In Story County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Story County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Story County’s 98,537 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 Story County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Story County, 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:
99.99% of Story County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 99.50% 3G or 2G: 99.98%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Story County
AT&T Wireless covers 99.99% 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 Story County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.50% |
97.22% |
2G or 3G |
99.98% |
99.93% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.50% of homes. 0.48% 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 Story County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Story County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.93% of Story County homes. 99.98% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Story County
Coverage:
100.00% of Story County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 86.91% 4G: 99.95% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Story County
Verizon 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 Story County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
86.91% |
77.48% |
4G |
99.95% |
99.81% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 86.91% 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 Verizon Wireless as #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Story County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Story County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 86.91% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Story County homes. 99.96% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Story County
Coverage:
99.99% of Story County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 94.10% 4G: 93.42% 3G or 2G: 97.96%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Story County
T-Mobile covers 99.99% 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 Story County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
94.10% |
98.60% |
4G |
93.42% |
92.06% |
2G or 3G |
97.96% |
99.42% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 94.10% 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 Story County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Story County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 94.10% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.75% of Story County homes. 98.94% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Story County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Story County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Story County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Story County, IA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Story County ranks #562 out of 2384 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Iowa.
Best Story 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 Story County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Story County, IA: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Story County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 94.10% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Story County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Story County, IA
If the price of a Story County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Story 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 Story 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 Story County, IA
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Story 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 Story County and the providers’ coverage areas.
US Cellular 5G available in Story County
Coverage:
99.98% of Story County
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 47.29% 4G: 99.00% 3G or 2G: 99.98%
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Story County
US Cellular covers 99.98% 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 Story County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
47.29% |
33.07% |
4G |
99.00% |
98.34% |
2G or 3G |
99.98% |
99.97% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 47.29% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 51.71% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank US Cellular as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Story County mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Story County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 47.29% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.94% of Story County homes. 99.98% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Story County, IA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Story County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Story 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 Story County covering 99.64% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (98,537 people) and 100.0% of the land (572.5 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Story County
Story County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Story County cover 99.64% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 99.34% or 568.8 square miles of Story County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Story County comes from T-Mobile with 94.10% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Story County
Story 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 Story 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 Story County with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Story 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 Story County houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Story County land is provided by Verizon Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 94.10% in Story County.
- The top estimated average speed in Story County, estimated at 66.81, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Story County
If you live near Story 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 Story County:
Counties close to Story County
- Boone County, IA: worse coverage
- Marshall County, IA: worse coverage
- Greene County, IA: worse coverage
- Tama County, IA: worse coverage
- Carroll County, IA: worse coverage
- Benton County, IA: worse coverage
- Crawford County, IA: worse coverage
- Linn County, IA: worse coverage
- Monona County, IA: worse coverage
- Jones County, IA: worse coverage
Counties with similar populations to Story County
- Kankakee County, IL: better coverage
- Victoria County, TX: better coverage
- Adams County, PA: worse coverage
- Vigo County, IN: worse coverage
- Walton County, GA: better coverage
- Walworth County, WI: worse coverage
- Wayne County, NY: worse coverage
- Lancaster County, SC: worse coverage
- Whitfield County, GA: worse coverage
- Macon County, IL: worse coverage