In Rusk County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Rusk County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Rusk County’s 14,188 residents. 5G reception covers up to 34.61% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Rusk County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Rusk County, WI 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 Rusk County
Coverage:
100.00% of Rusk County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.17% 4G: 84.43% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Rusk 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 Rusk County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.17% |
0.19% |
4G |
84.43% |
58.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.17% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 84.43% of homes. 15.40% 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 Rusk County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Rusk County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.17% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.20% of Rusk County homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
99.28% of Rusk County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 92.20% 3G or 2G: 98.42%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Rusk County
Verizon Wireless covers 99.28% 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 Rusk County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
92.20% |
69.71% |
2G or 3G |
98.42% |
84.50% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 92.20% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Rusk County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Rusk County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.12% of Rusk County homes. 93.50% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Rusk County
Coverage:
62.26% of Rusk County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 43.60% 4G: 40.48% 3G or 2G: 1.91%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Rusk County
T-Mobile covers 62.26% 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 Rusk County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
43.60% |
35.78% |
4G |
40.48% |
25.95% |
2G or 3G |
1.91% |
1.80% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 43.60% 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 #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Rusk County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Rusk County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 43.60% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 62.26% of Rusk County homes. 1.91% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Rusk County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Rusk County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Rusk County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Rusk County, WI. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Rusk County ranks #1652 out of 2224 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Wisconsin.
Best Rusk County Cell Provider Key
The western parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southeastern areas of Rusk County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Rusk County, WI: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Rusk County. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 43.60% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Rusk County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Rusk County, WI
If the price of a Rusk County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Rusk 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 Rusk 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 Rusk County, WI
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Rusk 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 Rusk County and the providers’ coverage areas.
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Cellcom Data Speeds and Coverage in Rusk County
Cellcom covers 63.48% 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 Rusk County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
63.48% |
28.96% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 63.48% of homes. We rank Cellcom as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Rusk County mobile providers.
Cellcom Voice Quality in Rusk County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 63.48% of Rusk County homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Rusk County, WI Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Rusk County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Rusk 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 Rusk County covering 34.61% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.47% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (14,188 people) and 100.0% of the land (913.6 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Rusk County
Rusk County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Rusk County cover 34.61% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 35.31% or 322.6 square miles of Rusk County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Rusk County comes from T-Mobile with 43.60% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Rusk County
Rusk 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 Rusk County, 95.15% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.47% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Rusk County with 99.12% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Rusk 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 Rusk County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Rusk County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 43.60% in Rusk County.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless, covering 99.12% of Rusk County.
- The top estimated average speed in Rusk County, estimated at 34.35, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Counties Near Rusk County
If you live near Rusk 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 Rusk County:
Counties close to Rusk County
- Barron County, WI: better coverage
- Polk County, WI: better coverage
- Chisago County, MN: better coverage
- Isanti County, MN: better coverage
- Forest County, WI: worse coverage
- Sherburne County, MN: better coverage
- Stearns County, MN: better coverage
- Menominee County, MI: better coverage
- Stevens County, MN: better coverage
- Big Stone County, MN: better coverage
Counties with similar populations to Rusk County
- Lyon County, IA: better coverage
- Piatt County, IL: better coverage
- Phillips County, KS: better coverage
- Phillips County, CO: better coverage
- Phillips County, AR: better coverage
- Phelps County, NE: worse coverage
- Perry County, MO: better coverage
- Perry County, IL: better coverage
- Perquimans County, NC: better coverage
- Pickens County, AL: better coverage