In Sanborn County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Sanborn County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Sanborn County’s 2,330 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.14% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Sanborn County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Sanborn 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 Sanborn County
Coverage:
100.00% of Sanborn County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 95.45% 4G: 99.96% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Sanborn 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 Sanborn County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
95.45% |
96.25% |
4G |
99.96% |
99.91% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 95.45% 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 #1 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Sanborn County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Sanborn County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 95.45% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.99% of Sanborn County homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Sanborn County
Coverage:
97.45% of Sanborn County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 81.56% 4G: 71.28% 3G or 2G: 7.38%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Sanborn County
T-Mobile covers 97.45% 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 Sanborn County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
81.56% |
77.08% |
4G |
71.28% |
60.21% |
2G or 3G |
7.38% |
11.64% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 81.56% 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 #2 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Sanborn County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Sanborn County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 81.56% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.45% of Sanborn County homes. 7.38% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
100.00% of Sanborn County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 98.85% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Sanborn 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 Sanborn County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
98.85% |
99.35% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 98.85% 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 Sanborn County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Sanborn County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Sanborn County homes. 99.32% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Sanborn County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Sanborn County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Sanborn County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Sanborn County, SD. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Sanborn County ranks #326 out of 1046 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in South Dakota.
Best Sanborn County Cell Provider Key
The western parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northern areas of Sanborn County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Sanborn County, SD: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Sanborn County. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 95.45% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Sanborn County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Sanborn County, SD
If the price of a Sanborn County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Sanborn 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 Sanborn 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.
Sanborn County, SD Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Sanborn County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Sanborn 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 Sanborn County covering 99.14% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (2,330 people) and 100.0% of the land (569.2 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Sanborn County
Sanborn County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Sanborn County cover 99.14% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 97.78% or 556.6 square miles of Sanborn County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Sanborn County comes from AT&T Wireless with 95.45% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Sanborn County
Sanborn 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 Sanborn County, 99.99% 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 Sanborn County with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Sanborn 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 Sanborn County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Sanborn County land is provided by AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 95.45% in Sanborn County.
- The top estimated average speed in Sanborn County, estimated at 67.77, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Counties Near Sanborn County
If you live near Sanborn 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 Sanborn County:
Counties close to Sanborn County
- Jerauld County, SD: worse coverage
- Miner County, SD: worse coverage
- Lake County, SD: worse coverage
- Buffalo County, SD: worse coverage
- Moody County, SD: better coverage
- Lyman County, SD: worse coverage
- Pipestone County, MN: worse coverage
- Murray County, MN: worse coverage
- Cottonwood County, MN: better coverage
- Haakon County, SD: worse coverage
Counties with similar populations to Sanborn County
- Rains County, TX: worse coverage
- Prairie County, MT: worse coverage
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK: worse coverage
- Pulaski County, GA: worse coverage
- Pulaski County, IL: worse coverage
- Pushmataha County, OK: worse coverage
- Putnam County, IL: worse coverage
- Putnam County, MO: worse coverage
- Quay County, NM: better coverage
- Quitman County, GA: worse coverage