In Clay, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.9% of Clay’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.98% of Clay’s 672 residents. 5G reception covers up to 0.45% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Clay providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Clay, WV 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 Clay
Coverage:
99.98% of Clay
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.45% 4G: 84.66% 3G or 2G: 99.98%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Clay
AT&T Wireless covers 99.98% 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 Clay) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.45% |
1.60% |
4G |
84.66% |
69.70% |
2G or 3G |
99.98% |
99.94% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.45% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 84.66% of homes. 14.87% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #1 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Clay mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Clay
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.45% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 93.82% of Clay homes. 99.98% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Clay
Verizon Wireless covers 24.45% 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 Clay) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
5.95% |
3.64% |
2G or 3G |
7.69% |
6.79% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 5.95% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Clay mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Clay
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 24.45% of Clay homes. 7.69% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Clay
Coverage:
92.33% of Clay
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.08% 4G: 1.37% 3G or 2G: 76.41%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Clay
T-Mobile covers 92.33% 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 Clay) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.08% |
0.25% |
4G |
1.37% |
1.90% |
2G or 3G |
76.41% |
59.27% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.08% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 1.37% of homes. 74.96% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Clay mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Clay
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.08% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 1.37% of Clay homes. 92.33% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Clay homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Clay land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Clay Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Clay, WV. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Clay ranks #1271 out of 2241 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in West Virginia.
Best Clay Cell Provider Key
The northwestern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southeastern areas of Clay where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Clay, WV: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Clay. AT&T Wireless has 4G that covers 93.82% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 99.98% of Clay homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Clay, WV
If the price of a Clay mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Clay 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 Clay 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 Clay, WV
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Clay, 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 Clay and the providers’ coverage areas.
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Clay
US Cellular covers 97.34% 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 Clay) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
83.37% |
65.50% |
2G or 3G |
97.31% |
93.37% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 83.37% of homes. 13.94% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank US Cellular as #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Clay mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Clay
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 93.99% of Clay homes. 97.31% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Clay, WV Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Clay Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Clay 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 Clay covering 0.45% of homes in the area while 4G covers 95.49% of the city. Overall, 99.98% of homes (672 people) and 99.9% of the land (13.6 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Clay
Clay 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Clay cover 0.45% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 1.60% or 0.2 square miles of Clay are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Clay comes from AT&T Wireless with 0.45% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Clay
Clay 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 Clay, 88.68% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 95.49% is covered by 4G HD voice service. US Cellular has the best 4G network in Clay with 93.99% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Clay 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 Clay houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.98% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Clay land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 99.94% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 0.45% in Clay.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with US Cellular, covering 93.99% of Clay.
- The top estimated average speed in Clay, estimated at 34.63, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Cities Near Clay
If you live near Clay 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 Clay:
Cities close to Clay
- Bentree, WV: worse coverage
- Spread, WV: worse coverage
- Upper Leatherwood, WV: worse coverage
- Maysel, WV: worse coverage
- Ivydale, WV: worse coverage
- Valley Fork, WV: better coverage
- Cressmont, WV: worse coverage
- Bickmore, WV: better coverage
- Wallback, WV: worse coverage
- Procious, WV: better coverage
Cities with similar populations to Clay
- Allgood, AL: better coverage
- Yancey, TX: better coverage
- Alvarado, MN: better coverage
- Ansonville, NC: better coverage
- Yale, VA: better coverage
- Reasnor, IA: better coverage
- Arbyrd, MO: better coverage
- Woodville Hills, IN: better coverage
- Welcome, LA: better coverage
- Big Pond, PA: worse coverage