In Mineral, you’ll select from 5 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Mineral’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Mineral’s 464 residents. 5G reception covers up to 97.58% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Mineral providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Mineral, 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 Mineral
Coverage:
100.00% of Mineral
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.26% 4G: 99.99% 3G or 2G: 98.71%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Mineral
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 Mineral) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.26% |
0.49% |
4G |
99.99% |
99.96% |
2G or 3G |
98.71% |
97.94% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.26% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.73% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Mineral mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Mineral
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.26% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Mineral homes. 99.86% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Mineral
Coverage:
99.67% of Mineral
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 97.58% 4G: 74.88% 3G or 2G: 71.54%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Mineral
T-Mobile covers 99.67% 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 Mineral) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
97.58% |
98.98% |
4G |
74.88% |
85.80% |
2G or 3G |
71.54% |
96.44% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 97.58% 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 Mineral mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Mineral
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 97.58% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.67% of Mineral homes. 71.59% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Mineral
Coverage:
100.00% of Mineral
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.24% 4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Mineral
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 Mineral) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.24% |
1.95% |
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.24% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.76% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #2 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Mineral mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Mineral
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.24% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Mineral 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 Mineral homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Mineral land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Mineral Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Mineral, IL. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Mineral ranks #2068 out of 3561 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Illinois.
Best Mineral Cell Provider Key
The western parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northern areas of Mineral where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Mineral, IL: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Mineral. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 97.58% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Mineral homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Mineral, IL
If the price of a Mineral mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Mineral 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 Mineral 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 Mineral, IL
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Mineral, 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 Mineral and the providers’ coverage areas.
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Mineral
US Cellular covers 99.72% 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 Mineral) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
85.86% |
82.01% |
2G or 3G |
29.70% |
31.97% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 85.86% 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 Mineral mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Mineral
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.65% of Mineral homes. 29.70% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
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Illinois Valley Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Mineral
Illinois Valley Cellular covers 87.01% of homes in the city 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 Mineral) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
2G or 3G |
87.01% |
88.90% |
87.01% 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 Mineral mobile providers.
Illinois Valley Cellular Voice Quality in Mineral
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.00% of Mineral homes. 70.59% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Mineral, IL Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Mineral Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Mineral 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 Mineral covering 97.58% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (464 people) and 100.0% of the land (38.8 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Mineral
Mineral 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Mineral cover 97.58% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 98.98% or 38.4 square miles of Mineral are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Mineral comes from T-Mobile with 97.58% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Mineral
Mineral 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 Mineral, 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 Mineral with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Mineral 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 Mineral houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Mineral 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 97.58% in Mineral.
- The top estimated average speed in Mineral, estimated at 69.28, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Cities Near Mineral
If you live near Mineral 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 Mineral:
Cities close to Mineral
- Annawan, IL: better coverage
- Sheffield, IL: better coverage
- Neponset, IL: worse coverage
- Osceola, IL: worse coverage
- Thomas, IL: worse coverage
- Atkinson, IL: worse coverage
- Buda, IL: worse coverage
- Kewanee, IL: better coverage
- Hooppole, IL: worse coverage
- Manlius, IL: worse coverage
Cities with similar populations to Mineral
- Iron Junction, MN: better coverage
- Spratt, MI: worse coverage
- Sperry, MO: better coverage
- South Egremont, MA: worse coverage
- South Basehor, KS: better coverage
- South Amherst, MA: better coverage
- Junction, IL: worse coverage
- Junction City, GA: worse coverage
- Jones Crossroads, AL: better coverage
- Joan, AR: worse coverage