Best Phone Coverage & Plans in Howes, South Dakota 57748

Exploring wireless coverage in the heart of Howes, 57748, South Dakota? We’ll guide you through the strengths and weaknesses of leading carriers like Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T to help you identify the best service provider in your area.

We determine the best network using FCC data and crowdsourced insights from a leading network intelligence community.

Best Phone Network in Howes, SD, 57748

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Overview of Phone Networks in Howes, South Dakota, 57748

Verizon coverage in Howes, SD, 57748

Verizon offers the best network coverage in Howes, SD. Users can expect mean speeds around 40 Mbps, with median speeds often reaching up to 50 Mbps, making it suitable for streaming videos and making video calls without interruptions. Latency is low, averaging about 30 ms, which is great for real-time applications like gaming or video chatting. The 10th percentile speeds are around 10 Mbps, while the 90th percentile speeds can hit 80 Mbps, showing that most users experience fast connections. Verizon provides robust 4G and growing 5G coverage in the area, with a high consistency percentage of around 90%, meaning most of the time, users will have reliable service. The multi-server latency and jitter are also stable, ensuring smooth performance for online activities.

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AT&T coverage in Howes, SD, 57748

AT&T provides decent coverage in Howes, SD, with mean speeds around 30 Mbps and median speeds close to 35 Mbps. This speed is generally sufficient for everyday tasks like browsing the internet and streaming music. However, latency can be higher, averaging about 40 ms, which may affect activities that require quick responses, such as gaming. The 10th percentile speeds are around 5 Mbps, while the 90th percentile speeds can reach 60 Mbps, indicating some variability in user experience. AT&T’s coverage includes both 4G and limited 5G service, with a consistency percentage of about 85%. Multi-server latency and jitter are reasonable, providing a fair experience for most online tasks.

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T-Mobile coverage in Howes, SD, 57748

T-Mobile coverage in Howes, SD is variable, with mean speeds around 25 Mbps and median speeds closer to 30 Mbps. While these speeds are adequate for standard browsing and social media use, users may experience slower performance during peak times. Latency averages about 50 ms, which might be noticeable during real-time activities like video calls. The 10th percentile speeds drop to around 3 Mbps, while the 90th percentile speeds can go up to 50 Mbps, highlighting some inconsistency. T-Mobile offers 4G coverage, but 5G is limited in the area, with a consistency percentage of roughly 80%. Multi-server latency and jitter can be higher, potentially affecting the user experience for demanding applications.

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Access all 3 US networks with US Mobile

US Mobile gives you the flexibility to choose any top-tier networks in the US, to give you the strongest possible signal no matter where you are. As a Super Carrier we blend the reliability and reach of multiple major providers into a single service. This means fewer dropped calls, faster data, and better overall performance—without having to switch carriers. See how it all works and find your seamless coverage here.

Comparison of Premium Unlimited Plans

	AT&T	T-MOBILE	VERIZON	US MOBILE
1 Line	$96/line	$105/line	$100/line	$35/line
3+ Lines	$50.99/line	$70/line	$75/line	$35/line
Monthly Fees	$20/line	Incl’d	$21/line	Incl’d
One-time Fees	$35/line	$35/line	$35/line	None
Hotspot	60GB	50GB	60GB	50GB
Int’l calls	$11.49/min	$5/min	$10/mo	Free
Int’l texts	Free	Free	Free	Free
Intn’l Roaming	Unlt’d Talk, Text & 10GB	Unlt’d Talk, Text & 5GB	Unlt’d Talk, Text & 2G	1000 mins, texts & 10GB
Perks	None	None	$10 credit for Disney+, Netflix OR Max	Pick any 1 for Free

Basic Unlimited Plans Comparisons

	AT&T	T-MOBILE	VERIZON	US MOBILE
1 Line	$75.99/line	$65/line	$75/line	$17.5/line
3+ Lines	$55.99/line	$50/line	$50/line	$17.5/line
Fast Hotspot	5GB	0GB	0GB	5GB

Non Unlimited Plans Comparisons

	AT&T	T-MOBILE	VERIZON	US MOBILE
Talk & Text	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Data	4GB	10GB	0.5GB	2GB
Price	$60/line	$40/line	$50/line	$8/line
Customizable Plans	No	No	No	From $3.5/mo.

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