In Brown County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Brown County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Brown County’s 6,244 residents. 5G reception covers up to 85.20% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Brown County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Brown 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.
T-Mobile 5G available in Brown County
Coverage:
90.51% of Brown County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 85.80% 4G: 79.88% 3G or 2G: 82.99%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Brown County
T-Mobile covers 90.51% 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 Brown County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
85.80% |
63.08% |
4G |
79.88% |
41.27% |
2G or 3G |
82.99% |
50.69% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 85.80% 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 Brown County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Brown County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 85.80% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 90.14% of Brown County homes. 83.03% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
71.83% of Brown County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 69.64% 3G or 2G: 2.98%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Brown County
Verizon Wireless covers 71.83% of homes in the county 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 Brown County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
69.64% |
40.78% |
2G or 3G |
2.98% |
10.80% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 69.64% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Brown County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Brown County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 71.83% of Brown County homes. 1.38% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Brown County
Coverage:
100.00% of Brown County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 64.52% 4G: 91.23% 3G or 2G: 99.85%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Brown 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 Brown County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
64.52% |
24.50% |
4G |
91.23% |
73.80% |
2G or 3G |
99.85% |
99.57% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 64.52% 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 Brown County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Brown County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 64.52% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.91% of Brown County homes. 99.85% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Brown County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Brown County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Brown County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Brown County, IL. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Brown County ranks #2750 out of 3561 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Illinois.
Best Brown County Cell Provider Key
The central parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southwestern areas of Brown County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Brown County, IL: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Brown County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 85.80% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Brown County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Brown County, IL
If the price of a Brown County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Brown 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 Brown 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.
Local Mobile Providers in Brown County, IL
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Brown County, 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 Brown County and the providers’ coverage areas.
US Cellular 5G available in Brown County
Coverage:
94.98% of Brown County
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.00% 4G: 84.22% 3G or 2G: 94.80%
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Brown County
US Cellular covers 94.98% 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 Brown County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.00% |
0.01% |
4G |
84.22% |
48.27% |
2G or 3G |
94.80% |
80.49% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.00% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 84.22% of homes. 10.58% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank US Cellular as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Brown County mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Brown County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.00% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 92.92% of Brown County homes. 94.82% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Brown County, IL Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Brown County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Brown 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 Brown County covering 85.20% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.91% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (6,244 people) and 100.0% of the land (305.7 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Brown County
Brown County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Brown County cover 85.20% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 63.99% or 195.6 square miles of Brown County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Brown County comes from T-Mobile with 85.80% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Brown County
Brown 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 Brown County, 93.33% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.91% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Brown County with 99.91% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Brown 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 Brown County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Brown County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 85.80% in Brown County.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with AT&T Wireless, covering 99.91% of Brown County.
- The top estimated average speed in Brown County, estimated at 60.92, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Brown County
If you live near Brown 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 Brown County:
Counties close to Brown County
- Cass County, IL: worse coverage
- Adams County, IL: better coverage
- Lewis County, MO: better coverage
- Menard County, IL: better coverage
- Macon County, IL: better coverage
- Piatt County, IL: better coverage
- Grundy County, MO: worse coverage
- Daviess County, MO: better coverage
- DeKalb County, MO: better coverage
- Montgomery County, IN: better coverage
Counties with similar populations to Brown County
- Gilliam County, OR: better coverage
- Menard County, TX: better coverage
- Carson County, TX: better coverage
- Carter County, MO: worse coverage
- Washington County, NC: better coverage
- Glascock County, GA: worse coverage
- Cass County, IL: worse coverage
- Washington County, IL: better coverage
- Catron County, NM: worse coverage
- Gilpin County, CO: better coverage