In Northumberland County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.9% of Northumberland County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.88% of Northumberland County’s 11,839 residents. 5G reception covers up to 79.56% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Northumberland County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Northumberland 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.
T-Mobile 5G available in Northumberland County
Coverage:
94.90% of Northumberland County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 74.42% 4G: 59.65% 3G or 2G: 68.63%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Northumberland County
T-Mobile covers 94.90% 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 Northumberland County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
74.42% |
73.97% |
4G |
59.65% |
60.51% |
2G or 3G |
68.63% |
71.24% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 74.42% 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 Northumberland County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Northumberland County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 74.42% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 94.90% of Northumberland County homes. 68.89% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Northumberland County
Coverage:
99.81% of Northumberland County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 46.94% 4G: 98.08% 3G or 2G: 99.81%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Northumberland County
AT&T Wireless covers 99.81% 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 Northumberland County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
46.94% |
47.53% |
4G |
98.08% |
98.32% |
2G or 3G |
99.81% |
99.87% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 46.94% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 51.14% 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 Northumberland County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Northumberland County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 46.94% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.67% of Northumberland County homes. 99.81% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Northumberland County
Coverage:
99.50% of Northumberland County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.01% 4G: 99.44% 3G or 2G: 99.50%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Northumberland County
Verizon Wireless covers 99.50% 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 Northumberland County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.01% |
0.01% |
4G |
99.44% |
99.29% |
2G or 3G |
99.50% |
99.53% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.01% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.44% 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 Northumberland County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Northumberland County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.01% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.50% of Northumberland County homes. 99.27% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Northumberland County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Northumberland County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Northumberland County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Northumberland County, VA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Northumberland County ranks #1766 out of 2688 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Virginia.
Best Northumberland County Cell Provider Key
The central parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the eastern areas of Northumberland County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Northumberland 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 Northumberland County. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 74.42% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 99.81% of Northumberland County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Northumberland County, VA
If the price of a Northumberland County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Northumberland 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 Northumberland 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.
Northumberland County, VA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Northumberland County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Northumberland 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 Northumberland County covering 79.56% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.85% of the county. Overall, 99.88% of homes (11,839 people) and 99.9% of the land (191.3 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Northumberland County
Northumberland County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Northumberland County cover 79.56% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 81.40% or 155.8 square miles of Northumberland County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Northumberland County comes from T-Mobile with 74.42% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Northumberland County
Northumberland County 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 Northumberland County, 99.76% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.85% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Northumberland County with 99.67% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Northumberland 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 Northumberland County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.81% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Northumberland County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 99.87% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 74.42% in Northumberland County.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with AT&T Wireless, covering 99.67% of Northumberland County.
- The top estimated average speed in Northumberland County, estimated at 53.78, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Counties Near Northumberland County
If you live near Northumberland 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 Northumberland County:
Counties close to Northumberland County
- Lancaster County, VA: worse coverage
- Richmond County, VA: better coverage
- Essex County, VA: better coverage
- King William County, VA: better coverage
- Accomack County, VA: better coverage
- Goochland County, VA: better coverage
- Louisa County, VA: worse coverage
- Fluvanna County, VA: better coverage
- Nelson County, VA: worse coverage
- Buena Vista City, VA: better coverage
Counties with similar populations to Northumberland County
- Bath County, VA: worse coverage
- Washington County, NE: worse coverage
- Washington County, NC: better coverage
- Washington County, KY: better coverage
- Washington County, IL: better coverage
- Wabasha County, MN: better coverage
- Benewah County, ID: worse coverage
- Ben Hill County, GA: better coverage
- Beaverhead County, MT: better coverage
- Beaver County, UT: better coverage