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Cell coverage comparison in Athens, Illinois

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Based on crowdsourced speed tests and signal measurements in Athens, Illinois using data from Menard, the current snapshot reflects 73 speed tests and shows medians of 68.2 Mbps download, 7.4 Mbps upload, and 43 ms latency.

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

Performance by Carrier in Menard

Explore median download speeds, upload performance, and network latency for each major mobile carrier in Menard, 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
Download29.8 Mbps
Upload10.0 Mbps
Latency40 ms
Coverage100.0%

31 tests conducted

T-Mobile logo
Download56.8 Mbps
Upload3.4 Mbps
Latency124 ms
Coverage97.9%

40 tests conducted

Verizon logo
Download77.0 Mbps
Upload9.0 Mbps
Latency69 ms
Coverage100.0%

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

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

68.2Mbps

Upload

7.4Mbps

Latency

43ms

Top Performers

Fastest Download: Verizon

77.0 Mbps

Fastest Upload: AT&T

10.0 Mbps

Best Latency: AT&T

40 ms

Best Coverage: Verizon

100.0%

Coverage Snapshot

5G100.0%
4G LTE100.0%
Based on 10 speed tests

Network Performance aggregates all measured carriers in Menard 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 Athens is limited, so these medians are based on data from Menard. Current medians are 68.2 Mbps download, 7.4 Mbps upload, and 43 ms latency.

Cell Phone Plans for Athens

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

MobileX Custom

$0/mo

Monthly plan

Verizon
  • No Data Included
  • Hotspot Included
  • Unlimited Minutes
  • Unlimited Texts

MobileX 150 Mins 150 Texts

$4.48/mo

Monthly plan

Verizon
  • No Data Included
  • No Hotspot Included
  • Unlimited Minutes
  • Unlimited 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

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Cell Coverage in Athens: FAQ

What is the best cell phone carrier in Athens?

Based on crowdsourced speed tests in Menard, 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 Athens?

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

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

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