In Mount Prospect, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Mount Prospect’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Mount Prospect’s 56,252 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 Prospect providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Mount Prospect, 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 Mount Prospect
Coverage:
100.00% of Mount Prospect
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 100.00% 4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Mount Prospect
T-Mobile 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 Prospect) 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 T-Mobile as #1 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Mount Prospect mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Mount Prospect
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 Prospect homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Mount Prospect
Coverage:
100.00% of Mount Prospect
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 98.82% 4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Mount Prospect
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 Prospect) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
98.82% |
98.18% |
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 98.82% 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 Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Mount Prospect mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Mount Prospect
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 98.82% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Mount Prospect homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Mount Prospect
Coverage:
100.00% of Mount Prospect
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 Prospect
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 Prospect) 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 #2 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Mount Prospect mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Mount Prospect
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 Prospect 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 Prospect homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Mount Prospect land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Mount Prospect Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Mount Prospect, IL. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Mount Prospect ranks #1 out of 3561 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Illinois.
Best Mount Prospect Cell Provider Key
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Mount Prospect, IL: T-Mobile and AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile and AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Mount Prospect. T-Mobile and AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 100.00% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Mount Prospect homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Mount Prospect, IL
If the price of a Mount Prospect mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Mount Prospect 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 Prospect 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 Prospect, IL Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Mount Prospect Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Mount Prospect 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 Prospect covering 100.00% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (56,252 people) and 100.0% of the land (11.2 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Mount Prospect cover 100.00% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 100.00% or 11.2 square miles of Mount Prospect are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Mount Prospect comes from T-Mobile and AT&T Wireless with 100.00% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect 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 Prospect, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, and AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Mount Prospect with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Mount Prospect 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 Prospect houses is best with service from T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, and AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Mount Prospect land is provided by T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, and AT&T Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile and AT&T Wireless reporting 100.00% in Mount Prospect.
- The top estimated average speed in Mount Prospect, estimated at 71.00, Mbps is available through T-Mobile and AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Cities Near Mount Prospect
If you live near Mount Prospect 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 Prospect:
Cities close to Mount Prospect
- Des Plaines, IL: equal coverage
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- Arlington Heights, IL: equal coverage
- Rolling Meadows, IL: equal coverage
- Wheeling, IL: equal coverage
- Elk Grove Village, IL: equal coverage
- Rosemont, IL: equal coverage
- Glenview Nas, IL: equal coverage
- Park Ridge, IL: equal coverage
- Glenview, IL: equal coverage
Cities with similar populations to Mount Prospect
- Annapolis, MD: worse coverage
- Goshen, IN: equal coverage
- Forney, TX: equal coverage
- Waxahachie, TX: worse coverage
- DeSoto, TX: equal coverage
- Delano, CA: equal coverage
- Culver City, CA: equal coverage
- Commerce City, CO: worse coverage
- Crestview, FL: worse coverage
- Chicopee, MA: equal coverage