In Oates, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 98.1% of Oates’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 97.71% of Oates’s 158 residents. 5G reception covers up to 10.32% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Oates providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Oates, MO 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.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Oates
Coverage:
97.71% of Oates
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 10.32% 4G: 50.94% 3G or 2G: 97.45%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Oates
AT&T Wireless covers 97.71% 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 Oates) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
10.32% |
13.33% |
4G |
50.94% |
55.42% |
2G or 3G |
97.45% |
96.79% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 10.32% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 50.94% of homes. 36.19% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #1 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Oates mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Oates
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 10.32% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 86.15% of Oates homes. 97.43% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Oates
Verizon Wireless covers 49.13% 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 Oates) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
1.19% |
2.03% |
2G or 3G |
49.13% |
55.28% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 1.19% of homes. 47.94% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Oates mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Oates
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 2.76% of Oates homes. 49.13% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Oates
Coverage:
0.99% of Oates
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.01% 4G: 0.99% 3G or 2G: 0.13%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Oates
T-Mobile covers 0.99% 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 Oates) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.01% |
0.31% |
4G |
0.99% |
0.95% |
2G or 3G |
0.13% |
0.25% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.01% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.98% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Oates mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Oates
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.01% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.99% of Oates homes. 0.13% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Oates homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Oates land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Oates Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Oates, MO. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Oates ranks #2936 out of 3073 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Missouri.

Best Oates Cell Provider Key
The northeastern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northwestern areas of Oates where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Oates, MO: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Oates. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 10.32% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 97.71% of Oates homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Oates, MO
If the price of a Oates mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Oates 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 Oates 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 Oates, MO
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Oates, 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 Oates and the providers’ coverage areas.
US Cellular 5G available in Oates
Coverage:
41.96% of Oates
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 1.15% 4G: 16.10% 3G or 2G: 41.96%
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Oates
US Cellular covers 41.96% 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 Oates) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
1.15% |
1.79% |
4G |
16.10% |
11.88% |
2G or 3G |
41.96% |
44.26% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 1.15% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 16.10% of homes. 24.71% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank US Cellular as #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Oates mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Oates
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 1.15% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 26.23% of Oates homes. 41.94% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Oates, MO Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Oates Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Oates 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 Oates covering 10.32% of homes in the area while 4G covers 86.15% of the city. Overall, 97.71% of homes (158 people) and 98.1% of the land (37.2 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Oates

Oates 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Oates cover 10.32% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 13.33% or 5.1 square miles of Oates are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Oates comes from AT&T Wireless with 10.32% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Oates

Oates 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 Oates, 50.94% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 86.15% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Oates with 86.15% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Oates 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 Oates houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 97.71% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Oates land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 98.05% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 10.32% in Oates.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with AT&T Wireless, covering 86.15% of Oates.
- The top estimated average speed in Oates, estimated at 28.79, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Cities Near Oates
If you live near Oates 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 Oates:
Cities close to Oates
- Black, MO: better coverage
- Goodland, MO: worse coverage
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- Centerville, MO: worse coverage
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- Winthrop, IN: better coverage
- Bakersfield, TX: worse coverage
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- Whitetown, AR: worse coverage
- Wildsville, LA: better coverage
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- Wiles Crossroads, SC: worse coverage
- Williamson, AR: better coverage
- Windsor Mercer County, IL: better coverage
- Adams Basin, NY: better coverage








