3.42% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 56.06% of Northboro homes. 75.90% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Despite being much smaller, Chat Mobility service is actually better for coverage and speeds in Northboro than the major cell carriers AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. This is likely only true in and around the proper city boundaries.

 

Northboro, IA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Map of fastest mobile speeds in Northboro
Click the map to explore

Northboro Fastest Speeds Key

2G
4G
5G

Your mobile coverage in Northboro 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 Northboro covering 3.42% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (305 people) and 100.0% of the land (51.0 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.

 

5G Coverage Map and Availability in Northboro

Map of 5G mobile cell service in Northboro
Click the map to explore

Northboro 5G Coverage Key

0%
50%
100%

5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Northboro cover 3.42% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 4.68% or 2.4 square miles of Northboro are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Northboro comes from US Cellular with 3.42% coverage.

 

4G Coverage Map and Availability in Northboro

Map of 4G mobile cell service in Northboro
Click the map to explore

Northboro 4G Coverage Key

0%
50%
100%

4G/LTE networks have become one of the nation’s most common mobile coverage types for data, and in some locations, voice calls. In Northboro, 99.90% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Northboro with 99.93% coverage.

Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Northboro 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 Northboro houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
  • The best coverage across all Northboro land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
  • The current best 5G coverage comes from US Cellular reporting 3.42% in Northboro.
  • The best 4G coverage is obtainable with AT&T Wireless, covering 99.93% of Northboro.
  • The top estimated average speed in Northboro, estimated at 39.89, Mbps is available through Chat Mobility.

 

Mobile Service Cities Near Northboro

If you live near Northboro 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 Northboro:

Cities close to Northboro

Cities with similar populations to Northboro