In Dayton, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 87.4% of Dayton’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.16% of Dayton’s 5,130 residents. 5G reception covers up to 94.12% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Dayton providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Dayton, 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.
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Dayton
Verizon Wireless covers 99.14% 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 Dayton) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
97.61% |
76.48% |
2G or 3G |
96.84% |
71.22% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 97.61% 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 Dayton mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Dayton
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.14% of Dayton homes. 97.10% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
97.33% of Dayton
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 86.61% 3G or 2G: 97.22%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Dayton
AT&T Wireless covers 97.33% 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 Dayton) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
86.61% |
52.66% |
2G or 3G |
97.22% |
86.40% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 86.61% of homes. 10.61% 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 Dayton mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Dayton
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 96.18% of Dayton homes. 97.22% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Dayton
Coverage:
97.37% of Dayton
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 94.60% 4G: 87.51% 3G or 2G: 90.58%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Dayton
T-Mobile covers 97.37% 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 Dayton) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
94.60% |
70.58% |
4G |
87.51% |
54.13% |
2G or 3G |
90.58% |
60.46% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 94.60% 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 Dayton mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Dayton
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 94.60% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 95.83% of Dayton homes. 95.66% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Dayton homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Dayton land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Dayton Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Dayton, VA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Dayton ranks #1129 out of 2688 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Virginia.
Best Dayton Cell Provider Key
The southwestern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the western areas of Dayton where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Dayton, VA: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Dayton. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 94.60% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 99.14% of Dayton homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Dayton, VA
If the price of a Dayton mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Dayton 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 Dayton 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 Dayton, VA
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Dayton, 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 Dayton and the providers’ coverage areas.
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Dayton
US Cellular covers 29.83% 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 Dayton) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
23.27% |
8.86% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 23.27% of homes. We rank US Cellular as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Dayton mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Dayton
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 29.83% of Dayton homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Dayton, VA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Dayton Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Dayton 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 Dayton covering 94.12% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.14% of the city. Overall, 99.16% of homes (5,130 people) and 87.4% of the land (37.9 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Dayton
Dayton 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Dayton cover 94.12% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 70.25% or 30.5 square miles of Dayton are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Dayton comes from T-Mobile with 94.60% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Dayton
Dayton 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 Dayton, 97.84% 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 Dayton with 99.14% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Dayton 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 Dayton houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless, with 99.14% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Dayton land is provided by Verizon Wireless at 86.43% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 94.60% in Dayton.
- The top estimated average speed in Dayton, estimated at 67.17, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Cities Near Dayton
If you live near Dayton 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 Dayton:
Cities close to Dayton
- Bridgewater, VA: better coverage
- Hinton, VA: worse coverage
- Spring Creek, VA: worse coverage
- Harrisonburg, VA: better coverage
- Rawley Springs, VA: worse coverage
- Mount Crawford, VA: better coverage
- Massanetta Springs, VA: better coverage
- Palos, VA: worse coverage
- Singers Glen, VA: worse coverage
- Mount Solon, VA: worse coverage
Cities with similar populations to Dayton
- Rowland, NC: better coverage
- Sandia Park, NM: worse coverage
- Salton City, CA: better coverage
- Fairfield, ME: better coverage
- Fairfield, TX: worse coverage
- Salmon, ID: better coverage
- Salem, WI: better coverage
- Falcon Heights, MN: better coverage
- Salem, SC: better coverage
- Russell, KS: better coverage