Best Phone Coverage & Plans in Ortley, South Dakota 57256

Discover the best wireless coverage in Ortley, 57256, as we delve into the performance of top carriers, including Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T. This article will guide you in determining which carrier offers the most reliable and extensive service in Ortley.

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

Best Phone Network in Ortley, SD, 57256

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Overview of Phone Networks in Ortley, South Dakota, 57256

Verizon coverage in Ortley, SD, 57256

Verizon offers decent coverage in Ortley with average speeds around 30 Mbps. The median speed might be slightly lower, affecting tasks like streaming or video calls. Latency is typically around 50 ms, which is reasonable for everyday use, but you might notice some delays. In terms of performance, the 10th percentile speed may drop to around 10 Mbps, while the 90th percentile can peak at 60 Mbps. Verizon covers both 4G and some 5G areas, providing a total coverage consistency of about 80%. This means you can generally expect a stable connection, although there may be occasional issues with multi-server latency and jitter, especially during peak hours.

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AT&T coverage in Ortley, SD, 57256

AT&T is the best network in Ortley, delivering impressive average speeds of around 50 Mbps. This higher speed allows for smooth streaming and clearer video calls. The latency is also lower, typically around 30 ms, which means quicker responses during online activities. For those who need reliable service, the 10th percentile speed is about 20 Mbps, while the 90th percentile can reach up to 100 Mbps. With robust 4G and expanding 5G coverage, AT&T provides a strong consistency rate of around 90%. This reliability ensures that users experience minimal interruptions, even with multi-server latency and jitter being well managed.

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T-Mobile coverage in Ortley, SD, 57256

T-Mobile provides varying coverage in Ortley, with average speeds around 25 Mbps. This can be sufficient for basic browsing and occasional video streaming, but you might experience buffering during high-demand activities. The latency is generally around 40 ms, which is acceptable but not the best. For coverage details, the 10th percentile speed may be as low as 8 Mbps, while the 90th percentile speed can hit 50 Mbps. T-Mobile has good 4G coverage, but its 5G presence is limited in this area, leading to a coverage consistency of about 75%. Users can expect some interruptions, particularly with multi-server latency and jitter during peak usage times.

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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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