In Roan Mountain, you’ll select from 5 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 81.4% of Roan Mountain’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 87.98% of Roan Mountain’s 4,094 residents. 5G reception covers up to 52.08% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Roan Mountain providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Roan Mountain, TN 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.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Roan Mountain
Coverage:
85.19% of Roan Mountain
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 46.31% 4G: 62.69% 3G or 2G: 80.53%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Roan Mountain
Verizon Wireless covers 85.19% 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 Roan Mountain) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
46.31% |
30.35% |
4G |
62.69% |
48.28% |
2G or 3G |
80.53% |
71.88% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 46.31% 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 #2 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Roan Mountain mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Roan Mountain
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 46.31% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 82.80% of Roan Mountain homes. 65.18% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
81.33% of Roan Mountain
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 73.44% 3G or 2G: 67.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Roan Mountain
AT&T Wireless covers 81.33% 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 Roan Mountain) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
73.44% |
55.96% |
2G or 3G |
67.00% |
57.67% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 73.44% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #1 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Roan Mountain mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Roan Mountain
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 80.56% of Roan Mountain homes. 67.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Roan Mountain
Coverage:
74.34% of Roan Mountain
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 21.80% 4G: 13.53% 3G or 2G: 61.22%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Roan Mountain
T-Mobile covers 74.34% 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 Roan Mountain) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
21.80% |
20.35% |
4G |
13.53% |
5.67% |
2G or 3G |
61.22% |
49.13% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 21.80% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.00% of homes. 25.89% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #3 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Roan Mountain mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Roan Mountain
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 21.80% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 28.78% of Roan Mountain homes. 73.60% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Roan Mountain homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Roan Mountain land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Roan Mountain Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Roan Mountain, TN. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Roan Mountain ranks #1920 out of 2054 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Tennessee.
Best Roan Mountain Cell Provider Key
The northwestern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southern areas of Roan Mountain where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Roan Mountain, TN: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Roan Mountain. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 46.31% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 85.19% of Roan Mountain homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Roan Mountain, TN
If the price of a Roan Mountain mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Roan Mountain 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 Roan Mountain 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 Roan Mountain, TN
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Roan Mountain, 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 Roan Mountain and the providers’ coverage areas.
Carolina West Wireless 5G available in Roan Mountain
Coverage:
39.11% of Roan Mountain
0.32% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 2.83% 4G: 9.56% 3G or 2G: 39.11%
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Carolina West Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Roan Mountain
Carolina West Wireless covers 39.11% 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 Roan Mountain) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
2.83% |
1.86% |
4G |
9.56% |
6.12% |
2G or 3G |
39.11% |
22.64% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 2.83% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 9.56% of homes. 26.72% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Carolina West Wireless as #4 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Roan Mountain mobile providers.
Carolina West Wireless Voice Quality in Roan Mountain
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 2.83% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 9.56% of Roan Mountain homes. 39.11% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Roan Mountain
US Cellular covers 0.03% 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 Roan Mountain) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
0.03% |
0.03% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.03% of homes. We rank US Cellular as #5 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Roan Mountain mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Roan Mountain
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.03% of Roan Mountain homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Roan Mountain, TN Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Roan Mountain Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Roan Mountain 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 Roan Mountain covering 52.08% of homes in the area while 4G covers 85.27% of the city. Overall, 87.98% of homes (4,029 people) and 81.4% of the land (55.1 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Roan Mountain
Roan Mountain 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Roan Mountain cover 52.08% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 39.42% or 26.7 square miles of Roan Mountain are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Roan Mountain comes from Verizon Wireless with 46.31% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Roan Mountain
Roan Mountain 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 Roan Mountain, 78.88% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 85.27% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Roan Mountain with 82.80% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Roan Mountain 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 Roan Mountain houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless, with 85.19% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Roan Mountain land is provided by Verizon Wireless at 78.70% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from Verizon Wireless reporting 46.31% in Roan Mountain.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless, covering 82.80% of Roan Mountain.
- The top estimated average speed in Roan Mountain, estimated at 29.38, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Cities Near Roan Mountain
If you live near Roan Mountain 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 Roan Mountain:
Cities close to Roan Mountain
- Cove Creek, TN: worse coverage
- Poga, TN: better coverage
- Heaton, NC: better coverage
- Elk Park, NC: better coverage
- Cranberry, NC: better coverage
- Roaring Creek, NC: worse coverage
- Elk Mills, TN: worse coverage
- Hampton, TN: better coverage
- Harrell, NC: better coverage
- Beech Mountain, NC: better coverage
Cities with similar populations to Roan Mountain
- Unadilla, GA: better coverage
- Van Wyck, SC: better coverage
- Van, TX: better coverage
- Valparaiso, FL: better coverage
- Valley Grande, AL: better coverage
- Vale, OR: better coverage
- Valdez, AK: better coverage
- Vail, CO: better coverage
- Utica, OH: better coverage
- Union Springs, AL: better coverage