In Archer, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Archer’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Archer’s 240 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.10% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Archer providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Archer, 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.
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Archer
Verizon Wireless covers 100.00% of homes in the city with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 4G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Archer) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
72.85% |
73.59% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 72.85% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Archer mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Archer
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.96% of Archer homes. 80.20% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Archer
Coverage:
100.00% of Archer
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 81.62% 4G: 99.73% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Archer
AT&T Wireless covers 100.00% of homes in the city 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 Archer) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
81.62% |
87.39% |
4G |
99.73% |
99.82% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 81.62% 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 #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Archer mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Archer
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 81.62% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.96% of Archer homes. 99.96% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Archer
Coverage:
99.94% of Archer
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 98.88% 4G: 72.26% 3G or 2G: 99.86%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Archer
T-Mobile covers 99.94% of homes in the city 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 Archer) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
98.88% |
98.66% |
4G |
72.26% |
67.40% |
2G or 3G |
99.86% |
98.56% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 98.88% 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 #1 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Archer mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Archer
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 98.88% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.94% of Archer homes. 99.82% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Archer homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Archer land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Archer Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Archer, IL. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Archer ranks #1748 out of 3561 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Illinois.

Best Archer Cell Provider Key
The southern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southwestern areas of Archer where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Archer, IL: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Archer. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 98.88% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Archer homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Archer, IL
If the price of a Archer mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Archer 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 Archer 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.
Local Mobile Providers in Archer, IL
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Archer, and then partner with larger national companies to provide national service for traveling customers. We display network partners to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee coverage or charges outside of Archer and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about US Cellular in Archer
US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Archer
US Cellular covers 1.14% of homes in the city with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 4G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Archer) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
1.14% |
1.09% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 1.14% of homes. We rank US Cellular as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Archer mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Archer
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 1.14% of Archer homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Archer, IL Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Archer Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Archer may vary based on your provider and location. The map above shows the fastest mobile data speeds in and around the city. 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 Archer covering 99.10% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.96% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (240 people) and 100.0% of the land (4.5 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Archer

Archer 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Archer cover 99.10% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 99.26% or 4.5 square miles of Archer are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Archer comes from T-Mobile with 98.88% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Archer

Archer 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 Archer, 99.73% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.96% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Archer with 99.96% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Archer for You
If you’re still struggling to choose a cell phone provider in the city, some of these facts may help you decide:
- Coverage to Archer houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Archer land is provided by Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 98.88% in Archer.
- The top estimated average speed in Archer, estimated at 70.20, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Cities Near Archer
If you live near Archer but aren’t technically in the city, 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 Archer:
Cities close to Archer
- Green Acres, IL: worse coverage
- Bradfordton, IL: worse coverage
- Devereux Heights, IL: better coverage
- Cantrall, IL: worse coverage
- Springfield, IL: better coverage
- Sherman, IL: better coverage
- Leland Grove, IL: better coverage
- Bissell, IL: better coverage
- Jerome, IL: better coverage
- Salisbury, IL: worse coverage
Cities with similar populations to Archer
- Klukwan, AK: worse coverage
- Island Beach, WI: better coverage
- Olancha, CA: worse coverage
- Carmerville, NJ: better coverage
- Freeland, NC: worse coverage
- Johnson, MN: worse coverage
- Cameron, MT: worse coverage
- Cal Nev Ari, NV: better coverage
- Kelsey, NY: worse coverage
- Fola, WV: worse coverage








