In Petersburg City, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Petersburg City’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Petersburg City’s 33,458 residents. 5G reception covers up to 98.99% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Petersburg City providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Petersburg City, 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 Petersburg City
Coverage:
100.00% of Petersburg City
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 98.73% 4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Petersburg City
T-Mobile covers 100.00% 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 Petersburg City) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
98.73% |
95.63% |
4G |
100.00% |
99.92% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 98.73% 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 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Petersburg City mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Petersburg City
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 98.73% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Petersburg City homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Petersburg City
Coverage:
100.00% of Petersburg City
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 54.35% 4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Petersburg City
Verizon Wireless covers 100.00% 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 Petersburg City) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
54.35% |
41.49% |
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 54.35% 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 Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Petersburg City mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Petersburg City
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 54.35% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Petersburg City homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
100.00% of Petersburg City
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Petersburg City
AT&T Wireless covers 100.00% 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 Petersburg City) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 100.00% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #2 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Petersburg City mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Petersburg City
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Petersburg City homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Petersburg City homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Petersburg City land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Petersburg City Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Petersburg City, VA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Petersburg City ranks #669 out of 2688 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Virginia.
Best Petersburg City Cell Provider Key
The western parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southwestern areas of Petersburg City where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Petersburg City, VA: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Petersburg City. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 98.73% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Petersburg City homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Petersburg City, VA
If the price of a Petersburg City mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Petersburg City 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 Petersburg City 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.
Petersburg City, VA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Petersburg City Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Petersburg City 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 Petersburg City covering 98.99% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (33,458 people) and 100.0% of the land (22.7 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Petersburg City
Petersburg City 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Petersburg City cover 98.99% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 96.49% or 21.9 square miles of Petersburg City are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Petersburg City comes from T-Mobile with 98.73% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Petersburg City
Petersburg City 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 Petersburg City, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, and AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Petersburg City with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Petersburg City 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 Petersburg City houses is best with service from T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, and AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Petersburg City land is provided by T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, and AT&T Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 98.73% in Petersburg City.
- The top estimated average speed in Petersburg City, estimated at 70.10, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Petersburg City
If you live near Petersburg City 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 Petersburg City:
Counties close to Petersburg City
- Colonial Heights City, VA: better coverage
- Prince George County, VA: worse coverage
- Hopewell City, VA: better coverage
- Dinwiddie County, VA: worse coverage
- Charles City County, VA: worse coverage
- Surry County, VA: worse coverage
- Amelia County, VA: worse coverage
- James City County, VA: worse coverage
- Nottoway County, VA: worse coverage
- Williamsburg City, VA: better coverage
Counties with similar populations to Petersburg City
- Jackson County, OH: worse coverage
- San German Municipio, PR: worse coverage
- Saline County, IL: worse coverage
- Salinas Municipio, PR: better coverage
- Salem City, VA: better coverage
- Sagadahoc County, ME: worse coverage
- Rio Arriba County, NM: worse coverage
- Richmond County, NC: worse coverage
- Prince George County, VA: worse coverage
- Lassen County, CA: worse coverage