In Charleston, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Charleston’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Charleston’s 3,289 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.82% 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, Staten Island, NY 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.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Charleston
Coverage:
99.78% of Charleston
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 99.78% 4G: 99.78% 3G or 2G: 99.78%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Charleston
AT&T Wireless covers 99.78% of homes in the neighborhood 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 |
99.78% |
99.52% |
4G |
99.78% |
99.52% |
2G or 3G |
99.78% |
99.52% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 99.78% 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 #1 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Charleston mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Charleston
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 99.78% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.78% of Charleston homes. 99.78% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Charleston
Coverage:
99.39% of Charleston
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 97.22% 4G: 99.39% 3G or 2G: 99.39%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Charleston
Verizon Wireless covers 99.39% of homes in the neighborhood 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 |
97.22% |
96.45% |
4G |
99.39% |
97.84% |
2G or 3G |
99.39% |
97.84% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 97.22% 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 Charleston mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Charleston
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 97.22% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.39% of Charleston homes. 99.31% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Charleston
Coverage:
100.00% of Charleston
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 98.34% 4G: 95.20% 3G or 2G: 99.83%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Charleston
T-Mobile covers 100.00% of homes in the neighborhood 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 |
98.34% |
99.05% |
4G |
95.20% |
95.95% |
2G or 3G |
99.83% |
99.70% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 98.34% 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 #2 out of 3 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 98.34% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.82% of Charleston 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 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, Staten Island, NY. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Charleston ranks #26 out of 29 neighborhoods for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Staten Island.
Best Charleston Cell Provider Key
The western parts of the neighborhood feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northwestern areas of Charleston where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Charleston, Staten Island, NY: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Charleston. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 99.78% of the neighborhood. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Charleston homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Charleston, Staten Island, NY
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.
Charleston, Staten Island, NY 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 neighborhood. 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 99.82% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.82% of the neighborhood. Overall, 100.00% of homes (3,289 people) and 100.0% of the land (3.2 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 99.82% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 99.60% or 3.2 square miles of Charleston are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Charleston comes from AT&T Wireless with 99.78% 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, 99.82% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.82% is covered by 4G HD voice service. T-Mobile has the best 4G network in Charleston with 99.82% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Charleston for You
If you’re still struggling to choose a cell phone provider in the neighborhood, some of these facts may help you decide:
- Coverage to Charleston houses is best with service from T-Mobile, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Charleston land is provided by T-Mobile at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 99.78% in Charleston.
- The top estimated average speed in Charleston, estimated at 70.84, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Neighborhoods Near Charleston
If you live near Charleston but aren’t technically in the neighborhood, 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:
Neighborhoods close to Charleston
- Rossville, Staten Island, NY: better coverage
- Woodrow, Staten Island, NY: better coverage
- Prince's Bay, Staten Island, NY: better coverage
- Huguenot, Staten Island, NY: better coverage
- Tottenville, Staten Island, NY: better coverage
- Arden Heights, Staten Island, NY: better coverage
- Annandale-on-Hudson, Staten Island, NY: better coverage
- Bridgeton, Woodbridge, NJ: better coverage
- Ettingville, Staten Island, NY: better coverage
- Great Kills, Staten Island, NY: better coverage
Neighborhoods with similar populations to Charleston
- Old Town, Beaumont, TX: better coverage
- Webster Park-Shady Dell, Springfield, MO: better coverage
- Calton Gardens, Laredo, TX: better coverage
- Tri-Lakes, Woodmoor, CO: better coverage
- Thousand Oaks, Berkeley, CA: better coverage
- City in the Hills, Bakersfield, CA: better coverage
- College Grandview District, Dubuque, IA: better coverage
- The Palisades, Washington, DC: better coverage
- Conant Gardens, Detroit, MI: better coverage
- Tara Hills, San Pablo, CA: better coverage