In Salem, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.5% of Salem’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.65% of Salem’s 2,866 residents. 5G reception covers up to 66.93% 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, 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.
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Salem
Verizon Wireless covers 81.08% 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 Salem) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
71.47% |
16.17% |
2G or 3G |
72.22% |
17.06% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 71.47% 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 Salem mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Salem
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 81.01% of Salem homes. 70.88% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Salem
Coverage:
99.65% of Salem
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 63.03% 4G: 68.53% 3G or 2G: 99.65%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Salem
AT&T Wireless covers 99.65% 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 |
63.03% |
12.60% |
4G |
68.53% |
20.54% |
2G or 3G |
99.65% |
99.48% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 63.03% 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 #1 out of 4 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 63.03% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 79.97% of Salem homes. 99.65% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Salem
Coverage:
80.39% of Salem
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 26.46% 4G: 54.39% 3G or 2G: 71.21%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Salem
T-Mobile covers 80.39% 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 |
26.46% |
6.87% |
4G |
54.39% |
6.07% |
2G or 3G |
71.21% |
21.28% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 26.46% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 27.93% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #4 out of 4 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 26.46% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 60.03% of Salem homes. 79.48% 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, WV. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Salem ranks #1131 out of 2241 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in West Virginia.
Best Salem Cell Provider Key
The eastern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southern areas of Salem where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Salem, WV: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Salem. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 63.03% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 99.65% of Salem homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Salem, WV
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.
Local Mobile Providers in Salem, WV
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Salem, 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 and the providers’ coverage areas.
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Salem
US Cellular covers 81.97% 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 Salem) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
68.16% |
25.00% |
2G or 3G |
73.58% |
32.13% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 68.16% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank US Cellular as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Salem mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Salem
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 80.83% of Salem homes. 73.58% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Salem, WV 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 66.93% of homes in the area while 4G covers 83.15% of the city. Overall, 99.65% of homes (2,866 people) and 99.5% of the land (36.6 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 66.93% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 15.17% or 5.6 square miles of Salem are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Salem comes from AT&T Wireless with 63.03% 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, 73.41% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 83.15% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Salem with 81.01% 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 AT&T Wireless, with 99.65% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Salem land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 99.48% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 63.03% in Salem.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless, covering 81.01% of Salem.
- The top estimated average speed in Salem, estimated at 44.75, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
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
- Industrial, WV: better coverage
- East Salem, WV: better coverage
- Lake Floyd, WV: better coverage
- Zinnia, WV: worse coverage
- Flinderation, WV: worse coverage
- Wolf Summit, WV: better coverage
- Sedalia, WV: worse coverage
- New Milton, WV: better coverage
- Marshville, WV: worse coverage
- Flint, WV: better coverage
Cities with similar populations to Salem
- Amboy, IL: better coverage
- Buffalo, SC: better coverage
- Covelo, CA: worse coverage
- Flandreau, SD: better coverage
- Jonesville, SC: better coverage
- Whiteford, MD: better coverage
- Kinzers, PA: better coverage
- La Crosse, VA: better coverage
- Lisbon, ND: better coverage
- Manzanola, CO: better coverage