In Oriental, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.5% of Oriental’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 97.87% of Oriental’s 2,089 residents. 5G reception covers up to 97.09% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Oriental providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Oriental, NC 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 Oriental
Coverage:
97.52% of Oriental
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 97.09% 4G: 83.91% 3G or 2G: 9.58%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Oriental
T-Mobile covers 97.52% 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 Oriental) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
97.09% |
98.86% |
4G |
83.91% |
82.55% |
2G or 3G |
9.58% |
6.69% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 97.09% 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 Oriental mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Oriental
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 97.09% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.52% of Oriental homes. 9.58% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Oriental
Coverage:
97.44% of Oriental
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 2.77% 4G: 97.44% 3G or 2G: 97.44%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Oriental
Verizon Wireless covers 97.44% 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 Oriental) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
2.77% |
0.89% |
4G |
97.44% |
99.29% |
2G or 3G |
97.44% |
99.29% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 2.77% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 94.67% 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 Oriental mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Oriental
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 2.77% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.44% of Oriental homes. 97.44% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
97.65% of Oriental
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 87.84% 3G or 2G: 97.51%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Oriental
AT&T Wireless covers 97.65% 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 Oriental) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
87.84% |
86.88% |
2G or 3G |
97.51% |
99.23% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 87.84% of homes. 0.00% 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 Oriental mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Oriental
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.65% of Oriental homes. 97.51% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Oriental homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Oriental land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Oriental Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Oriental, NC. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Oriental ranks #1372 out of 2352 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in North Carolina.
Best Oriental Cell Provider Key
The northern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northeastern areas of Oriental where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Oriental, NC: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Oriental. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 97.09% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 97.65% of Oriental homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Oriental, NC
If the price of a Oriental mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Oriental 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 Oriental 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 Oriental, NC
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Oriental, 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 Oriental and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about US Cellular in Oriental
US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Oriental
US Cellular covers 96.96% 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 Oriental) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
75.51% |
78.65% |
2G or 3G |
96.86% |
98.92% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 75.51% of homes. 21.35% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank US Cellular as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Oriental mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Oriental
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 94.71% of Oriental homes. 96.86% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Oriental, NC Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Oriental Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Oriental 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 Oriental covering 97.09% of homes in the area while 4G covers 97.75% of the city. Overall, 97.87% of homes (2,089 people) and 99.5% of the land (20.4 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Oriental
Oriental 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Oriental cover 97.09% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 98.83% or 20.2 square miles of Oriental are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Oriental comes from T-Mobile with 97.09% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Oriental
Oriental 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 Oriental, 97.68% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 97.75% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Oriental with 97.65% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Oriental 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 Oriental houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 97.65% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Oriental land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 99.34% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 97.09% in Oriental.
- The top estimated average speed in Oriental, estimated at 68.93, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Cities Near Oriental
If you live near Oriental 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 Oriental:
Cities close to Oriental
- Janeiro, NC: worse coverage
- Pamlico, NC: worse coverage
- Whortonsville, NC: worse coverage
- Merritt, NC: better coverage
- Arapahoe, NC: worse coverage
- South River, NC: worse coverage
- Stonewall, NC: better coverage
- Merrimon, NC: worse coverage
- Bayboro, NC: better coverage
- Minnesott Beach, NC: worse coverage
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- Wilmington, VT: worse coverage
- West Union, WV: worse coverage
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- Tunica Resorts, MS: better coverage
- Three Way, TN: better coverage
- Superior, NE: worse coverage
- Honaunau-Napoopoo, HI: worse coverage