In Roanoke County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 98.1% of Roanoke County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.86% of Roanoke County’s 93,583 residents. 5G reception covers up to 93.51% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Roanoke County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Roanoke County, VA Top Cell Providers
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.
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.
T-Mobile 5G available in Roanoke County
Coverage:
99.31% of Roanoke County
99.34% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 93.52%
4G: 99.31%
3G or 2G: 97.05%
Plans start at $30/mo.
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Roanoke County
T-Mobile covers 99.31% 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 Roanoke County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
93.52% |
74.66% |
4G |
99.31% |
91.19% |
2G or 3G |
97.05% |
72.95% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 93.52% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 5.79% 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 Roanoke County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Roanoke County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 93.52% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.31% of Roanoke County homes. 98.83% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
99.79% of Roanoke County
98.82% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 99.79%
3G or 2G: 97.80%
Plans start at $35/mo.
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Roanoke County
Verizon Wireless covers 99.79% 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 Roanoke County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.79% |
97.25% |
2G or 3G |
97.80% |
88.88% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.79% 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 Roanoke County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Roanoke County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.79% of Roanoke County homes. 88.64% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
99.31% of Roanoke County
98.83% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 99.01%
3G or 2G: 98.95%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Roanoke County
AT&T Wireless covers 99.31% 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 Roanoke County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.01% |
89.09% |
2G or 3G |
98.95% |
89.70% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.01% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Roanoke County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Roanoke County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.01% of Roanoke County homes. 98.95% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Roanoke County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Roanoke County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Roanoke County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Roanoke County, VA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Roanoke County ranks #727 out of 2695 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Virginia.
Best Roanoke County Cell Provider Key
The central parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northwestern areas of Roanoke County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Roanoke County, VA: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Roanoke County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 93.52% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 99.79% of Roanoke County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Roanoke County, VA
If the price of a Roanoke County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Roanoke 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 Roanoke County 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 Roanoke County, VA
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Roanoke 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 Roanoke County and the providers’ coverage areas.
US Cellular 5G available in Roanoke County
Coverage:
99.33% of Roanoke County
9.86% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 9.52%
4G: 98.01%
3G or 2G: 99.32%
Plans start at $30/mo.
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Roanoke County
US Cellular covers 99.33% 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 Roanoke County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
9.52% |
2.74% |
4G |
98.01% |
85.84% |
2G or 3G |
99.32% |
93.81% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 9.52% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 88.49% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank US Cellular as #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Roanoke County mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Roanoke County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 9.52% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.01% of Roanoke County homes. 99.32% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Roanoke County, VA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Roanoke County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Roanoke 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 Roanoke County covering 93.51% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.82% of the county. Overall, 99.86% of homes (93,607 people) and 98.1% of the land (245.8 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Roanoke County
Roanoke County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Roanoke County cover 93.51% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 74.61% or 186.9 square miles of Roanoke County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Roanoke County comes from T-Mobile with 93.52% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Roanoke County
Roanoke County 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 Roanoke County, 99.82% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.82% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Roanoke County with 99.79% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Roanoke 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 Roanoke County houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless, with 99.79% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Roanoke County land is provided by Verizon Wireless at 97.25% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 93.52% in Roanoke County.
- The top estimated average speed in Roanoke County, estimated at 68.72, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Near Roanoke County
If you live near Roanoke 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 Roanoke County:
Counties close to Roanoke County
- Roanoke City, VA: better mobile coverage
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- Bedford County, VA: worse mobile coverage
- Floyd County, VA: worse mobile coverage
- Radford City, VA: better mobile coverage
- Covington City, VA: better mobile coverage
Counties with similar populations to Roanoke County
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- Grant County, WA: worse mobile coverage
- Moore County, NC: worse mobile coverage
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- Dubuque County, IA: better mobile coverage
- Floyd County, GA: worse mobile coverage
- Pottawattamie County, IA: worse mobile coverage
- Nash County, NC: better mobile coverage
- Lauderdale County, AL: worse mobile coverage
- Rockingham County, NC: better mobile coverage