In Rice, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Rice’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Rice’s 549 residents. 5G reception covers up to 95.96% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Rice providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Rice, 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.
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Rice
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 Rice) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
97.40% |
94.47% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 97.40% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Rice mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Rice
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Rice homes. 98.79% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Rice
Coverage:
98.80% of Rice
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 95.96% 4G: 84.78% 3G or 2G: 95.14%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Rice
T-Mobile covers 98.80% 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 Rice) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
95.96% |
89.22% |
4G |
84.78% |
70.04% |
2G or 3G |
95.14% |
85.49% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 95.96% 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 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Rice mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Rice
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 95.96% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.79% of Rice homes. 95.56% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
99.75% of Rice
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 99.37% 3G or 2G: 96.73%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Rice
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 Rice) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.37% |
93.84% |
2G or 3G |
96.73% |
87.80% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.37% 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 Rice mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Rice
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.75% of Rice homes. 96.73% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Rice homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Rice land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Rice Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Rice, IL. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Rice ranks #2262 out of 3561 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Illinois.
Best Rice Cell Provider Key
The northern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southeastern areas of Rice where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Rice, IL: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Rice. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 95.96% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Rice homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Rice, IL
If the price of a Rice mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Rice 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 Rice 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 Rice, IL
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Rice, 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 Rice and the providers’ coverage areas.
US Cellular 5G available in Rice
Coverage:
99.82% of Rice
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 66.24% 4G: 81.80% 3G or 2G: 99.78%
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Rice
US Cellular covers 99.82% 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 Rice) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
66.24% |
60.14% |
4G |
81.80% |
80.60% |
2G or 3G |
99.78% |
99.71% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 66.24% 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 US Cellular as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Rice mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Rice
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 66.24% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.09% of Rice homes. 99.78% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Rice, IL Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Rice Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Rice 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 Rice covering 95.96% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (549 people) and 100.0% of the land (28.1 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Rice
Rice 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Rice cover 95.96% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 89.26% or 25.1 square miles of Rice are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Rice comes from T-Mobile with 95.96% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Rice
Rice 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 Rice, 99.54% 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 Rice with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Rice 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 Rice houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Rice land is provided by Verizon Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 95.96% in Rice.
- The top estimated average speed in Rice, estimated at 68.13, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Cities Near Rice
If you live near Rice 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 Rice:
Cities close to Rice
- Galena, IL: better coverage
- Rodden, IL: better coverage
- The Galena Territory, IL: better coverage
- St. Donatus, IA: worse coverage
- Scales Mound, IL: better coverage
- Bellevue, IA: worse coverage
- Menominee, IL: better coverage
- Schapville, IL: worse coverage
- Hanover, IL: worse coverage
- Guilford, IL: better coverage
Cities with similar populations to Rice
- Liberty Pole, WI: worse coverage
- Roberts, IL: worse coverage
- Riplinger, WI: worse coverage
- Maplewood, VA: better coverage
- Macune, TX: worse coverage
- Macon, AL: better coverage
- Lynn, AR: worse coverage
- Lublin, WI: worse coverage
- Loysburg, PA: worse coverage
- Locust Hill, VA: better coverage