Best Phone Coverage & Plans in Madison, South Dakota 57042

Exploring wireless coverage in Madison, 57042, South Dakota has never been easier. Join us as we delve into comprehensive comparisons between Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T to help you find the best service provider in your area.

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Best Phone Network in Madison, SD, 57042

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Overview of Phone Networks in Madison, South Dakota, 57042

In Madison, South Dakota, Verizon stands out as the best network provider, offering reliable coverage and fast speeds. Below is an overview of the wireless coverage from Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile in the area.

Verizon coverage in Madison, SD, 57042

Verizon provides excellent coverage in Madison, with mean speeds reaching around 35 Mbps and median speeds typically around 30 Mbps. Users can expect low latency, averaging about 25 ms, which is great for activities like video calls and online gaming. The 10th percentile speed is about 10 Mbps, while the 90th percentile speed can reach up to 60 Mbps, ensuring that even during peak times, most users enjoy good performance. Verizon boasts strong 4G and growing 5G coverage, with high consistency percentages, meaning users often have a reliable connection. Additionally, multi-server latency and jitter are also low, making streaming and browsing smooth and uninterrupted.

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AT&T coverage in Madison, SD, 57042

AT&T offers decent coverage in Madison, with average speeds around 25 Mbps and median speeds closer to 20 Mbps. Latency tends to be a bit higher than Verizon, averaging about 30 ms, which can affect real-time applications like gaming. The 10th percentile speed is around 8 Mbps, while the 90th percentile speed can go up to 50 Mbps. AT&T has good 4G coverage, but its 5G network is still developing in the area. The consistency percentage is moderate, so while many users can enjoy a stable connection, there may be some fluctuations. Multi-server latency and jitter are also reasonable, supporting most daily tasks.

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T-Mobile coverage in Madison, SD, 57042

T-Mobile’s coverage in Madison is growing, with average speeds around 20 Mbps and median speeds hovering around 15 Mbps. Latency is similar to AT&T, averaging about 30 ms, which can impact activities that require quick responses. The 10th percentile speed is about 5 Mbps, while the 90th percentile speed can reach 40 Mbps. T-Mobile has a solid 4G network and is expanding its 5G coverage, but consistency can sometimes be an issue, leading to occasional drops in service. Multi-server latency and jitter are manageable, making it suitable for browsing and video streaming, though not as robust as Verizon.

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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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