In Alexander County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Alexander County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Alexander County’s 5,240 residents. 5G reception covers up to 83.15% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Alexander County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Alexander County, IL Top Cell Providers
Starter Phones Designed for Child Safety
Coverage:
T-Mobile Network
Data Speeds:
Same as T-Mobile below
Plans start at $29/mo.
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Built-in Parental Controls | Approved Contacts Only | Parent-Controlled Internet Access
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. Learn more about Mint vs. other carriers.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Alexander County
Coverage:
100.00% of Alexander County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 76.97% 4G: 98.67% 3G or 2G: 99.98%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Alexander County
AT&T Wireless covers 100.00% 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 Alexander County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
76.97% |
64.53% |
4G |
98.67% |
96.54% |
2G or 3G |
99.98% |
99.95% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 76.97% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.00% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #1 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Alexander County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Alexander County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 76.97% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.29% of Alexander County homes. 99.98% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Alexander County
Coverage:
99.65% of Alexander County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 15.43% 4G: 97.58% 3G or 2G: 98.19%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Alexander County
Verizon Wireless covers 99.65% 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 Alexander County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
15.43% |
33.31% |
4G |
97.58% |
93.22% |
2G or 3G |
98.19% |
96.18% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 15.43% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 82.15% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #2 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Alexander County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Alexander County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 15.43% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.64% of Alexander County homes. 95.56% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Alexander County
Coverage:
85.16% of Alexander County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 55.89% 4G: 54.29% 3G or 2G: 75.51%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Alexander County
T-Mobile covers 85.16% 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 Alexander County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
55.89% |
62.10% |
4G |
54.29% |
40.46% |
2G or 3G |
75.51% |
56.98% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 55.89% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.00% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #3 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Alexander County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Alexander County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 55.89% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 77.66% of Alexander County homes. 78.53% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Alexander County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Alexander County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Alexander County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Alexander County, IL. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Alexander County ranks #2809 out of 3561 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Illinois.
Best Alexander County Cell Provider Key
The southern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the western areas of Alexander County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Alexander County, IL: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Alexander County. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 76.97% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Alexander County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Alexander County, IL
If the price of a Alexander County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Alexander 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 Alexander County wireless plan will quickly rise if you add additional lines or features such as a hotspot or unlimited data.
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.
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.
Alexander County, IL Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Alexander County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Alexander 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 Alexander County covering 83.15% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.72% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (5,240 people) and 100.0% of the land (235.4 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Alexander County
Alexander County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Alexander County cover 83.15% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 72.44% or 170.5 square miles of Alexander County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Alexander County comes from AT&T Wireless with 76.97% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Alexander County
Alexander County 4G Coverage Key
4G/LTE networks have become one of the nation’s most common mobile coverage types for data, and in some locations, voice calls. In Alexander County, 99.17% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.72% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Alexander County with 99.64% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Alexander 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 Alexander County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Alexander County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 99.99% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 76.97% in Alexander County.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless, covering 99.64% of Alexander County.
- The top estimated average speed in Alexander County, estimated at 54.65, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Counties Near Alexander County
If you live near Alexander 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 Alexander County:
Counties close to Alexander County
- Pulaski County, IL: better coverage
- Scott County, MO: better coverage
- Ballard County, KY: better coverage
- Massac County, IL: better coverage
- McCracken County, KY: better coverage
- Livingston County, KY: better coverage
- Lyon County, KY: better coverage
- Wayne County, MO: worse coverage
- Caldwell County, KY: better coverage
- Shannon County, MO: worse coverage
Counties with similar populations to Alexander County
- Daggett County, UT: better coverage
- Perquimans County, NC: worse coverage
- McIntosh County, ND: worse coverage
- McIntosh County, GA: better coverage
- Chowan County, NC: better coverage
- Culberson County, TX: better coverage
- Culebra Municipio, PR: better coverage
- Terrell County, TX: worse coverage
- Custer County, ID: worse coverage
- Petroleum County, MT: better coverage