In Jersey County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Jersey County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Jersey County’s 22,069 residents. 5G reception covers up to 80.61% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Jersey County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.

 

Jersey County, IL Top Cell Providers

Mint

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.

Visible

Plans include 5G where available.

Coverage:

Verizon Network

Data Speeds:

Same as Verizon below

Plans start at $30/mo.

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Visible offers unlimited data, talk and text for $30/month powered by Verizon.


AT&T Wireless

AT&T Wireless 5G available in Jersey County


Coverage:

100.00% of Jersey County

98.83% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 78.95%

4G: 100.00%

3G or 2G: 99.99%


Plans start at $35/mo.

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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Jersey 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 Jersey County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
78.95%
58.21%
4G
100.00%
100.00%
2G or 3G
99.99%
99.97%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 78.95% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 21.05% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #1 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Jersey County mobile providers.

AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Jersey County

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 78.95% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Jersey County homes. 99.99% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

T-Mobile

T-Mobile 5G available in Jersey County


Coverage:

87.24% of Jersey County

99.34% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 26.22%

4G: 86.65%

3G or 2G: 75.10%


Plans start at $30/mo.

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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Jersey County

T-Mobile covers 87.24% 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 Jersey County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
26.22%
30.00%
4G
86.65%
76.00%
2G or 3G
75.10%
55.76%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 26.22% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 60.43% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Jersey County mobile providers.

T-Mobile Voice Quality in Jersey County

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 26.22% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 86.66% of Jersey County homes. 76.95% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Verizon Wireless


Coverage:

81.98% of Jersey County

98.82% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 81.98%

3G or 2G: 0.01%


Plans start at $35/mo.

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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Jersey County

Verizon Wireless covers 81.98% 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 Jersey County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
81.98%
69.51%
2G or 3G
0.01%
0.01%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 81.98% 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 Jersey County mobile providers.

Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Jersey County

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 81.98% of Jersey County homes. 0.01% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Jersey County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Jersey County land area.

 

Fastest Cell Service Down to the Jersey County Neighborhood

The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Jersey County, IL. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Jersey County ranks #2415 out of 3582 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Illinois.

Map of the fastest cell company in Jersey County

Best Jersey County Cell Provider Key

Verizon
AT&T
T-Mobile
Tie

 

The northeastern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the western areas of Jersey County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.

 

Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Jersey 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 Jersey County. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 78.95% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Jersey County homes.

 

Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Jersey County, IL

If the price of a Jersey County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Jersey 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 Jersey County wireless plan will quickly rise if you add additional lines or features such as a hotspot or unlimited data.


Mint

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.


Cricket Wireless

Coverage:

AT&T Network

Data Speeds:

Same as AT&T above


Boost Mobile

Coverage:

T-Mobile Network

Data Speeds:

Same as T-Mobile above


Visible

Coverage:

Verizon Network

Data Speeds:

Same as Verizon above


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 Jersey County, IL

The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Jersey 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 Jersey County and the providers’ coverage areas.

US Cellular


Coverage:

96.19% of Jersey County

9.86% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 96.03%

3G or 2G: 87.87%


Plans start at $30/mo.

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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Jersey County

US Cellular covers 96.19% 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 Jersey County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
96.03%
96.51%
2G or 3G
87.87%
92.06%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 96.03% 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 Jersey County mobile providers.

US Cellular Voice Quality in Jersey County

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 96.03% of Jersey County homes. 87.87% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

 

Jersey County, IL Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Map of fastest mobile speeds in Jersey County

Jersey County Fastest Speeds Key

2G
4G
5G

Your mobile coverage in Jersey 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 Jersey County covering 80.61% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (22,087 people) and 100.0% of the land (369.3 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.

 

5G Coverage Map and Availability in Jersey County

Map of 5G mobile cell service in Jersey County

Jersey County 5G Coverage Key

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50%
100%

5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Jersey County cover 80.61% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 60.59% or 223.7 square miles of Jersey County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Jersey County comes from AT&T Wireless with 78.95% coverage.

 

4G Coverage Map and Availability in Jersey County

Map of 4G mobile cell service in Jersey County

Jersey County 4G Coverage Key

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4G/LTE networks have become one of the nation’s most common mobile coverage types for data, and in some locations, voice calls. In Jersey County, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Jersey County with 100.00% coverage.

Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Jersey 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 Jersey County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
  • The best coverage across all Jersey 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 78.95% in Jersey County.
  • The best 4G coverage is obtainable with AT&T Wireless, covering 100.00% of Jersey County.
  • The top estimated average speed in Jersey County, estimated at 64.47, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.

 

Mobile Service Near Jersey County

If you live near Jersey 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 Jersey County:

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