In Salem, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Salem’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Salem’s 9,129 residents. 5G reception covers up to 96.33% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Salem providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Salem, NJ 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 Salem
Coverage:
99.98% of Salem
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 71.83% 4G: 99.65% 3G or 2G: 99.22%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Salem
Verizon Wireless covers 99.98% 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 Salem) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
71.83% |
27.29% |
4G |
99.65% |
98.66% |
2G or 3G |
99.22% |
97.39% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 71.83% 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 Salem mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Salem
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 71.83% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.98% of Salem homes. 99.78% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Salem
Coverage:
99.28% of Salem
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 92.20% 4G: 91.21% 3G or 2G: 93.99%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Salem
T-Mobile covers 99.28% 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 Salem) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
92.20% |
81.98% |
4G |
91.21% |
76.96% |
2G or 3G |
93.99% |
86.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 92.20% 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 Salem mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Salem
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 92.20% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.28% of Salem homes. 94.62% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Salem
Coverage:
99.93% of Salem
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 87.10% 4G: 99.47% 3G or 2G: 99.93%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Salem
AT&T Wireless covers 99.93% 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 Salem) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
87.10% |
67.69% |
4G |
99.47% |
98.75% |
2G or 3G |
99.93% |
99.94% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 87.10% 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 #2 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Salem mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Salem
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 87.10% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.93% of Salem homes. 99.93% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Salem homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Salem land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Salem Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Salem, NJ. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Salem ranks #1287 out of 1410 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in New Jersey.
Best Salem Cell Provider Key
The western parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southeastern areas of Salem where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Salem, NJ: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Salem. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 92.20% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 99.98% of Salem homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Salem, NJ
If the price of a Salem mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Salem 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 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.
Salem, NJ Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Salem Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Salem 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 Salem covering 96.33% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (9,129 people) and 100.0% of the land (42.0 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Salem
Salem 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Salem cover 96.33% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 90.57% or 38.1 square miles of Salem are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Salem comes from T-Mobile with 92.20% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Salem
Salem 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, 99.97% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Salem with 99.98% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Salem 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 Salem houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless, with 99.98% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Salem land is provided by Verizon Wireless at 99.99% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 92.20% in Salem.
- The top estimated average speed in Salem, estimated at 65.46, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Cities Near Salem
If you live near Salem 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 Salem:
Cities close to Salem
- Quinton, NJ: worse coverage
- Penton, NJ: worse coverage
- Hancocks Bridge, NJ: worse coverage
- Sinnickson Landing, NJ: better coverage
- Pointers, NJ: better coverage
- Fort Elfsborg, NJ: worse coverage
- Woodmere, NJ: better coverage
- Mahoneyville, NJ: better coverage
- Alloway, NJ: better coverage
- Marshalltown, NJ: better coverage
Cities with similar populations to Salem
- Seven Points, TX: worse coverage
- Sandy Hook, CT: worse coverage
- Sans Souci, SC: better coverage
- Santa Clara, UT: better coverage
- Satsuma, AL: better coverage
- Sauk Village, IL: better coverage
- Savoy, IL: better coverage
- Sayre, PA: worse coverage
- Scotchtown, NY: better coverage
- Seaside, OR: better coverage