In Edwards County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Edwards County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Edwards County’s 6,245 residents. 5G reception covers up to 81.04% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Edwards County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Edwards 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.
Coverage:
100.00% of Edwards County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 98.37%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Edwards County
Verizon Wireless covers 100.00% 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 Edwards County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
98.37% |
99.83% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 100.00% 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 Edwards County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Edwards County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Edwards County homes. 99.76% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Edwards County
Coverage:
93.18% of Edwards County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 86.94% 4G: 74.34% 3G or 2G: 86.05%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Edwards County
T-Mobile covers 93.18% 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 Edwards County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
86.94% |
80.20% |
4G |
74.34% |
62.96% |
2G or 3G |
86.05% |
75.97% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 86.94% 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 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Edwards County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Edwards County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 86.94% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 92.92% of Edwards County homes. 86.50% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Edwards County
Coverage:
100.00% of Edwards County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 58.90% 4G: 99.99% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Edwards 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 Edwards County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
58.90% |
43.64% |
4G |
99.99% |
99.97% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 58.90% 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 #3 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Edwards County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Edwards County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 58.90% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Edwards County homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Edwards County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Edwards County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Edwards County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Edwards County, IL. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Edwards County ranks #2906 out of 3561 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Illinois.
Best Edwards County Cell Provider Key
The southeastern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northern areas of Edwards County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Edwards County, IL: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Edwards County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 86.94% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Edwards County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Edwards County, IL
If the price of a Edwards County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Edwards 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 Edwards 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.
Edwards County, IL Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Edwards County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Edwards 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 Edwards County covering 81.04% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (6,245 people) and 100.0% of the land (222.4 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Edwards County
Edwards County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Edwards County cover 81.04% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 81.50% or 181.3 square miles of Edwards County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Edwards County comes from T-Mobile with 86.94% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Edwards County
Edwards 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 Edwards County, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Edwards County with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Edwards 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 Edwards County houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Edwards County 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 86.94% in Edwards County.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless, covering 100.00% of Edwards County.
- The top estimated average speed in Edwards County, estimated at 61.73, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Edwards County
If you live near Edwards 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 Edwards County:
Counties close to Edwards County
- Wabash County, IL: worse coverage
- Wayne County, IL: better coverage
- Gibson County, IN: better coverage
- Pike County, IN: better coverage
- Jefferson County, IL: better coverage
- Marion County, IL: better coverage
- Dubois County, IN: better coverage
- Washington County, IL: better coverage
- Clinton County, IL: better coverage
- Orange County, IN: better coverage
Counties with similar populations to Edwards County
- Estill County, KY: better coverage
- Searcy County, AR: worse coverage
- Screven County, GA: better coverage
- San Juan County, UT: worse coverage
- Saline County, NE: worse coverage
- Gulf County, FL: better coverage
- Grayson County, VA: worse coverage
- Fleming County, KY: better coverage
- Ferry County, WA: worse coverage
- Fergus County, MT: better coverage