In Mount Carbon, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Mount Carbon’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Mount Carbon’s 569 residents. 5G reception covers up to 100.00% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Mount Carbon providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Mount Carbon, 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 Mount Carbon
Coverage:
100.00% of Mount Carbon
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 100.00% 4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Mount Carbon
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 Mount Carbon) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 100.00% 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 AT&T Wireless as #1 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Mount Carbon mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Mount Carbon
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 100.00% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Mount Carbon homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Mount Carbon
Coverage:
99.98% of Mount Carbon
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 98.24% 4G: 80.16% 3G or 2G: 97.45%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Mount Carbon
T-Mobile covers 99.98% 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 Mount Carbon) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
98.24% |
97.78% |
4G |
80.16% |
76.02% |
2G or 3G |
97.45% |
96.67% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 98.24% 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 #2 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Mount Carbon mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Mount Carbon
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 98.24% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.93% of Mount Carbon homes. 99.64% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Mount Carbon
Coverage:
100.00% of Mount Carbon
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 19.67% 4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Mount Carbon
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 Mount Carbon) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
19.67% |
22.32% |
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 19.67% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 80.33% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Mount Carbon mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Mount Carbon
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 19.67% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Mount Carbon 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 Mount Carbon homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Mount Carbon land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Mount Carbon Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Mount Carbon, IL. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Mount Carbon ranks #1 out of 3561 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Illinois.

Best Mount Carbon Cell Provider Key
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Mount Carbon, IL: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Mount Carbon. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 100.00% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Mount Carbon homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Mount Carbon, IL
If the price of a Mount Carbon mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Mount Carbon 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 Mount Carbon 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.
Mount Carbon, IL Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Mount Carbon Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Mount Carbon 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 Mount Carbon covering 100.00% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (569 people) and 100.0% of the land (4.1 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Mount Carbon

Mount Carbon 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Mount Carbon cover 100.00% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 100.00% or 4.1 square miles of Mount Carbon are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Mount Carbon comes from AT&T Wireless with 100.00% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Mount Carbon

Mount Carbon 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 Mount Carbon, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Mount Carbon with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Mount Carbon 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 Mount Carbon houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Mount Carbon land is provided by AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 100.00% in Mount Carbon.
- The top estimated average speed in Mount Carbon, estimated at 71.00, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Cities Near Mount Carbon
If you live near Mount Carbon 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 Mount Carbon:
Cities close to Mount Carbon
- Murphysboro, IL: worse coverage
- Harrison, IL: worse coverage
- Oraville, IL: worse coverage
- Carbondale, IL: worse coverage
- Sand Ridge, IL: worse coverage
- DeSoto, IL: equal coverage
- Pomona, IL: worse coverage
- Gorham, IL: worse coverage
- Reeds Station, IL: equal coverage
- Makanda, IL: worse coverage
Cities with similar populations to Mount Carbon
- Troy, SC: worse coverage
- DeTour Village, MI: worse coverage
- Diamond Ridge, AK: worse coverage
- Dice, KY: worse coverage
- Dogwood, TN: worse coverage
- Dolphin, VA: worse coverage
- Donnelly, MN: worse coverage
- Donner, LA: worse coverage
- Driftwood, OH: equal coverage
- Dunlow, WV: worse coverage







