In McLean County, you’ll select from 5 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of McLean County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of McLean County’s 170,954 residents. 5G reception covers up to 96.67% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the McLean County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
McLean 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.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in McLean County
Coverage:
99.99% of McLean County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.01% 4G: 99.98% 3G or 2G: 99.99%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in McLean County
AT&T Wireless covers 99.99% 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 McLean County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.01% |
0.54% |
4G |
99.98% |
99.90% |
2G or 3G |
99.99% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.01% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.97% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #3 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among McLean County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in McLean County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.01% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.99% of McLean County homes. 99.99% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in McLean County
Coverage:
99.87% of McLean County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 96.55% 4G: 94.04% 3G or 2G: 99.40%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in McLean County
T-Mobile covers 99.87% 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 McLean County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
96.55% |
84.94% |
4G |
94.04% |
78.90% |
2G or 3G |
99.40% |
97.64% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 96.55% 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 McLean County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in McLean County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 96.55% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.57% of McLean County homes. 99.66% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in McLean County
Coverage:
100.00% of McLean County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.20% 4G: 99.79% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in McLean County
Verizon 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 McLean County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.20% |
2.15% |
4G |
99.79% |
99.69% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
99.99% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.20% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.79% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #2 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among McLean County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in McLean County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.20% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of McLean County homes. 99.79% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of McLean County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as McLean County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the McLean County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in McLean County, IL. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, McLean County ranks #2180 out of 3561 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Illinois.
Best McLean County Cell Provider Key
The southern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the eastern areas of McLean County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in McLean County, IL: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in McLean County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 96.55% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of McLean County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in McLean County, IL
If the price of a McLean County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in McLean 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 McLean 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.
Local Mobile Providers in McLean County, IL
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in McLean County, 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 McLean County and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about Illinois Valley Cellular in McLean County
Illinois Valley Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in McLean County
Illinois Valley Cellular covers 62.83% of homes in the county with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 2G or 3G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in McLean County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
2G or 3G |
62.83% |
50.75% |
62.83% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Illinois Valley Cellular as #5 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among McLean County mobile providers.
Illinois Valley Cellular Voice Quality in McLean County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.00% of McLean County homes. 53.79% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
43.90% of McLean County
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 40.04% 3G or 2G: 0.00%
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in McLean County
US Cellular covers 43.90% 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 McLean County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
40.04% |
41.69% |
2G or 3G |
0.00% |
0.02% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 40.04% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank US Cellular as #4 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among McLean County mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in McLean County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 43.90% of McLean County homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
McLean County, IL Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
McLean County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in McLean 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 McLean County covering 96.67% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (170,954 people) and 100.0% of the land (1,183.2 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in McLean County
McLean County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in McLean County cover 96.67% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 85.62% or 1,013.1 square miles of McLean County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in McLean County comes from T-Mobile with 96.55% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in McLean County
McLean 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 McLean County, 100.00% 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 McLean County with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in McLean 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 McLean County houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all McLean County 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 96.55% in McLean County.
- The top estimated average speed in McLean County, estimated at 68.55, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near McLean County
If you live near McLean 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 McLean County:
Counties close to McLean County
- Ford County, IL: worse coverage
- Fulton County, IL: worse coverage
- Warren County, IN: worse coverage
- Benton County, IN: worse coverage
- McDonough County, IL: worse coverage
- Tippecanoe County, IN: better coverage
- Hancock County, IL: worse coverage
- Carroll County, IN: worse coverage
- Lee County, IA: better coverage
- Clark County, MO: worse coverage
Counties with similar populations to McLean County
- Carroll County, MD: better coverage
- Imperial County, CA: better coverage
- Porter County, IN: better coverage
- Licking County, OH: better coverage
- Maui County, HI: worse coverage
- Middlesex County, CT: better coverage
- Midland County, TX: better coverage
- Monroe County, PA: better coverage
- Muskegon County, MI: better coverage
- Olmsted County, MN: better coverage