In Roane County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.2% of Roane County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.61% of Roane County’s 14,028 residents. 5G reception covers up to 68.44% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Roane County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Roane County, WV 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 Roane County
Coverage:
87.31% of Roane County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 66.31% 4G: 51.73% 3G or 2G: 75.25%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Roane County
T-Mobile covers 87.31% 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 Roane County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
66.31% |
48.24% |
4G |
51.73% |
30.73% |
2G or 3G |
75.25% |
62.23% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 66.31% 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 T-Mobile as #1 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Roane County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Roane County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 66.31% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 80.78% of Roane County homes. 84.76% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
80.90% of Roane County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 64.33% 3G or 2G: 77.63%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Roane County
Verizon Wireless covers 80.90% 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 Roane County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
64.33% |
48.07% |
2G or 3G |
77.63% |
66.67% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 64.33% 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 Roane County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Roane County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 78.72% of Roane County homes. 58.54% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Roane County
Coverage:
99.49% of Roane County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 36.37% 4G: 65.86% 3G or 2G: 99.49%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Roane County
AT&T Wireless covers 99.49% 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 Roane County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
36.37% |
16.32% |
4G |
65.86% |
47.89% |
2G or 3G |
99.49% |
99.23% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 36.37% 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 AT&T Wireless as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Roane County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Roane County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 36.37% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 88.49% of Roane County homes. 99.49% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Roane County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Roane County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Roane County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Roane County, WV. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Roane County ranks #1083 out of 2241 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in West Virginia.
Best Roane County Cell Provider Key
The northern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the eastern areas of Roane County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Roane County, WV: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Roane County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 66.31% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 99.49% of Roane County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Roane County, WV
If the price of a Roane County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Roane 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 Roane 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 Roane County, WV
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Roane 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 Roane County and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about US Cellular in Roane County
US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Roane County
US Cellular covers 10.00% 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 Roane County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
4.09% |
3.14% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 4.09% of homes. We rank US Cellular as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Roane County mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Roane County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 10.00% of Roane County homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Roane County, WV Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Roane County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Roane 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 Roane County covering 68.44% of homes in the area while 4G covers 92.04% of the county. Overall, 99.61% of homes (14,028 people) and 99.2% of the land (479.9 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Roane County
Roane County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Roane County cover 68.44% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 51.24% or 247.8 square miles of Roane County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Roane County comes from T-Mobile with 66.31% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Roane County
Roane 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 Roane County, 75.13% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 92.04% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Roane County with 88.49% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Roane 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 Roane County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.49% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Roane County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 99.23% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 66.31% in Roane County.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with AT&T Wireless, covering 88.49% of Roane County.
- The top estimated average speed in Roane County, estimated at 47.08, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Roane County
If you live near Roane 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 Roane County:
Counties close to Roane County
- Calhoun County, WV: better coverage
- Jackson County, WV: better coverage
- Braxton County, WV: worse coverage
- Mason County, WV: better coverage
- Gallia County, OH: better coverage
- Randolph County, WV: better coverage
- Scioto County, OH: better coverage
- Pendleton County, WV: worse coverage
- Adams County, OH: better coverage
- Mason County, KY: better coverage
Counties with similar populations to Roane County
- Oregon County, MO: worse coverage
- Ottawa County, KS: better coverage
- Otoe County, NE: better coverage
- Otero County, CO: worse coverage
- Oscoda County, MI: better coverage
- Osceola County, MI: better coverage
- Osceola County, IA: better coverage
- Osage County, MO: better coverage
- Osage County, KS: better coverage
- Orocovis Municipio, PR: better coverage