In Charleston, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 93.1% of Charleston’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 97.17% of Charleston’s 334 residents. 5G reception covers up to 85.15% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Charleston providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Charleston, OR 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:
89.32% of Charleston
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 82.84% 3G or 2G: 85.07%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Charleston
Verizon Wireless covers 89.32% of homes in the city 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 Charleston) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
82.84% |
67.56% |
2G or 3G |
85.07% |
64.20% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 82.84% 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 Charleston mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Charleston
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 88.51% of Charleston homes. 87.88% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
96.48% of Charleston
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 80.92% 3G or 2G: 92.38%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Charleston
AT&T Wireless covers 96.48% of homes in the city 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 Charleston) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
80.92% |
47.38% |
2G or 3G |
92.38% |
81.86% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 80.92% of homes. 0.00% 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 Charleston mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Charleston
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 96.13% of Charleston homes. 92.38% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Charleston
Coverage:
94.29% of Charleston
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 85.15% 4G: 73.96% 3G or 2G: 90.84%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Charleston
T-Mobile covers 94.29% of homes in the city 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 Charleston) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
85.15% |
62.77% |
4G |
73.96% |
40.69% |
2G or 3G |
90.84% |
73.75% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 85.15% 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 Charleston mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Charleston
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 85.15% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 92.36% of Charleston homes. 92.35% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Charleston homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Charleston land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Charleston Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Charleston, OR. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Charleston ranks #744 out of 1186 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Oregon.
Best Charleston Cell Provider Key
The northeastern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southwestern areas of Charleston where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Charleston, OR: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Charleston. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 85.15% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 96.48% of Charleston homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Charleston, OR
If the price of a Charleston mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Charleston 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 Charleston 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 Charleston, OR
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Charleston, 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 Charleston and the providers’ coverage areas.
US Cellular 5G available in Charleston
Coverage:
80.11% of Charleston
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 2.05% 4G: 67.57% 3G or 2G: 79.47%
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Charleston
US Cellular covers 80.11% of homes in the city 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 Charleston) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
2.05% |
0.38% |
4G |
67.57% |
37.56% |
2G or 3G |
79.47% |
52.56% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 2.05% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 67.57% 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 Charleston mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Charleston
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 2.05% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 79.08% of Charleston homes. 80.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Charleston, OR Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Charleston Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Charleston may vary based on your provider and location. The map above shows the fastest mobile data speeds in and around the city. 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 Charleston covering 85.15% of homes in the area while 4G covers 96.45% of the city. Overall, 97.17% of homes (334 people) and 93.1% of the land (16.8 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Charleston
Charleston 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Charleston cover 85.15% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 62.77% or 11.3 square miles of Charleston are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Charleston comes from T-Mobile with 85.15% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Charleston
Charleston 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 Charleston, 87.09% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 96.45% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Charleston with 96.13% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Charleston for You
If you’re still struggling to choose a cell phone provider in the city, some of these facts may help you decide:
- Coverage to Charleston houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 96.48% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Charleston land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 92.09% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 85.15% in Charleston.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with AT&T Wireless, covering 96.13% of Charleston.
- The top estimated average speed in Charleston, estimated at 60.46, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Cities Near Charleston
If you live near Charleston but aren’t technically in the city, 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 Charleston:
Cities close to Charleston
- Libby, OR: worse coverage
- Coos Bay, OR: worse coverage
- Coaledo, OR: better coverage
- Allegany, OR: worse coverage
- North Bend, OR: better coverage
- Randolph, OR: better coverage
- Sumner, OR: worse coverage
- Glasgow, OR: worse coverage
- Eastside, OR: worse coverage
- Shorewood, OR: worse coverage
Cities with similar populations to Charleston
- Lykens, WI: worse coverage
- Plainfield, MI: better coverage
- Piqua, KS: better coverage
- Piney Bluff, GA: better coverage
- Petersville, MO: better coverage
- Pensaukee, WI: worse coverage
- Paskenta, CA: worse coverage
- Omena, MI: better coverage
- Old Lawton, TN: better coverage
- Mooreton, ND: better coverage