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Essex

Cell coverage comparison in Essex, Illinois

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Based on crowdsourced speed tests and signal measurements in Essex, Illinois using data from Kankakee, the current snapshot reflects over 1,600 speed tests and shows medians of 86.3 Mbps download, 15.4 Mbps upload, and 38 ms latency.

Not enough data for Essex

Showing performance data for Kankakee instead. We need at least 25 speed tests in Essex to generate local metrics.

Performance by Carrier in Kankakee

Explore median download speeds, upload performance, and network latency for each major mobile carrier in Kankakee, calculated from millions of real-world, crowdsourced speed tests. These results reflect typical everyday performance to help you compare carriers and choose the network that delivers the fastest speeds, most responsive connections, and broadest coverage where you live, work, and travel.

AT&T logo
Download80.1 Mbps
Upload20.6 Mbps
Latency50 ms
Coverage100.0%

Over 300 tests conducted

T-Mobile logo
Download149.8 Mbps
Upload9.3 Mbps
Latency35 ms
Coverage100.0%

Over 500 tests conducted

Verizon logo
Download48.4 Mbps
Upload17.7 Mbps
Latency37 ms
Coverage100.0%

Over 700 tests conducted

Performance by Carrier shows side-by-side results for the primary mobile providers measured in Kankakee. Each row reflects median download, upload, and latency for that carrier.

Providers included in this comparison are Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T. Per-carrier test counts are shown in the table to indicate data accuracy.

Network Performance in Kankakee

Get a complete view of mobile network performance across Kankakee with overall benchmarks and carrier-by-carrier breakdowns. Explore median performance metrics calculated from millions of real-world, crowdsourced speed tests. Start with the Kankakee-wide snapshot to understand overall network trends, then dive deeper to compare individual carriers side-by-side and see how each performs in speed, responsiveness, and availability.

Median Performance

Download

86.3Mbps

Upload

15.4Mbps

Latency

38ms

Top Performers

Fastest Download: T-Mobile

149.8 Mbps

Fastest Upload: AT&T

20.6 Mbps

Best Latency: T-Mobile

35 ms

Best Coverage: Verizon

100.0%

Coverage Snapshot

5G94.1%
4G LTE100.0%
Based on over 1,600 speed tests

Network Performance aggregates all measured carriers in Kankakee to provide a baseline view of typical speeds and latency in the area. Use these medians as a quick indicator of overall network quality.

Local testing in Essex is limited, so these medians are based on data from Kankakee. Current medians are 86.3 Mbps download, 15.4 Mbps upload, and 38 ms latency.

Cell Phone Plans for Essex

Compare wireless plans from carriers with coverage in this area.

Helium Mobile Zero

$0/mo

Monthly plan

T-Mobile
  • 1 GB Data1GB cellular + 2GB Helium Wi-Fi
  • No Hotspot Included
  • 100 Minutes
  • 300 Texts

Helium Mobile Sprout

$5/mo

Monthly plan

T-Mobile
  • 3 GB Datahigh-speed, then data stops
  • No Hotspot Included
  • Unlimited Minutes
  • Unlimited Texts

Red Pocket 500MB 12 Months

$5/mo

12 month term

AT&T
T-Mobile
Verizon
  • 0.5 GB Datahigh-speed, then Unknown
  • Hotspot Included
  • 500 Minutes
  • 500 Texts

Tello 100 Mins

$5/mo

Monthly plan

T-Mobile
  • No Data Included
  • No Hotspot Included
  • 100 Minutes
  • Unlimited Texts

Tello 1GB 100 Mins

$6/mo

Monthly plan

T-Mobile
  • 1 GB Datahigh-speed, then data stops
  • Hotspot Included
  • 100 Minutes
  • Unlimited Texts

Tello 2GB 100 Mins

$7/mo

Monthly plan

T-Mobile
  • 1 GB Datahigh-speed, then data stops
  • Hotspot Included
  • 100 Minutes
  • Unlimited Texts

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Cell Coverage in Essex: FAQ

What is the best cell phone carrier in Essex?

Based on crowdsourced speed tests in Kankakee, T-Mobile currently leads in median download speeds. Compare carriers in the performance table above for the latest results.

Why might this page show limited data for Essex?

We need at least 25 recent speed tests to generate reliable local metrics. Until we reach that threshold in Essex, we show performance data for Kankakee when it is available.

How can I check coverage at my specific address in Essex?

Use the interactive map to check signal strength at your exact address. Visit the CoverageMap interactive map to explore 4G/5G availability.

How can I contribute coverage data for Essex?

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