In Phelps County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Phelps County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Phelps County’s 44,789 residents. 5G reception covers up to 81.69% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Phelps County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.

 

Phelps County, MO Top Cell Providers

Mint

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.

Visible

Plans include 5G where available.

Coverage:

Verizon Network

Data Speeds:

Same as Verizon below

Plans start at $30/mo.

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Visible offers unlimited data, talk and text for $30/month powered by Verizon.


T-Mobile

T-Mobile 5G available in Phelps County


Coverage:

98.71% of Phelps County

99.34% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 81.69%

4G: 98.71%

3G or 2G: 83.87%


Plans start at $30/mo.

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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Phelps County

T-Mobile covers 98.71% 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 Phelps County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
81.69%
62.61%
4G
98.71%
88.76%
2G or 3G
83.87%
36.95%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 81.69% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 17.02% 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 Phelps County mobile providers.

T-Mobile Voice Quality in Phelps County

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 81.69% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.71% of Phelps County homes. 86.94% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

AT&T Wireless


Coverage:

100.00% of Phelps County

98.83% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 99.99%

3G or 2G: 100.00%


Plans start at $35/mo.

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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Phelps County

AT&T 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 Phelps County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
99.99%
99.86%
2G or 3G
100.00%
100.00%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.99% of homes. 0.01% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Phelps County mobile providers.

AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Phelps County

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.99% of Phelps County homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Verizon Wireless


Coverage:

99.99% of Phelps County

98.82% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 99.99%

3G or 2G: 98.50%


Plans start at $35/mo.

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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Phelps County

Verizon 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 Phelps County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
99.99%
99.83%
2G or 3G
98.50%
87.01%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.99% 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 Phelps County mobile providers.

Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Phelps County

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.99% of Phelps County homes. 96.36% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

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

 

Fastest Cell Service Down to the Phelps County Neighborhood

The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Phelps County, MO. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Phelps County ranks #2066 out of 3125 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Missouri.

Map of the fastest cell company in Phelps County

Best Phelps County Cell Provider Key

Verizon
AT&T
T-Mobile
Tie

 

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

 

Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Phelps County, MO: T-Mobile

Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Phelps County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 81.69% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Phelps County homes.

 

Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Phelps County, MO

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


Mint

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.


Cricket Wireless

Coverage:

AT&T Network

Data Speeds:

Same as AT&T above


Boost Mobile

Coverage:

T-Mobile Network

Data Speeds:

Same as T-Mobile above


Visible

Coverage:

Verizon Network

Data Speeds:

Same as Verizon above


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 Phelps County, MO

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

US Cellular


Coverage:

98.22% of Phelps County

9.86% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 98.19%

3G or 2G: 88.58%


Plans start at $30/mo.

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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Phelps County

US Cellular covers 98.22% 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 Phelps County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
98.19%
84.66%
2G or 3G
88.58%
50.25%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 98.19% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank US Cellular as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Phelps County mobile providers.

US Cellular Voice Quality in Phelps County

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.19% of Phelps County homes. 88.67% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

 

Phelps County, MO Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Map of fastest mobile speeds in Phelps County

Phelps County Fastest Speeds Key

2G
4G
5G

Your mobile coverage in Phelps 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 Phelps County covering 81.69% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (44,784 people) and 100.0% of the land (671.8 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.

 

5G Coverage Map and Availability in Phelps County

Map of 5G mobile cell service in Phelps County

Phelps County 5G Coverage Key

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5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Phelps County cover 81.69% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 62.60% or 420.5 square miles of Phelps County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Phelps County comes from T-Mobile with 81.69% coverage.

 

4G Coverage Map and Availability in Phelps County

Map of 4G mobile cell service in Phelps County

Phelps County 4G Coverage Key

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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 Phelps County, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Phelps County with 99.99% coverage.

Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Phelps 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 Phelps County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
  • The best coverage across all Phelps County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
  • The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 81.69% in Phelps County.
  • The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless, covering 99.99% of Phelps County.
  • The top estimated average speed in Phelps County, estimated at 64.81, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.

 

Mobile Service Near Phelps County

If you live near Phelps 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 Phelps County:

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