In Giles County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 91.6% of Giles County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.45% of Giles County’s 16,787 residents. 5G reception covers up to 11.08% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Giles County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Giles 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:
98.43% of Giles County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 88.80% 3G or 2G: 86.81%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Giles County
Verizon Wireless covers 98.43% 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 Giles County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
88.80% |
63.51% |
2G or 3G |
86.81% |
61.91% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 88.80% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Giles County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Giles County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.42% of Giles County homes. 84.04% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Giles County
Coverage:
98.11% of Giles County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.04% 4G: 86.91% 3G or 2G: 98.10%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Giles County
AT&T Wireless covers 98.11% 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 Giles County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.04% |
0.10% |
4G |
86.91% |
49.85% |
2G or 3G |
98.10% |
85.90% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.04% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 86.91% of homes. 11.15% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Giles County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Giles County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.04% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 93.92% of Giles County homes. 98.10% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Giles County
Coverage:
91.04% of Giles County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 2.18% 4G: 16.08% 3G or 2G: 81.58%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Giles County
T-Mobile covers 91.04% 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 Giles County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
2.18% |
3.24% |
4G |
16.08% |
5.95% |
2G or 3G |
81.58% |
48.83% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 2.18% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 16.08% of homes. 63.32% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Giles County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Giles County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 2.18% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 18.51% of Giles County homes. 90.55% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Giles County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Giles County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Giles County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Giles County, VA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Giles County ranks #2202 out of 2688 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Virginia.
The southeastern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northeastern areas of Giles County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Giles County, VA: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Giles County. AT&T Wireless has 4G that covers 98.42% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 98.43% of Giles County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Giles County, VA
If the price of a Giles County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Giles 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 Giles 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 Giles County, VA
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Giles 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 Giles County and the providers’ coverage areas.
US Cellular 5G available in Giles County
Coverage:
98.84% of Giles County
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 10.50% 4G: 84.26% 3G or 2G: 97.19%
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Giles County
US Cellular covers 98.84% 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 Giles County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
10.50% |
12.91% |
4G |
84.26% |
58.20% |
2G or 3G |
97.19% |
83.01% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 10.50% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 84.26% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank US Cellular as #1 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Giles County mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Giles County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 10.50% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 96.03% of Giles County homes. 98.84% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Despite being much smaller, US Cellular service is actually better for coverage and speeds in Giles County than the major cell carriers AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. This is likely only true in and around the proper county boundaries.
Giles County, VA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
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Your mobile coverage in Giles 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 Giles County covering 11.08% of homes in the area while 4G covers 98.97% of the county. Overall, 99.45% of homes (16,787 people) and 91.6% of the land (327.1 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Giles County
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5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Giles County cover 11.08% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 14.01% or 50.0 square miles of Giles County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Giles County comes from US Cellular with 10.50% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Giles County
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4G/LTE networks have become one of the nation’s most common mobile coverage types for data, and in some locations, voice calls. In Giles County, 94.76% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 98.97% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Giles County with 98.42% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Giles 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 Giles County houses is best with service from US Cellular, with 98.84% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Giles County land is provided by US Cellular at 87.42% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from US Cellular reporting 10.50% in Giles County.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless, covering 98.42% of Giles County.
- The top estimated average speed in Giles County, estimated at 41.16, Mbps is available through US Cellular.
Mobile Service Counties Near Giles County
If you live near Giles 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 Giles County:
Counties close to Giles County
- Mercer County, WV: better coverage
- Craig County, VA: worse coverage
- Salem City, VA: better coverage
- Roanoke County, VA: better coverage
- Roanoke City, VA: better coverage
- Botetourt County, VA: better coverage
- McDowell County, WV: worse coverage
- Bedford County, VA: better coverage
- Buchanan County, VA: better coverage
- Lynchburg City, VA: better coverage
Counties with similar populations to Giles County
- Washington County, NE: better coverage
- Jack County, TX: better coverage
- Jackson County, AR: better coverage
- Jackson County, IA: better coverage
- Jackson County, KS: better coverage
- Jackson County, KY: better coverage
- Watonwan County, MN: better coverage
- Washita County, OK: better coverage
- Jackson County, TN: worse coverage
- Jackson County, TX: better coverage