Mobile Coverage & Cell Phone Plans in Dane County, WI

In Dane County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Dane County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Dane County’s 529,843 residents. 5G reception covers up to 98.53% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Dane County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.

 

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Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Dane County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Dane County land area.

 

Fastest Cell Service Down to the Dane County Neighborhood

The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Dane County, WI. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Dane County ranks #498 out of 2221 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Wisconsin.

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The central parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northwestern areas of Dane County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.

 

Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Dane 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 Dane County. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 85.01% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Dane County homes.

 

Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Dane County, WI

If the price of a Dane County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Dane 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 Dane County wireless plan will quickly rise if you add additional lines or features such as a hotspot or unlimited data.

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 Dane County, WI

The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Dane 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 Dane County and the providers’ coverage areas.

 

Dane County, WI Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Dane County Fastest Speeds Key

Your mobile coverage in Dane 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 Dane County covering 98.53% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (529,840 people) and 100.0% of the land (1,197.3 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.

 

5G Coverage Map and Availability in Dane County

Dane County 5G Coverage Key

5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Dane County cover 98.53% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 89.97% or 1,077.2 square miles of Dane County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Dane County comes from AT&T Wireless with 85.01% coverage.

 

4G Coverage Map and Availability in Dane County

Dane 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 Dane County, 100.00% 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 Dane County with 100.00% coverage.

Mobile Service Near Dane County

If you live near Dane 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 Dane County: