In Urbana, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Urbana’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Urbana’s 50,299 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 Urbana providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Urbana, 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 Urbana
Coverage:
100.00% of Urbana
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 Urbana
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 Urbana) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
4G |
100.00% |
99.56% |
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 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Urbana mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Urbana
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 Urbana homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Urbana
Coverage:
100.00% of Urbana
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 Urbana
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 Urbana) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
99.99% |
99.92% |
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 #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Urbana mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Urbana
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 Urbana homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Urbana
Coverage:
100.00% of Urbana
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 96.55% 4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Urbana
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 Urbana) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
96.55% |
91.35% |
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 96.55% 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 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Urbana mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Urbana
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 96.55% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Urbana homes. 99.99% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Urbana homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Urbana land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Urbana Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Urbana, IL. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Urbana ranks #1 out of 3561 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Illinois.
Best Urbana Cell Provider Key
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Urbana, IL: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Urbana. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 100.00% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Urbana homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Urbana, IL
If the price of a Urbana mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Urbana 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 Urbana 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 Urbana, IL
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Urbana, 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 Urbana and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about Illinois Valley Cellular in Urbana
Illinois Valley Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Urbana
Illinois Valley Cellular covers 38.76% of homes in the city with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 2G or 3G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Urbana) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
2G or 3G |
38.76% |
6.43% |
38.76% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Illinois Valley Cellular as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Urbana mobile providers.
Illinois Valley Cellular Voice Quality in Urbana
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.00% of Urbana homes. 38.76% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Urbana, IL Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Urbana Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Urbana 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 Urbana covering 100.00% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (50,299 people) and 100.0% of the land (56.2 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Urbana
Urbana 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Urbana cover 100.00% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 100.00% or 56.2 square miles of Urbana are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Urbana comes from T-Mobile with 100.00% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Urbana
Urbana 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 Urbana, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. T-Mobile, AT&T Wireless, and Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Urbana with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Urbana 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 Urbana houses is best with service from T-Mobile, AT&T Wireless, and Verizon Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Urbana land is provided by T-Mobile, AT&T Wireless, and Verizon Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 100.00% in Urbana.
- The top estimated average speed in Urbana, estimated at 71.00, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Cities Near Urbana
If you live near Urbana 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 Urbana:
Cities close to Urbana
- Champaign, IL: equal coverage
- Savoy, IL: equal coverage
- Philo, IL: equal coverage
- St. Joseph, IL: equal coverage
- Bondville, IL: equal coverage
- Tolono, IL: equal coverage
- Sidney, IL: worse coverage
- Thomasboro, IL: equal coverage
- Mahomet, IL: worse coverage
- Seymour, IL: worse coverage
Cities with similar populations to Urbana
- Sherman Oaks, CA: equal coverage
- Haltom City, TX: equal coverage
- Irondequoit, NY: worse coverage
- La Mirada, CA: equal coverage
- Lakewood, OH: worse coverage
- Mankato, MN: worse coverage
- Marion, OH: worse coverage
- Martinez, CA: worse coverage
- Milford, CT: worse coverage
- San Benito, TX: equal coverage