In Hicks, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Hicks’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Hicks’s 245 residents. 5G reception covers up to 17.23% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Hicks providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Hicks, 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.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Hicks
Coverage:
96.26% of Hicks
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.00% 4G: 85.15% 3G or 2G: 91.17%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Hicks
Verizon Wireless covers 96.26% 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 Hicks) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.00% |
0.01% |
4G |
85.15% |
77.39% |
2G or 3G |
91.17% |
77.15% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.00% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 85.15% 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 Hicks mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Hicks
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.00% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 96.23% of Hicks homes. 83.91% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Hicks
Coverage:
29.72% of Hicks
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 17.56% 4G: 6.03% 3G or 2G: 28.61%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Hicks
T-Mobile covers 29.72% 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 Hicks) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
17.56% |
4.37% |
4G |
6.03% |
2.83% |
2G or 3G |
28.61% |
10.66% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 17.56% 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 #3 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Hicks mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Hicks
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 17.56% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 28.69% of Hicks homes. 28.61% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Hicks
Coverage:
100.00% of Hicks
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.21% 4G: 84.13% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Hicks
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 Hicks) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.21% |
0.69% |
4G |
84.13% |
81.72% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.21% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 84.13% of homes. 15.66% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #1 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Hicks mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Hicks
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.21% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 93.28% of Hicks 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 Hicks homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Hicks land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Hicks Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Hicks, IL. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Hicks ranks #3359 out of 3561 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Illinois.
Best Hicks Cell Provider Key
The northern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southwestern areas of Hicks where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Hicks, IL: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Hicks. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 17.56% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Hicks homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Hicks, IL
If the price of a Hicks mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Hicks 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 Hicks 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.
Hicks, IL Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Hicks Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Hicks 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 Hicks covering 17.23% of homes in the area while 4G covers 97.39% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (245 people) and 100.0% of the land (43.1 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Hicks
Hicks 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Hicks cover 17.23% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 4.71% or 2.0 square miles of Hicks are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Hicks comes from T-Mobile with 17.56% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Hicks
Hicks 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 Hicks, 90.63% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 97.39% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Hicks with 96.23% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Hicks 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 Hicks houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Hicks land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 17.56% in Hicks.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless, covering 96.23% of Hicks.
- The top estimated average speed in Hicks, estimated at 34.27, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Cities Near Hicks
If you live near Hicks 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 Hicks:
Cities close to Hicks
- Humm Wye, IL: worse coverage
- Herod, IL: better coverage
- Eddyville, IL: worse coverage
- Gross, IL: worse coverage
- Rudement, IL: better coverage
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- Somerset, IL: better coverage
- Delwood, IL: better coverage
- Sparks Hill, IL: worse coverage
- Elizabethtown, IL: better coverage
Cities with similar populations to Hicks
- Kennedy, MN: better coverage
- Jordan, IA: better coverage
- Judith Gap, MT: better coverage
- Kaisertown, NY: better coverage
- Kangley, IL: better coverage
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- Kanona, NY: better coverage
- Keaton, KY: better coverage
- Keenan, WV: worse coverage
- Kellyville, KY: better coverage