Crowdsourced check: Median observed signal is
-65.1 dBm across
130 OpenCellID
site records.
Infrastructure and capability
Sites and spectrum bands
Mapped sites126unique coordinates
Nearest site1.16 mistraight-line distance
Band diversity2 of 3low / mid / high present
Low band617–960 MHz
0 sites
Mid band1.7–2.7 GHz
75 sites
High bandsupported cellular ranges at 3.55 GHz+
51 sites
Sites can support more than one band. Spectrum presence indicates capability, not a promise of service, speed, or indoor reception.
Metro runs on T-Mobile's cellular network and is owned by T-Mobile. This page therefore uses T-Mobile infrastructure and coverage evidence; plan terms, prioritization, and device support can still affect a Metro customer's experience.
How Metro Compares Near Des Moines, IA 50317
Side-by-side evidence for other carriers at this location, ranked by each carrier's best available signal value.
Evidence suggests Metro is well-served in Des Moines, IA 50317. Explore 126 mapped T-Mobile sites near Des Moines, IA 50317, with the nearest approximately 1.16 mi away. Use the map and local summaries to compare signal, coverage, and spectrum information.
We found 51 sites with high-band spectrum. This indicates potential capacity, but spectrum records alone do not confirm active 5G service or speed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Metro work in Des Moines, IA 50317?
Evidence suggests Metro is well-served in Des Moines, IA 50317. Review the local map and coverage summary for more detail.
How many Metro cell towers are near Des Moines, IA 50317?
There are 126 mapped T-Mobile sites near Des Moines, IA 50317.
Is 5G available from Metro in Des Moines, IA 50317?
We found 51 sites with high-band capability. These records support a 5G availability assessment but do not by themselves confirm live service at a specific address.
What network does Metro use?
Metro runs on T-Mobile's cellular network (Metro is owned by T-Mobile).