In Illinois City, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Illinois City’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Illinois City’s 967 residents. 5G reception covers up to 53.52% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Illinois City providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Illinois City, 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 Illinois City
Coverage:
91.33% of Illinois City
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 53.21% 4G: 40.42% 3G or 2G: 89.70%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Illinois City
T-Mobile covers 91.33% 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 Illinois City) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
53.21% |
63.28% |
4G |
40.42% |
45.60% |
2G or 3G |
89.70% |
89.41% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 53.21% 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 #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Illinois City mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Illinois City
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 53.21% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 68.84% of Illinois City homes. 90.10% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Illinois City
Coverage:
100.00% of Illinois City
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 1.98% 4G: 98.95% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Illinois City
Verizon 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 Illinois City) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
1.98% |
1.98% |
4G |
98.95% |
98.67% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 1.98% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 96.97% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #1 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Illinois City mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Illinois City
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 1.98% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Illinois City homes. 99.08% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
97.57% of Illinois City
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 89.30% 3G or 2G: 97.57%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Illinois City
AT&T Wireless covers 97.57% 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 Illinois City) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
89.30% |
87.76% |
2G or 3G |
97.57% |
97.56% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 89.30% of homes. 8.27% 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 Illinois City mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Illinois City
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 94.71% of Illinois City homes. 97.57% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Illinois City homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Illinois City land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Illinois City Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Illinois City, IL. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Illinois City ranks #3519 out of 3561 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Illinois.
Best Illinois City Cell Provider Key
The western parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the central areas of Illinois City where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Illinois City, IL: Verizon Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, Verizon Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Illinois City. Verizon Wireless has 5G that covers 53.21% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Illinois City homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Illinois City, IL
If the price of a Illinois City mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Illinois City 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 Illinois City 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 Illinois City, IL
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Illinois City, 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 Illinois City and the providers’ coverage areas.
US Cellular 5G available in Illinois City
Coverage:
99.92% of Illinois City
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 18.28% 4G: 87.86% 3G or 2G: 99.92%
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Illinois City
US Cellular covers 99.92% 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 Illinois City) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
18.28% |
26.47% |
4G |
87.86% |
85.58% |
2G or 3G |
99.92% |
99.91% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 18.28% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 69.58% 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 Illinois City mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Illinois City
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 18.28% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.79% of Illinois City homes. 99.92% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Illinois City, IL Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Illinois City Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Illinois City 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 Illinois City covering 53.52% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (967 people) and 100.0% of the land (59.4 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Illinois City
Illinois City 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Illinois City cover 53.52% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 64.39% or 38.2 square miles of Illinois City are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Illinois City comes from T-Mobile with 53.21% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Illinois City
Illinois City 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 Illinois City, 99.04% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Illinois City with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Illinois City 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 Illinois City houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Illinois City land is provided by Verizon Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 53.21% in Illinois City.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless, covering 100.00% of Illinois City.
- The top estimated average speed in Illinois City, estimated at 40.19, Mbps is available through Verizon Wireless.
Mobile Service Cities Near Illinois City
If you live near Illinois City 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 Illinois City:
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