In Tazewell County, you’ll select from 5 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 98.1% of Tazewell County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.77% of Tazewell County’s 42,080 residents. 5G reception covers up to 75.69% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Tazewell County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Tazewell 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 Tazewell County
Coverage:
95.85% of Tazewell County
99.34% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 75.68%
4G: 95.83%
3G or 2G: 79.73%
Plans start at $30/mo.
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Tazewell County
T-Mobile covers 95.85% 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 Tazewell County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
---|---|---|
5G |
75.68% |
50.69% |
4G |
95.83% |
78.72% |
2G or 3G |
79.73% |
46.15% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 75.68% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 20.15% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #1 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Tazewell County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Tazewell County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 75.68% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 95.83% of Tazewell County homes. 91.25% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Tazewell County
Coverage:
98.86% of Tazewell County
98.83% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 13.32%
4G: 94.33%
3G or 2G: 98.80%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Tazewell County
AT&T Wireless covers 98.86% 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 Tazewell County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
---|---|---|
5G |
13.32% |
3.57% |
4G |
94.33% |
79.92% |
2G or 3G |
98.80% |
91.10% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 13.32% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 81.01% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #2 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Tazewell County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Tazewell County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 13.32% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 94.33% of Tazewell County homes. 98.80% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
99.18% of Tazewell County
98.82% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 99.16%
3G or 2G: 87.24%
Plans start at $35/mo.
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Tazewell County
Verizon Wireless covers 99.18% 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 Tazewell County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
---|---|---|
4G |
99.16% |
96.53% |
2G or 3G |
87.24% |
64.53% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.16% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Tazewell County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Tazewell County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.16% of Tazewell County homes. 87.46% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Tazewell County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Tazewell County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Tazewell County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Tazewell County, VA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Tazewell County ranks #1306 out of 2695 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Virginia.
Best Tazewell County Cell Provider Key
The eastern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northwestern areas of Tazewell County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Tazewell County, VA: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Tazewell County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 75.68% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 99.18% of Tazewell County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Tazewell County, VA
If the price of a Tazewell County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Tazewell 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 Tazewell 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 Tazewell County, VA
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Tazewell 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 Tazewell County and the providers’ coverage areas.
Coverage:
81.10% of Tazewell County
9.86% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 81.10%
Plans start at $30/mo.
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Tazewell County
US Cellular covers 81.10% 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 Tazewell County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
---|---|---|
4G |
81.10% |
36.55% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 81.10% of homes. We rank US Cellular as #4 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Tazewell County mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Tazewell County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 81.10% of Tazewell County homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
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Appalachian Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Tazewell County
Appalachian Wireless covers 21.37% 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 Tazewell County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
---|---|---|
4G |
21.37% |
22.78% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 21.37% of homes. We rank Appalachian Wireless as #5 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Tazewell County mobile providers.
Appalachian Wireless Voice Quality in Tazewell County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 21.37% of Tazewell County homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Tazewell County, VA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Tazewell County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Tazewell 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 Tazewell County covering 75.69% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.31% of the county. Overall, 99.77% of homes (42,102 people) and 98.1% of the land (509.0 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Tazewell County
Tazewell County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Tazewell County cover 75.69% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 50.36% or 261.3 square miles of Tazewell County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Tazewell County comes from T-Mobile with 75.68% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Tazewell County
Tazewell 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 Tazewell County, 99.31% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.31% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Tazewell County with 99.16% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Tazewell 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 Tazewell County houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless, with 99.18% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Tazewell County land is provided by Verizon Wireless at 96.55% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 75.68% in Tazewell County.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless, covering 99.16% of Tazewell County.
- The top estimated average speed in Tazewell County, estimated at 61.79, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Near Tazewell County
If you live near Tazewell 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 Tazewell County:
Counties close to Tazewell County
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- Wythe County, VA: worse mobile coverage
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- Russell County, VA: worse mobile coverage
- Washington County, VA: worse mobile coverage
- Grayson County, VA: worse mobile coverage
Counties with similar populations to Tazewell County
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- Windham County, VT: worse mobile coverage
- Butler County, MO: better mobile coverage
- Wood County, TX: better mobile coverage
- Crawford County, OH: worse mobile coverage
- Lawrence County, TN: better mobile coverage
- DeKalb County, IN: better mobile coverage
- Fulton County, OH: worse mobile coverage