In Potter County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Potter County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Potter County’s 2,472 residents. 5G reception covers up to 81.15% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Potter County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Potter 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.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Potter County
Coverage:
100.00% of Potter County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 20.05% 4G: 99.24% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Potter 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 Potter County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
20.05% |
42.28% |
4G |
99.24% |
99.08% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
99.76% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 20.05% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 79.19% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #2 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Potter County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Potter County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 20.05% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.32% of Potter County homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Potter County
Coverage:
95.46% of Potter County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 80.80% 4G: 77.56% 3G or 2G: 85.27%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Potter County
T-Mobile covers 95.46% 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 Potter County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
80.80% |
79.30% |
4G |
77.56% |
63.94% |
2G or 3G |
85.27% |
76.46% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 80.80% 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 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Potter County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Potter County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 80.80% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 95.12% of Potter County homes. 85.27% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
100.00% of Potter County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 99.06% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Potter 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 Potter County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.06% |
94.62% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.06% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Potter County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Potter County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Potter County homes. 99.56% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Potter County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Potter County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Potter County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Potter County, SD. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Potter County ranks #729 out of 1046 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in South Dakota.
Best Potter County Cell Provider Key
The southern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northeastern areas of Potter County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Potter County, SD: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Potter County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 80.80% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Potter County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Potter County, SD
If the price of a Potter County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Potter 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 Potter 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.
Potter County, SD Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Potter County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Potter 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 Potter County covering 81.15% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (2,472 people) and 100.0% of the land (861.1 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Potter County
Potter County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Potter County cover 81.15% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 84.19% or 725.0 square miles of Potter County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Potter County comes from T-Mobile with 80.80% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Potter County
Potter 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 Potter County, 99.82% 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 Potter County with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Potter 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 Potter County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Potter County land is provided by Verizon Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 80.80% in Potter County.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless, covering 100.00% of Potter County.
- The top estimated average speed in Potter County, estimated at 57.37, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Potter County
If you live near Potter 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 Potter County:
Counties close to Potter County
- Faulk County, SD: worse coverage
- Dewey County, SD: worse coverage
- Spink County, SD: better coverage
- Ziebach County, SD: worse coverage
- Codington County, SD: better coverage
- Lac qui Parle County, MN: better coverage
- Chippewa County, MN: better coverage
- Kandiyohi County, MN: better coverage
- Meeker County, MN: better coverage
- Wright County, MN: better coverage
Counties with similar populations to Potter County
- Dewey County, OK: better coverage
- Talbot County, GA: worse coverage
- Sweet Grass County, MT: better coverage
- Sutton County, TX: better coverage
- Sully County, SD: better coverage
- Sullivan County, PA: worse coverage
- Eddy County, ND: better coverage
- Dundy County, NE: worse coverage
- Dickey County, ND: better coverage
- Dickens County, TX: better coverage