In Prairie Center, you’ll select from 5 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Prairie Center’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Prairie Center’s 365 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 Prairie Center providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Prairie Center, 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 Prairie Center
Coverage:
100.00% of Prairie Center
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 96.98% 4G: 99.56% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Prairie Center
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 Prairie Center) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
96.98% |
95.87% |
4G |
99.56% |
99.34% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 96.98% 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 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Prairie Center mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Prairie Center
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 96.98% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Prairie Center homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
100.00% of Prairie Center
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Prairie Center
Verizon Wireless covers 100.00% 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 Prairie Center) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 100.00% 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 Prairie Center mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Prairie Center
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Prairie Center homes. 99.99% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Prairie Center
Coverage:
100.00% of Prairie Center
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 99.39% 4G: 99.31% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Prairie Center
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 Prairie Center) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
99.39% |
99.30% |
4G |
99.31% |
99.25% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 99.39% 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 Prairie Center mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Prairie Center
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 99.39% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Prairie Center 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 Prairie Center homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Prairie Center land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Prairie Center Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Prairie Center, IL. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Prairie Center ranks #1 out of 3561 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Illinois.
Best Prairie Center Cell Provider Key
The western parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the central areas of Prairie Center where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Prairie Center, IL: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Prairie Center. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 99.39% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Prairie Center homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Prairie Center, IL
If the price of a Prairie Center mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Prairie Center 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 Prairie Center 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 Prairie Center, IL
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Prairie Center, 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 Prairie Center and the providers’ coverage areas.
Coverage:
100.00% of Prairie Center
0.11% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 95.47% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
More about Illinois Valley Cellular in Prairie Center
Illinois Valley Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Prairie Center
Illinois Valley Cellular covers 100.00% 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 Prairie Center) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
95.47% |
94.46% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 95.47% of homes. 4.53% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Illinois Valley Cellular as #4 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Prairie Center mobile providers.
Illinois Valley Cellular Voice Quality in Prairie Center
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 95.47% of Prairie Center homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about US Cellular in Prairie Center
US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Prairie Center
US Cellular covers 64.40% 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 Prairie Center) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
64.40% |
61.37% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 64.40% of homes. We rank US Cellular as #5 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Prairie Center mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Prairie Center
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 64.40% of Prairie Center homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Prairie Center, IL Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Prairie Center Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Prairie Center 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 Prairie Center covering 100.00% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (365 people) and 100.0% of the land (31.3 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Prairie Center
Prairie Center 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Prairie Center cover 100.00% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 99.99% or 31.3 square miles of Prairie Center are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Prairie Center comes from T-Mobile with 99.39% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Prairie Center
Prairie Center 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 Prairie Center, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless, Verizon Wireless, and T-Mobile has the best 4G network in Prairie Center with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Prairie Center 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 Prairie Center houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, and Illinois Valley Cellular, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Prairie Center land is provided by AT&T Wireless, Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, and Illinois Valley Cellular at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 99.39% in Prairie Center.
- The top estimated average speed in Prairie Center, estimated at 70.57, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Cities Near Prairie Center
If you live near Prairie Center 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 Prairie Center:
Cities close to Prairie Center
- Harding, IL: worse coverage
- Triumph, IL: worse coverage
- Wedron, IL: worse coverage
- Utica, IL: worse coverage
- Naplate, IL: equal coverage
- Ottawa, IL: worse coverage
- Troy Grove, IL: equal coverage
- Serena, IL: worse coverage
- Earlville, IL: worse coverage
- North Utica, IL: equal coverage
Cities with similar populations to Prairie Center
- Canyon Creek, MT: worse coverage
- Viola, CA: worse coverage
- Vinemaple, OR: worse coverage
- View, TX: worse coverage
- Valley Brook, IN: worse coverage
- Usibelli, AK: worse coverage
- Charlesburg, WI: worse coverage
- Centerfield, NY: worse coverage
- Catons Grove, TN: worse coverage
- Cary, MS: worse coverage