In Storm Lake, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Storm Lake’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Storm Lake’s 12,095 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.64% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Storm Lake providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Storm Lake, 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.
T-Mobile 5G available in Storm Lake
Coverage:
100.00% of Storm Lake
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 99.64% 4G: 98.23% 3G or 2G: 99.99%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Storm Lake
T-Mobile covers 100.00% 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 Storm Lake) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
99.64% |
88.43% |
4G |
98.23% |
65.61% |
2G or 3G |
99.99% |
99.93% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 99.64% 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 Storm Lake mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Storm Lake
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 99.64% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.92% of Storm Lake homes. 99.99% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
100.00% of Storm Lake
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Storm Lake
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 Storm Lake) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
99.91% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 100.00% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Storm Lake mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Storm Lake
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Storm Lake homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
100.00% of Storm Lake
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Storm Lake
AT&T 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 Storm Lake) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 100.00% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Storm Lake mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Storm Lake
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Storm Lake homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Storm Lake homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Storm Lake land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Storm Lake Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Storm Lake, IA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Storm Lake ranks #562 out of 2384 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Iowa.
The western parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southwestern areas of Storm Lake where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Storm Lake, IA: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Storm Lake. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 99.64% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Storm Lake homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Storm Lake, IA
If the price of a Storm Lake mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Storm Lake 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 Storm Lake 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 Storm Lake, IA
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Storm Lake, 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 Storm Lake and the providers’ coverage areas.
US Cellular 5G available in Storm Lake
Coverage:
100.00% of Storm Lake
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 89.92% 4G: 99.90% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Storm Lake
US Cellular covers 100.00% 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 Storm Lake) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
89.92% |
19.12% |
4G |
99.90% |
97.36% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 89.92% 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 US Cellular as #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Storm Lake mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Storm Lake
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 89.92% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Storm Lake homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Storm Lake, IA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
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Your mobile coverage in Storm Lake 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 Storm Lake covering 99.64% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (12,095 people) and 100.0% of the land (68.3 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Storm Lake
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5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Storm Lake cover 99.64% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 88.43% or 60.4 square miles of Storm Lake are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Storm Lake comes from T-Mobile with 99.64% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Storm Lake
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4G/LTE networks have become one of the nation’s most common mobile coverage types for data, and in some locations, voice calls. In Storm Lake, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless, AT&T Wireless, and US Cellular has the best 4G network in Storm Lake with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Storm Lake 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 Storm Lake houses is best with service from T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, AT&T Wireless, and US Cellular, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Storm Lake land is provided by Verizon Wireless, AT&T Wireless, and US Cellular at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 99.64% in Storm Lake.
- The top estimated average speed in Storm Lake, estimated at 70.74, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Cities Near Storm Lake
If you live near Storm Lake 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 Storm Lake:
Cities close to Storm Lake
- Lakeside, IA: better coverage
- Juniata, IA: worse coverage
- Alta, IA: worse coverage
- Truesdale, IA: worse coverage
- Sulphur Springs, IA: worse coverage
- Newell, IA: worse coverage
- Nemaha, IA: worse coverage
- Schaller, IA: worse coverage
- Rembrandt, IA: worse coverage
- Aurelia, IA: worse coverage
Cities with similar populations to Storm Lake
- Alcoa, TN: better coverage
- Allegan, MI: worse coverage
- Alma, AR: worse coverage
- Alma, MI: worse coverage
- Overlea, MD: better coverage
- Nottingham, MD: better coverage
- Oak Grove, MO: better coverage
- Oakland, NJ: better coverage
- Oatfield, OR: better coverage
- Ocean City, NJ: worse coverage