In Augusta County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 85.2% of Augusta County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.24% of Augusta County’s 77,487 residents. 5G reception covers up to 91.74% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Augusta County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Augusta County, 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.
Coverage:
98.12% of Augusta County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 91.50% 3G or 2G: 97.87%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Augusta County
AT&T Wireless covers 98.12% 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 Augusta County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
91.50% |
54.04% |
2G or 3G |
97.87% |
76.55% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 91.50% of homes. 6.37% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Augusta County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Augusta County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.05% of Augusta County homes. 97.87% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Augusta County
Coverage:
99.17% of Augusta County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 92.21% 4G: 80.72% 3G or 2G: 95.50%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Augusta County
T-Mobile covers 99.17% 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 Augusta County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
92.21% |
66.01% |
4G |
80.72% |
45.50% |
2G or 3G |
95.50% |
72.12% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 92.21% 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 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Augusta County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Augusta County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 92.21% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 96.27% of Augusta County homes. 98.83% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
99.13% of Augusta County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 97.96% 3G or 2G: 98.54%
More about Verizon Wireless in Augusta County
Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Augusta County
Verizon Wireless covers 99.13% 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 Augusta County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
97.96% |
74.54% |
2G or 3G |
98.54% |
76.38% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 97.96% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Augusta County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Augusta County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.13% of Augusta County homes. 97.83% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Augusta County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Augusta County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Augusta County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Augusta County, VA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Augusta County ranks #1260 out of 2688 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Virginia.
Best Augusta County Cell Provider Key
The southern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the western areas of Augusta County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Augusta County, VA: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Augusta County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 92.21% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 99.17% of Augusta County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Augusta County, VA
If the price of a Augusta County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Augusta 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 Augusta 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 Augusta County, VA
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Augusta 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 Augusta County and the providers’ coverage areas.
Coverage:
21.77% of Augusta County
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 13.28% 3G or 2G: 0.01%
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Augusta County
US Cellular covers 21.77% 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 Augusta County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
13.28% |
6.14% |
2G or 3G |
0.01% |
0.05% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 13.28% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank US Cellular as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Augusta County mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Augusta County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 21.77% of Augusta County homes. 0.01% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Augusta County, VA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Augusta County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Augusta 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 Augusta County covering 91.74% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.14% of the county. Overall, 99.24% of homes (77,321 people) and 85.2% of the land (823.8 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Augusta County
Augusta County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Augusta County cover 91.74% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 63.34% or 612.5 square miles of Augusta County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Augusta County comes from T-Mobile with 92.21% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Augusta County
Augusta 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 Augusta County, 98.17% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.14% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Augusta County with 99.13% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Augusta 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 Augusta County houses is best with service from T-Mobile, with 99.17% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Augusta County land is provided by T-Mobile at 83.71% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 92.21% in Augusta County.
- The top estimated average speed in Augusta County, estimated at 65.47, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Augusta County
If you live near Augusta 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 Augusta County:
Counties close to Augusta County
- Staunton City, VA: better coverage
- Waynesboro City, VA: better coverage
- Albemarle County, VA: worse coverage
- Charlottesville City, VA: better coverage
- Greene County, VA: better coverage
- Bath County, VA: worse coverage
- Pocahontas County, WV: worse coverage
- Orange County, VA: better coverage
- Spotsylvania County, VA: worse coverage
- Fredericksburg City, VA: better coverage
Counties with similar populations to Augusta County
- Monroe County, FL: better coverage
- Crawford County, PA: better coverage
- Glynn County, GA: better coverage
- Bannock County, ID: better coverage
- Wilson County, NC: better coverage
- Valencia County, NM: better coverage
- Umatilla County, OR: better coverage
- McKinley County, NM: worse coverage
- Carteret County, NC: better coverage
- Grays Harbor County, WA: better coverage