In Putnam County, you’ll select from 5 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Putnam County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Putnam County’s 5,637 residents. 5G reception covers up to 78.00% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Putnam County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Putnam County, 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 Putnam County
Coverage:
92.59% of Putnam County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 54.71% 4G: 50.72% 3G or 2G: 86.97%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Putnam County
T-Mobile covers 92.59% of homes in the county 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 Putnam County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
54.71% |
59.62% |
4G |
50.72% |
48.83% |
2G or 3G |
86.97% |
86.32% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 54.71% 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 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Putnam County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Putnam County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 54.71% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 70.52% of Putnam County homes. 91.86% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
100.00% of Putnam County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 98.62% 3G or 2G: 99.37%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Putnam County
Verizon Wireless covers 100.00% of homes in the county 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 Putnam County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
98.62% |
97.37% |
2G or 3G |
99.37% |
98.31% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 98.62% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #2 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Putnam County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Putnam County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Putnam County homes. 93.09% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Putnam County
Coverage:
100.00% of Putnam County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 76.07% 4G: 99.72% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Putnam County
AT&T Wireless covers 100.00% of homes in the county 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 Putnam County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
76.07% |
72.37% |
4G |
99.72% |
99.65% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 76.07% 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 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Putnam County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Putnam County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 76.07% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Putnam County 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 Putnam County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Putnam County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Putnam County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Putnam County, IL. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Putnam County ranks #2997 out of 3561 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Illinois.
Best Putnam County Cell Provider Key
The northwestern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southeastern areas of Putnam County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Putnam County, IL: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Putnam County. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 76.07% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Putnam County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Putnam County, IL
If the price of a Putnam County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Putnam County 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 Putnam County 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 Putnam County, IL
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Putnam County, 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 Putnam County and the providers’ coverage areas.
Coverage:
58.73% of Putnam County
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 54.90% 3G or 2G: 0.01%
More about US Cellular in Putnam County
US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Putnam County
US Cellular covers 58.73% of homes in the county 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 Putnam County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
54.90% |
47.25% |
2G or 3G |
0.01% |
0.02% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 54.90% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank US Cellular as #5 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Putnam County mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Putnam County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 58.73% of Putnam County homes. 0.01% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
97.64% of Putnam County
0.11% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 93.02% 3G or 2G: 97.53%
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Illinois Valley Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Putnam County
Illinois Valley Cellular covers 97.64% of homes in the county 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 Putnam County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
93.02% |
92.11% |
2G or 3G |
97.53% |
95.84% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 93.02% of homes. 4.51% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Illinois Valley Cellular as #3 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Putnam County mobile providers.
Illinois Valley Cellular Voice Quality in Putnam County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 93.02% of Putnam County homes. 96.57% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Putnam County, IL Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Putnam County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Putnam County may vary based on your provider and location. The map above shows the fastest mobile data speeds in and around the county. 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 Putnam County covering 78.00% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (5,637 people) and 100.0% of the land (160.1 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Putnam County
Putnam County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Putnam County cover 78.00% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 77.02% or 123.3 square miles of Putnam County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Putnam County comes from AT&T Wireless with 76.07% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Putnam County
Putnam County 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 Putnam County, 99.98% 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 Putnam County with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Putnam County for You
If you’re still struggling to choose a cell phone provider in the county, some of these facts may help you decide:
- Coverage to Putnam County houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Putnam County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 76.07% in Putnam County.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless, covering 100.00% of Putnam County.
- The top estimated average speed in Putnam County, estimated at 54.01, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Counties Near Putnam County
If you live near Putnam County but aren’t technically in the county, 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 Putnam County:
Counties close to Putnam County
- Bureau County, IL: better coverage
- LaSalle County, IL: better coverage
- Henry County, IL: better coverage
- Grundy County, IL: better coverage
- Mercer County, IL: better coverage
- Kankakee County, IL: better coverage
- Louisa County, IA: better coverage
- Washington County, IA: better coverage
- Starke County, IN: better coverage
- Keokuk County, IA: better coverage
Counties with similar populations to Putnam County
- Vieques Municipio, PR: better coverage
- Cheyenne County, CO: worse coverage
- Cheyenne County, KS: worse coverage
- Cheyenne County, NE: worse coverage
- Chickasaw County, IA: better coverage
- Chicot County, AR: better coverage
- Childress County, TX: better coverage
- Choctaw County, MS: better coverage
- Clark County, ID: worse coverage
- Upton County, TX: better coverage