In Ashe County, you’ll select from 5 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.1% of Ashe County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.70% of Ashe County’s 26,577 residents. 5G reception covers up to 39.64% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Ashe County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Ashe County, NC 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 Ashe County
Coverage:
38.54% of Ashe County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 25.76% 4G: 23.97% 3G or 2G: 18.33%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Ashe County
T-Mobile covers 38.54% 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 Ashe County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
25.76% |
17.53% |
4G |
23.97% |
11.37% |
2G or 3G |
18.33% |
14.74% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 25.76% 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 #4 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Ashe County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Ashe County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 25.76% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 35.83% of Ashe County homes. 22.81% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
81.95% of Ashe County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 67.11% 3G or 2G: 54.88%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Ashe County
AT&T Wireless covers 81.95% 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 Ashe County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
67.11% |
48.15% |
2G or 3G |
54.88% |
38.91% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 67.11% 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 Ashe County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Ashe County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 77.23% of Ashe County homes. 54.88% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Ashe County
Coverage:
5.11% of Ashe County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 4.53% 4G: 0.39% 3G or 2G: 0.45%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Ashe County
Verizon Wireless covers 5.11% 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 Ashe County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
4.53% |
5.49% |
4G |
0.39% |
0.27% |
2G or 3G |
0.45% |
0.28% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 4.53% 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 #5 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Ashe County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Ashe County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 4.53% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.63% of Ashe County homes. 0.28% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Ashe County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Ashe County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Ashe County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Ashe County, NC. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Ashe County ranks #1986 out of 2352 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in North Carolina.
Best Ashe 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 Ashe County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Ashe County, NC: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Ashe County. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 25.76% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 81.95% of Ashe County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Ashe County, NC
If the price of a Ashe County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Ashe 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 Ashe 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 Ashe County, NC
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Ashe 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 Ashe County and the providers’ coverage areas.
Carolina West Wireless 5G available in Ashe County
Coverage:
99.66% of Ashe County
0.32% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 17.94% 4G: 97.00% 3G or 2G: 99.65%
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Carolina West Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Ashe County
Carolina West Wireless covers 99.66% 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 Ashe County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
17.94% |
4.12% |
4G |
97.00% |
93.83% |
2G or 3G |
99.65% |
99.01% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 17.94% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 79.06% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Carolina West Wireless as #1 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Ashe County mobile providers.
Carolina West Wireless Voice Quality in Ashe County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 17.94% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.00% of Ashe County homes. 99.65% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
US Cellular 5G available in Ashe County
Coverage:
80.65% of Ashe County
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 10.94% 4G: 43.92% 3G or 2G: 78.79%
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Ashe County
US Cellular covers 80.65% 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 Ashe County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
10.94% |
3.63% |
4G |
43.92% |
32.00% |
2G or 3G |
78.79% |
72.55% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 10.94% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 43.92% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank US Cellular as #3 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Ashe County mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Ashe County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 10.94% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 69.76% of Ashe County homes. 78.79% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Despite being much smaller, Carolina West Wireless service is actually better for coverage and speeds in Ashe County than the major cell carriers AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. This is likely only true in and around the proper county boundaries.
Ashe County, NC Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Ashe County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Ashe 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 Ashe County covering 39.64% of homes in the area while 4G covers 97.57% of the county. Overall, 99.70% of homes (26,577 people) and 99.1% of the land (422.2 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Ashe County
Ashe County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Ashe County cover 39.64% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 20.14% or 85.8 square miles of Ashe County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Ashe County comes from T-Mobile with 25.76% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Ashe County
Ashe 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 Ashe County, 97.20% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 97.57% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Carolina West Wireless has the best 4G network in Ashe County with 97.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Ashe 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 Ashe County houses is best with service from Carolina West Wireless, with 99.66% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Ashe County land is provided by Carolina West Wireless at 99.01% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 25.76% in Ashe County.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Carolina West Wireless, covering 97.00% of Ashe County.
- The top estimated average speed in Ashe County, estimated at 44.36, Mbps is available through Carolina West Wireless.
Mobile Service Counties Near Ashe County
If you live near Ashe 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 Ashe County:
Counties close to Ashe County
- Johnson County, TN: worse coverage
- Alleghany County, NC: worse coverage
- Carter County, TN: better coverage
- Surry County, NC: better coverage
- Sullivan County, TN: better coverage
- Washington County, TN: better coverage
- Stokes County, NC: better coverage
- Hawkins County, TN: better coverage
- Rockingham County, NC: better coverage
- Hancock County, TN: worse coverage
Counties with similar populations to Ashe County
- Emmet County, MI: better coverage
- Jefferson County, OR: better coverage
- Grant County, NM: better coverage
- Greene County, NC: better coverage
- Guayanilla Municipio, PR: better coverage
- Holmes County, MS: better coverage
- Humboldt County, NV: better coverage
- Inyo County, CA: better coverage
- Iroquois County, IL: better coverage
- Jackson County, OH: better coverage