In Dover, you’ll select from 5 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Dover’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Dover’s 230 residents. 5G reception covers up to 97.31% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Dover providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Dover, 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 Dover
Coverage:
100.00% of Dover
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 80.16% 4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Dover
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 Dover) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
80.16% |
79.16% |
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 80.16% 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 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Dover mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Dover
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 80.16% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Dover homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Dover
Coverage:
98.69% of Dover
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 97.31% 4G: 67.82% 3G or 2G: 89.32%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Dover
T-Mobile covers 98.69% 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 Dover) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
97.31% |
95.97% |
4G |
67.82% |
72.99% |
2G or 3G |
89.32% |
87.22% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 97.31% 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 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Dover mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Dover
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 97.31% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.69% of Dover homes. 95.01% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Dover
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 Dover) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.31% |
99.25% |
2G or 3G |
99.36% |
99.43% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.31% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Dover mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Dover
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Dover homes. 96.27% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Dover homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Dover land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Dover Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Dover, IL. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Dover ranks #2097 out of 3561 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Illinois.
Best Dover Cell Provider Key
The western parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northwestern areas of Dover where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Dover, IL: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Dover. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 97.31% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Dover homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Dover, IL
If the price of a Dover mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Dover 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 Dover 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 Dover, IL
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Dover, 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 Dover and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about US Cellular in Dover
US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Dover
US Cellular covers 58.56% 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 Dover) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
58.56% |
54.76% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 58.56% of homes. We rank US Cellular as #5 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Dover mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Dover
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 58.56% of Dover homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about Illinois Valley Cellular in Dover
Illinois Valley Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Dover
Illinois Valley Cellular covers 99.84% 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 Dover) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
96.87% |
95.67% |
2G or 3G |
99.84% |
99.77% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 96.87% of homes. 2.97% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Illinois Valley Cellular as #4 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Dover mobile providers.
Illinois Valley Cellular Voice Quality in Dover
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 96.87% of Dover homes. 99.46% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Dover, IL Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Dover Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Dover 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 Dover covering 97.31% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (230 people) and 100.0% of the land (11.2 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Dover
Dover 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Dover cover 97.31% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 95.97% or 10.8 square miles of Dover are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Dover comes from T-Mobile with 97.31% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Dover
Dover 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 Dover, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Dover with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Dover 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 Dover houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Dover land is provided by AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 97.31% in Dover.
- The top estimated average speed in Dover, estimated at 69.09, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Cities Near Dover
If you live near Dover 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 Dover:
Cities close to Dover
- Malden, IL: better coverage
- Zearing, IL: better coverage
- Kasbeer, IL: worse coverage
- Princeton, IL: better coverage
- Hollowayville, IL: better coverage
- Van Orin, IL: worse coverage
- Arlington, IL: better coverage
- Ohio, IL: worse coverage
- Seatonville, IL: better coverage
- Bureau, IL: worse coverage
Cities with similar populations to Dover
- Rockview, MO: worse coverage
- Lake Itasca, MN: worse coverage
- Lake Tamarisk, CA: better coverage
- Lake Telemark, NJ: better coverage
- Lamont, WI: worse coverage
- Lanham, KS: worse coverage
- Riverdale, AR: better coverage
- Riverville, VA: worse coverage
- Roanoke, MO: worse coverage
- Rockport, MS: worse coverage