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Cell coverage comparison in Lincoln, Illinois

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Based on crowdsourced speed tests and signal measurements in Lincoln, Illinois, the current snapshot reflects over 400 speed tests and shows medians of 113.2 Mbps download, 14.1 Mbps upload, and 50 ms latency.

Performance by Carrier in Lincoln

Explore median download speeds, upload performance, and network latency for each major mobile carrier in Lincoln, 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
Download59.1 Mbps
Upload9.3 Mbps
Latency65 ms
Coverage100.0%

Over 100 tests conducted

T-Mobile logo
Download223.9 Mbps
Upload19.0 Mbps
Latency41 ms
Coverage99.9%

Over 100 tests conducted

Verizon logo
Download284.5 Mbps
Upload17.5 Mbps
Latency48 ms
Coverage100.0%

Over 100 tests conducted

Performance by Carrier shows side-by-side results for the primary mobile providers measured in Lincoln. 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 Lincoln

Get a complete view of mobile network performance across Lincoln with overall benchmarks and carrier-by-carrier breakdowns. Explore median performance metrics calculated from millions of real-world, crowdsourced speed tests. Start with the Lincoln-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

113.2Mbps

Upload

14.1Mbps

Latency

50ms

Top Performers

Fastest Download: Verizon

284.5 Mbps

Fastest Upload: T-Mobile

19.0 Mbps

Best Latency: T-Mobile

41 ms

Best Coverage: Verizon

100.0%

Coverage Snapshot

5G100.0%
4G LTE100.0%
Based on over 400 speed tests

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

These medians are calculated from over 400 tests. Current medians are 113.2 Mbps download, 14.1 Mbps upload, and 50 ms latency.

Cell Phone Plans for Lincoln

Compare wireless plans from carriers with coverage in this area.

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

US Mobile Light Plan Annual

$8/mo

12 month term

AT&T
T-Mobile
Verizon
  • 2 GB Datahigh-speed, then data stops
  • No Hotspot Included
  • Unlimited Minutes
  • Unlimited Texts
  • Taxes & Fees Included

TextNow Weekly Unlimited

$8.99/mo

Monthly plan

AT&T
  • 20 GB Datahigh-speed, then data stops
  • Hotspot Included
  • Unlimited Minutes
  • Unlimited Texts
  • Taxes & Fees Included

Red Pocket Essentials Annual

$9.17/mo

12 month term

AT&T
T-Mobile
Verizon
  • 3 GB Datahigh-speed, then 256Kbps
  • No Hotspot Included
  • Unlimited Minutes
  • Unlimited Texts

Red Pocket Essentials

$10/mo

Monthly plan

AT&T
T-Mobile
Verizon
  • 3 GB Datahigh-speed, then 256Kbps
  • No Hotspot Included
  • Unlimited Minutes
  • Unlimited Texts

Red Pocket Essentials (AT&T)

$10/mo

Monthly plan

AT&T
  • 3 GB Datahigh-speed, then 256Kbps
  • No Hotspot Included
  • Unlimited Minutes
  • Unlimited Texts

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Cell Coverage in Lincoln: FAQ

What is the best cell phone carrier in Lincoln?

Based on crowdsourced speed tests in Lincoln, Verizon 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 Lincoln?

We need at least 25 recent speed tests to generate reliable local metrics. If we don't have enough tests yet, the page focuses on maps and nearby locations while we keep collecting data.

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