In Mount Carroll, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Mount Carroll’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Mount Carroll’s 2,082 residents. 5G reception covers up to 69.42% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Mount Carroll providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Mount Carroll, 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.
Coverage:
99.75% of Mount Carroll
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 99.43% 3G or 2G: 99.27%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Mount Carroll
AT&T Wireless covers 99.75% 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 Mount Carroll) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.43% |
98.48% |
2G or 3G |
99.27% |
97.75% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.43% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Mount Carroll mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Mount Carroll
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.68% of Mount Carroll homes. 99.27% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Mount Carroll
Coverage:
54.36% of Mount Carroll
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 20.74% 4G: 29.75% 3G or 2G: 16.96%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Mount Carroll
T-Mobile covers 54.36% 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 Carroll) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
20.74% |
44.98% |
4G |
29.75% |
32.27% |
2G or 3G |
16.96% |
36.71% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 20.74% 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 Mount Carroll mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Mount Carroll
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 20.74% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 54.36% of Mount Carroll homes. 16.96% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Mount Carroll
Coverage:
99.99% of Mount Carroll
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.02% 4G: 97.23% 3G or 2G: 99.72%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Mount Carroll
Verizon Wireless covers 99.99% 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 Carroll) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.02% |
0.01% |
4G |
97.23% |
89.97% |
2G or 3G |
99.72% |
99.17% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.02% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 97.23% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Mount Carroll mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Mount Carroll
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.02% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.98% of Mount Carroll homes. 96.37% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Mount Carroll homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Mount Carroll land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Mount Carroll Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Mount Carroll, IL. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Mount Carroll ranks #3266 out of 3561 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Illinois.
Best Mount Carroll Cell Provider Key
The northeastern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northern areas of Mount Carroll where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Mount Carroll, 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 Carroll. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 20.74% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 99.99% of Mount Carroll homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Mount Carroll, IL
If the price of a Mount Carroll mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Mount Carroll 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 Carroll 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 Mount Carroll, IL
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Mount Carroll, 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 Mount Carroll and the providers’ coverage areas.
US Cellular 5G available in Mount Carroll
Coverage:
99.78% of Mount Carroll
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 66.95% 4G: 67.65% 3G or 2G: 99.78%
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Mount Carroll
US Cellular covers 99.78% 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 Carroll) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
66.95% |
68.38% |
4G |
67.65% |
62.89% |
2G or 3G |
99.78% |
99.25% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 66.95% 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 US Cellular as #1 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Mount Carroll mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Mount Carroll
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 66.95% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.46% of Mount Carroll homes. 99.78% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Despite being much smaller, US Cellular service is actually better for coverage and speeds in Mount Carroll than the major cell carriers AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. This is likely only true in and around the proper city boundaries.
Mount Carroll, IL Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Mount Carroll Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Mount Carroll 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 Carroll covering 69.42% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (2,082 people) and 100.0% of the land (54.4 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Mount Carroll
Mount Carroll 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Mount Carroll cover 69.42% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 73.33% or 39.9 square miles of Mount Carroll are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Mount Carroll comes from US Cellular with 66.95% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Mount Carroll
Mount Carroll 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 Carroll, 99.88% 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 Mount Carroll with 99.98% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Mount Carroll 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 Carroll houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless, with 99.99% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Mount Carroll land is provided by Verizon Wireless at 99.95% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from US Cellular reporting 66.95% in Mount Carroll.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless, covering 99.98% of Mount Carroll.
- The top estimated average speed in Mount Carroll, estimated at 47.53, Mbps is available through US Cellular.
Mobile Service Cities Near Mount Carroll
If you live near Mount Carroll 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 Carroll:
Cities close to Mount Carroll
- Center Hill, IL: worse coverage
- Daggett, IL: worse coverage
- Palsgrove, IL: worse coverage
- Wacker, IL: worse coverage
- Lanark, IL: better coverage
- Savanna, IL: better coverage
- Chadwick, IL: better coverage
- Thomson, IL: better coverage
- Sabula, IA: better coverage
- Fair Haven, IL: better coverage
Cities with similar populations to Mount Carroll
- Bryantown, MD: better coverage
- Almo, KY: better coverage
- Gearhart, OR: better coverage
- Edwards AFB, CA: better coverage
- Dayton, PA: better coverage
- Cottonwood, ID: better coverage
- Collinwood, TN: better coverage
- Central City, PA: better coverage
- Burns Harbor, IN: better coverage
- Buchanan Dam, TX: better coverage