In Essex, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Essex’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Essex’s 1,016 residents. 5G reception covers up to 1.45% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Essex providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Essex, IA 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:
99.44% of Essex
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 97.49% 3G or 2G: 37.02%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Essex
AT&T Wireless covers 99.44% 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 Essex) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
97.49% |
92.48% |
2G or 3G |
37.02% |
82.25% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 97.49% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Essex mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Essex
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.27% of Essex homes. 37.02% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about T-Mobile in Essex
T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Essex
T-Mobile covers 4.11% 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 Essex) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
4.11% |
5.61% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 4.11% of homes. We rank T-Mobile as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Essex mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Essex
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 4.11% of Essex homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Essex homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Essex land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Essex Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Essex, IA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Essex ranks #2189 out of 2384 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Iowa.
Best Essex Cell Provider Key
The southwestern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the western areas of Essex where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Essex, IA: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Essex. AT&T Wireless has 4G that covers 98.27% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 99.44% of Essex homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Essex, IA
If the price of a Essex mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Essex 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 Essex 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 Essex, IA
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Essex, 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 Essex and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about Chat Mobility in Essex
Chat Mobility Data Speeds and Coverage in Essex
Chat Mobility 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 Essex) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 100.00% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Chat Mobility as #1 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Essex mobile providers.
Chat Mobility Voice Quality in Essex
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Essex homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
US Cellular 5G available in Essex
Coverage:
99.83% of Essex
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 1.45% 4G: 96.82% 3G or 2G: 99.83%
More about US Cellular in Essex
US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Essex
US Cellular covers 99.83% 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 Essex) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
1.45% |
9.60% |
4G |
96.82% |
90.22% |
2G or 3G |
99.83% |
99.60% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 1.45% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 96.82% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank US Cellular as #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Essex mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Essex
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 1.45% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.29% of Essex homes. 99.83% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Despite being much smaller, Chat Mobility service is actually better for coverage and speeds in Essex than the major cell carriers AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. This is likely only true in and around the proper city boundaries.
Essex, IA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Essex Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Essex 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 Essex covering 1.45% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (1,016 people) and 100.0% of the land (52.2 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Essex
Essex 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Essex cover 1.45% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 9.60% or 5.0 square miles of Essex are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Essex comes from US Cellular with 1.45% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Essex
Essex 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 Essex, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Chat Mobility has the best 4G network in Essex with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Essex 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 Essex houses is best with service from Chat Mobility, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Essex land is provided by Chat Mobility at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from US Cellular reporting 1.45% in Essex.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Chat Mobility, covering 100.00% of Essex.
- The top estimated average speed in Essex, estimated at 40.00, Mbps is available through Chat Mobility.
Mobile Service Cities Near Essex
If you live near Essex 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 Essex:
Cities close to Essex
- Shenandoah, IA: better coverage
- Coburg, IA: worse coverage
- Nyman, IA: better coverage
- Norwich, IA: worse coverage
- Imogene, IA: better coverage
- Yorktown, IA: worse coverage
- Hawthorne, IA: better coverage
- Farragut, IA: better coverage
- Coin, IA: better coverage
- Strahan, IA: better coverage
Cities with similar populations to Essex
- Jane, MO: better coverage
- St. James, LA: better coverage
- Spruce Head, ME: better coverage
- Springdale, TX: worse coverage
- Spring Garden, VA: better coverage
- South Monterey, MI: better coverage
- Sontag, MS: better coverage
- Snead, AL: better coverage
- Slidell, TX: better coverage
- Slagle, MO: better coverage