In Surry County, you’ll select from 5 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.9% of Surry County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.98% of Surry County’s 71,359 residents. 5G reception covers up to 96.76% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Surry County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Surry County, NC 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:
98.64% of Surry County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 86.86% 3G or 2G: 98.20%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Surry County
AT&T Wireless covers 98.64% 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 Surry County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
86.86% |
70.34% |
2G or 3G |
98.20% |
94.08% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 86.86% of homes. 11.34% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #3 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Surry County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Surry County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 94.32% of Surry County homes. 98.20% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Surry County
Coverage:
15.89% of Surry County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 15.78% 4G: 0.08% 3G or 2G: 0.02%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Surry County
Verizon Wireless covers 15.89% 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 Surry County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
15.78% |
18.19% |
4G |
0.08% |
0.06% |
2G or 3G |
0.02% |
0.03% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 15.78% 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 #5 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Surry County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Surry County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 15.78% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.12% of Surry County homes. 0.01% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Surry County
Coverage:
97.88% of Surry County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 96.80% 4G: 87.72% 3G or 2G: 91.30%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Surry County
T-Mobile covers 97.88% 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 Surry County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
96.80% |
88.25% |
4G |
87.72% |
71.79% |
2G or 3G |
91.30% |
77.87% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 96.80% 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 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Surry County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Surry County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 96.80% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.77% of Surry County homes. 94.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Surry County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Surry County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Surry County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Surry County, NC. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Surry County ranks #1407 out of 2352 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in North Carolina.
Best Surry County Cell Provider Key
The northern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northwestern areas of Surry County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Surry County, NC: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Surry County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 96.80% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 98.64% of Surry County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Surry County, NC
If the price of a Surry County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Surry 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 Surry 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 Surry County, NC
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Surry 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 Surry County and the providers’ coverage areas.
US Cellular 5G available in Surry County
Coverage:
96.32% of Surry County
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 37.46% 4G: 71.66% 3G or 2G: 96.31%
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Surry County
US Cellular covers 96.32% 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 Surry County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
37.46% |
17.61% |
4G |
71.66% |
51.41% |
2G or 3G |
96.31% |
92.26% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 37.46% 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 #4 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Surry County mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Surry County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 37.46% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 92.93% of Surry County homes. 96.32% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Carolina West Wireless 5G available in Surry County
Coverage:
99.26% of Surry County
0.32% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 29.67% 4G: 97.80% 3G or 2G: 99.14%
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Carolina West Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Surry County
Carolina West Wireless covers 99.26% 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 Surry County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
29.67% |
10.95% |
4G |
97.80% |
94.13% |
2G or 3G |
99.14% |
97.66% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 29.67% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 68.13% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Carolina West Wireless as #2 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Surry County mobile providers.
Carolina West Wireless Voice Quality in Surry County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 29.67% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.80% of Surry County homes. 99.14% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Surry County, NC Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Surry County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Surry 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 Surry County covering 96.76% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.78% of the county. Overall, 99.98% of homes (71,359 people) and 99.9% of the land (531.9 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Surry County
Surry County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Surry County cover 96.76% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 88.22% or 469.9 square miles of Surry County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Surry County comes from T-Mobile with 96.80% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Surry County
Surry 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 Surry County, 98.88% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.78% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Carolina West Wireless has the best 4G network in Surry County with 97.80% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Surry 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 Surry County houses is best with service from Carolina West Wireless, with 99.26% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Surry County land is provided by Carolina West Wireless at 97.91% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 96.80% in Surry County.
- The top estimated average speed in Surry County, estimated at 68.73, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Surry County
If you live near Surry 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 Surry County:
Counties close to Surry County
- Stokes County, NC: better coverage
- Alleghany County, NC: worse coverage
- Ashe County, NC: worse coverage
- Rockingham County, NC: better coverage
- Johnson County, TN: worse coverage
- Danville City, VA: better coverage
- Caswell County, NC: worse coverage
- Carter County, TN: worse coverage
- Person County, NC: worse coverage
- Sullivan County, TN: better coverage
Counties with similar populations to Surry County
- Walker County, AL: better coverage
- Clearfield County, PA: better coverage
- Clinton County, MI: better coverage
- Clinton County, NY: worse coverage
- Grand Forks County, ND: better coverage
- Grays Harbor County, WA: worse coverage
- Hancock County, IN: better coverage
- Hancock County, OH: better coverage
- Sullivan County, NY: worse coverage
- Trujillo Alto Municipio, PR: better coverage