In Selma, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Selma’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Selma’s 182 residents. 5G reception covers up to 89.69% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Selma providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Selma, IA 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.
Coverage:
62.29% of Selma
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 40.96% 3G or 2G: 60.74%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Selma
AT&T Wireless covers 62.29% 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 Selma) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
40.96% |
32.62% |
2G or 3G |
60.74% |
56.39% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 40.96% of homes. 19.78% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Selma mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Selma
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 54.77% of Selma homes. 60.74% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Selma
Coverage:
96.00% of Selma
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 89.69% 4G: 69.27% 3G or 2G: 82.89%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Selma
T-Mobile covers 96.00% 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 Selma) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
89.69% |
86.73% |
4G |
69.27% |
65.03% |
2G or 3G |
82.89% |
78.84% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 89.69% 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 Selma mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Selma
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 89.69% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 96.00% of Selma homes. 82.89% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Selma
Verizon Wireless covers 100.00% 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 Selma) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
91.66% |
91.38% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 91.66% 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 Selma mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Selma
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.98% of Selma homes. 93.35% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Selma homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Selma land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Selma Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Selma, IA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Selma ranks #1485 out of 2384 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Iowa.
Best Selma Cell Provider Key
The southeastern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southern areas of Selma where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Selma, IA: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Selma. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 89.69% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Selma homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Selma, IA
If the price of a Selma mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Selma 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 Selma 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 Selma, IA
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Selma, 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 Selma and the providers’ coverage areas.
US Cellular 5G available in Selma
Coverage:
99.67% of Selma
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 21.21% 4G: 88.11% 3G or 2G: 99.67%
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Selma
US Cellular covers 99.67% 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 Selma) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
21.21% |
30.19% |
4G |
88.11% |
85.90% |
2G or 3G |
99.67% |
99.46% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 21.21% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 66.90% of homes. 0.00% 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 Selma mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Selma
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 21.21% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.38% of Selma homes. 99.67% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Selma, IA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Selma Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Selma 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 Selma covering 89.69% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.98% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (182 people) and 100.0% of the land (19.1 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Selma
Selma 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Selma cover 89.69% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 86.73% or 16.5 square miles of Selma are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Selma comes from T-Mobile with 89.69% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Selma
Selma 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 Selma, 93.18% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.98% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Selma with 99.98% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Selma 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 Selma houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Selma land is provided by Verizon Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 89.69% in Selma.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless, covering 99.98% of Selma.
- The top estimated average speed in Selma, estimated at 63.68, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Cities Near Selma
If you live near Selma 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 Selma:
Cities close to Selma
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- Freeling, VA: worse coverage
- Freedhem, MN: better coverage
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