In Pennington County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.2% of Pennington County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.98% of Pennington County’s 109,222 residents. 5G reception covers up to 97.22% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Pennington County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Pennington County, SD 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 Pennington County
Coverage:
98.33% of Pennington County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 97.05% 4G: 91.28% 3G or 2G: 81.05%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Pennington County
T-Mobile covers 98.33% 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 Pennington County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
97.05% |
59.93% |
4G |
91.28% |
37.82% |
2G or 3G |
81.05% |
44.83% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 97.05% 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 Pennington County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Pennington County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 97.05% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.31% of Pennington County homes. 81.05% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Pennington County
Coverage:
99.98% of Pennington County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 87.22% 4G: 99.07% 3G or 2G: 99.96%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Pennington County
AT&T Wireless covers 99.98% 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 Pennington County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
87.22% |
39.45% |
4G |
99.07% |
76.50% |
2G or 3G |
99.96% |
99.07% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 87.22% 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 AT&T Wireless as #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Pennington County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Pennington County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 87.22% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.34% of Pennington County homes. 99.96% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Pennington County
Coverage:
99.27% of Pennington County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.06% 4G: 97.73% 3G or 2G: 98.91%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Pennington County
Verizon Wireless covers 99.27% 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 Pennington County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.06% |
3.44% |
4G |
97.73% |
70.78% |
2G or 3G |
98.91% |
81.91% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.06% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 97.73% of homes. 0.00% 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 Pennington County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Pennington County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.06% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.12% of Pennington County homes. 97.78% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Pennington County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Pennington County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Pennington County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Pennington County, SD. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Pennington County ranks #435 out of 1046 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in South Dakota.
Best Pennington County Cell Provider Key
The northern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southwestern areas of Pennington County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Pennington County, SD: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Pennington County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 97.05% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 99.98% of Pennington County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Pennington County, SD
If the price of a Pennington County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Pennington 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 Pennington 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 Pennington County, SD
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Pennington 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 Pennington County and the providers’ coverage areas.
Coverage:
0.20% of Pennington County
0.27% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 0.00% 3G or 2G: 0.04%
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Union Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Pennington County
Union Wireless covers 0.20% 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 Pennington County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
0.00% |
0.01% |
2G or 3G |
0.04% |
0.12% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.00% of homes. 0.04% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Union Wireless as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Pennington County mobile providers.
Union Wireless Voice Quality in Pennington County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.00% of Pennington County homes. 0.20% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Pennington County, SD Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Pennington County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Pennington 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 Pennington County covering 97.22% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.51% of the county. Overall, 99.98% of homes (109,222 people) and 99.2% of the land (2,755.7 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Pennington County
Pennington County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Pennington County cover 97.22% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 61.32% or 1,702.7 square miles of Pennington County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Pennington County comes from T-Mobile with 97.05% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Pennington County
Pennington 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 Pennington County, 99.13% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.51% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Pennington County with 99.34% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Pennington 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 Pennington County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.98% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Pennington County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 99.09% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 97.05% in Pennington County.
- The top estimated average speed in Pennington County, estimated at 68.91, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Pennington County
If you live near Pennington 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 Pennington County:
Counties close to Pennington County
- Weston County, WY: worse coverage
- Haakon County, SD: worse coverage
- Lyman County, SD: worse coverage
- Buffalo County, SD: worse coverage
- Jerauld County, SD: worse coverage
- Washakie County, WY: worse coverage
- Sanborn County, SD: better coverage
- Miner County, SD: worse coverage
- Lake County, SD: better coverage
- Moody County, SD: better coverage
Counties with similar populations to Pennington County
- Albemarle County, VA: worse coverage
- Douglas County, KS: better coverage
- Cowlitz County, WA: worse coverage
- Columbiana County, OH: better coverage
- Cecil County, MD: worse coverage
- Cass County, MO: better coverage
- Carroll County, GA: better coverage
- Calhoun County, AL: better coverage
- Bradley County, TN: better coverage
- Bay County, MI: better coverage