In Salem City, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Salem City’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Salem City’s 25,346 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.99% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Salem City providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Salem 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.
Coverage:
100.00% of Salem City
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Salem City
Verizon 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 Salem 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 Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Salem City mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Salem City
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Salem City homes. 98.19% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
100.00% of Salem City
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 99.79% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Salem 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 Salem City) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.79% |
99.63% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.79% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Salem City mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Salem City
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Salem City homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Salem City
Coverage:
100.00% of Salem City
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 99.99% 4G: 98.25% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Salem 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 Salem City) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
99.99% |
99.99% |
4G |
98.25% |
97.62% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 99.99% 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 Salem City mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Salem City
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 99.99% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Salem 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 Salem City homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Salem City land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Salem City Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Salem City, VA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Salem City ranks #312 out of 2688 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Virginia.
Best Salem 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 Salem City where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Salem City, VA: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Salem City. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 99.99% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Salem City homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Salem City, VA
If the price of a Salem City mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Salem 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 Salem 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.
Local Mobile Providers in Salem City, VA
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Salem City, 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 Salem City and the providers’ coverage areas.
US Cellular 5G available in Salem City
Coverage:
99.94% of Salem City
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 74.71% 4G: 92.60% 3G or 2G: 99.94%
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Salem City
US Cellular covers 99.94% 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 Salem City) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
74.71% |
70.35% |
4G |
92.60% |
89.68% |
2G or 3G |
99.94% |
99.91% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 74.71% 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 US Cellular as #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Salem City mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Salem City
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 74.71% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.46% of Salem City homes. 99.94% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Salem City, VA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Salem City Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Salem 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 Salem City covering 99.99% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (25,346 people) and 100.0% of the land (14.5 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Salem City
Salem City 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Salem City cover 99.99% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 99.99% or 14.5 square miles of Salem City are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Salem City comes from T-Mobile with 99.99% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Salem City
Salem 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 Salem City, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless, AT&T Wireless, and T-Mobile has the best 4G network in Salem City with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Salem 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 Salem City houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless, AT&T Wireless, and T-Mobile, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Salem City land is provided by Verizon Wireless, AT&T Wireless, and T-Mobile at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 99.99% in Salem City.
- The top estimated average speed in Salem City, estimated at 70.99, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Salem City
If you live near Salem 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 Salem City:
Counties close to Salem City
- Roanoke County, VA: worse coverage
- Roanoke City, VA: equal coverage
- Montgomery County, VA: worse coverage
- Radford City, VA: better coverage
- Bedford County, VA: worse coverage
- Giles County, VA: worse coverage
- Lynchburg City, VA: worse coverage
- Campbell County, VA: worse coverage
- Bland County, VA: worse coverage
- Mercer County, WV: worse coverage
Counties with similar populations to Salem City
- Pike County, OH: worse coverage
- Lincoln County, OK: worse coverage
- Lincoln County, TN: worse coverage
- Lincoln County, WI: worse coverage
- Lincoln County, WV: worse coverage
- Lumpkin County, GA: worse coverage
- Marion County, IA: worse coverage
- Petersburg City, VA: worse coverage
- Pickens County, GA: worse coverage
- Pike County, AL: worse coverage