In Alexandria City, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Alexandria City’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Alexandria City’s 159,467 residents. 5G reception covers up to 100.00% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Alexandria City providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Alexandria City, VA Top Cell Providers
Starter Phones Designed for Child Safety
Coverage:
T-Mobile Network
Data Speeds:
Same as T-Mobile below
Plans start at $29/mo.
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Built-in Parental Controls | Approved Contacts Only | Parent-Controlled Internet Access
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. Learn more about Mint vs. other carriers.
T-Mobile 5G available in Alexandria City
Coverage:
100.00% of Alexandria City
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 100.00% 4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Alexandria City
T-Mobile covers 100.00% 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 Alexandria City) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 100.00% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.00% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #1 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Alexandria City mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Alexandria City
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 100.00% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Alexandria City homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Alexandria City
Coverage:
100.00% of Alexandria City
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 100.00% 4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Alexandria City
AT&T Wireless covers 100.00% 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 Alexandria City) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 100.00% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.00% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #2 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Alexandria City mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Alexandria City
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 100.00% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Alexandria City homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Alexandria City
Coverage:
100.00% of Alexandria City
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 98.07% 4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Alexandria City
Verizon Wireless covers 100.00% 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 Alexandria City) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
98.07% |
98.36% |
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 98.07% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.00% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Alexandria City mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Alexandria City
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 98.07% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Alexandria City homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Alexandria City homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Alexandria City land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Alexandria City Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Alexandria City, VA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Alexandria City ranks #1 out of 2688 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Virginia.
Best Alexandria City Cell Provider Key
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Alexandria City, VA: T-Mobile and AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile and AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Alexandria City. T-Mobile and AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 100.00% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Alexandria City homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Alexandria City, VA
If the price of a Alexandria City mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Alexandria City 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 Alexandria City 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.
Alexandria City, VA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Alexandria City Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Alexandria City 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 Alexandria City covering 100.00% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (159,467 people) and 100.0% of the land (14.9 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Alexandria City
Alexandria City 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Alexandria City cover 100.00% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 100.00% or 14.9 square miles of Alexandria City are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Alexandria City comes from T-Mobile and AT&T Wireless with 100.00% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Alexandria City
Alexandria City 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 Alexandria City, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. T-Mobile, AT&T Wireless, and Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Alexandria City with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Alexandria City 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 Alexandria City houses is best with service from T-Mobile, AT&T Wireless, and Verizon Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Alexandria City land is provided by T-Mobile, AT&T Wireless, and Verizon Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile and AT&T Wireless reporting 100.00% in Alexandria City.
- The top estimated average speed in Alexandria City, estimated at 71.00, Mbps is available through T-Mobile and AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Counties Near Alexandria City
If you live near Alexandria City 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 Alexandria City:
Counties close to Alexandria City
- Arlington County, VA: equal coverage
- Falls Church City, VA: equal coverage
- District of Columbia, DC: equal coverage
- Fairfax County, VA: worse coverage
- Fairfax City, VA: equal coverage
- Prince George's County, MD: worse coverage
- Manassas Park City, VA: equal coverage
- Manassas City, VA: equal coverage
- Talbot County, MD: worse coverage
- Warren County, VA: worse coverage
Counties with similar populations to Alexandria City
- Kings County, CA: worse coverage
- Madera County, CA: worse coverage
- Cumberland County, NJ: worse coverage
- Penobscot County, ME: worse coverage
- Maui County, HI: worse coverage
- Indian River County, FL: worse coverage
- Dorchester County, SC: worse coverage
- Jackson County, MI: worse coverage
- Merrimack County, NH: worse coverage
- Santa Fe County, NM: worse coverage