In Steel City, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Steel City’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Steel City’s 160 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.99% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Steel City providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Steel City, 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:
100.00% of Steel City
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 Steel City
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 Steel City) 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 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Steel City mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Steel City
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Steel City homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Steel City
Coverage:
100.00% of Steel City
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 99.99% 4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Steel City
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 Steel City) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
99.99% |
99.61% |
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 99.99% 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 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Steel City mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Steel City
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 99.99% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Steel City homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Steel City
Coverage:
97.00% of Steel City
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 92.72% 4G: 78.37% 3G or 2G: 92.44%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Steel City
T-Mobile covers 97.00% 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 Steel City) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
92.72% |
90.92% |
4G |
78.37% |
69.52% |
2G or 3G |
92.44% |
91.26% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 92.72% 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 #2 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Steel City mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Steel City
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 92.72% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 96.59% of Steel City homes. 95.31% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Steel City homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Steel City land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Steel City Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Steel City, IL. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Steel City ranks #1072 out of 3561 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Illinois.
Best Steel City Cell Provider Key
The western parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northern areas of Steel City where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Steel City, IL: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Steel City. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 99.99% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Steel City homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Steel City, IL
If the price of a Steel City mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Steel City 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 Steel City 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.
Steel City, IL Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Steel City Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Steel City 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 Steel City covering 99.99% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (160 people) and 100.0% of the land (9.0 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Steel City
Steel City 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Steel City cover 99.99% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 99.64% or 8.9 square miles of Steel City are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Steel City comes from AT&T Wireless with 99.99% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Steel City
Steel City 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 Steel City, 100.00% 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 Steel City with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Steel City 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 Steel City houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Steel City land is provided by Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 99.99% in Steel City.
- The top estimated average speed in Steel City, estimated at 70.99, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Cities Near Steel City
If you live near Steel City 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 Steel City:
Cities close to Steel City
- Benton, IL: worse coverage
- Logan, IL: worse coverage
- West City, IL: better coverage
- Hanaford, IL: worse coverage
- Whittington, IL: better coverage
- Ewing, IL: worse coverage
- Parrish, IL: worse coverage
- Akin, IL: worse coverage
- Rend City, IL: better coverage
- Buckner, IL: better coverage
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- Ruraldale, OH: worse coverage
- Lowake, TX: worse coverage
- Lydesdale, AR: worse coverage
- Mack Creek Village, VA: worse coverage
- Manasota Key, FL: worse coverage
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- Rowden, TX: worse coverage
- Roystone, PA: worse coverage
- Ruby, AK: worse coverage
- Ruby, MT: worse coverage