In The Fan, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of The Fan’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of The Fan’s 14,554 residents. 5G reception covers up to 100.00% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the The Fan providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
The Fan, Richmond, 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.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in The Fan
Coverage:
100.00% of The Fan
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 100.00% 4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in The Fan
Verizon Wireless covers 100.00% of homes in the neighborhood 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 The Fan) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 100.00% 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 #2 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among The Fan mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in The Fan
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 100.00% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of The Fan homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in The Fan
Coverage:
100.00% of The Fan
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 100.00% 4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in The Fan
T-Mobile covers 100.00% of homes in the neighborhood 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 The Fan) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
4G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 100.00% 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 The Fan mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in The Fan
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 100.00% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of The Fan homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
100.00% of The Fan
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in The Fan
AT&T Wireless covers 100.00% of homes in the neighborhood 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 The Fan) 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 AT&T Wireless as #3 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among The Fan mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in The Fan
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of The Fan 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 The Fan homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as The Fan land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the The Fan Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in The Fan, Richmond, VA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, The Fan ranks #1 out of 129 neighborhoods for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Richmond.

Best The Fan Cell Provider Key
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in The Fan, Richmond, VA: Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in The Fan. Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile has 5G that covers 100.00% of the neighborhood. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of The Fan homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in The Fan, Richmond, VA
If the price of a The Fan mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in The Fan 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 The Fan 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.
The Fan, Richmond, VA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

The Fan Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in The Fan may vary based on your provider and location. The map above shows the fastest mobile data speeds in and around the neighborhood. 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 The Fan covering 100.00% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the neighborhood. Overall, 100.00% of homes (14,554 people) and 100.0% of the land (0.9 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in The Fan

The Fan 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in The Fan cover 100.00% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 100.00% or 0.9 square miles of The Fan are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in The Fan comes from Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile with 100.00% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in The Fan

The Fan 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 The Fan, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, and AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in The Fan with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in The Fan for You
If you’re still struggling to choose a cell phone provider in the neighborhood, some of these facts may help you decide:
- Coverage to The Fan houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, and AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all The Fan land is provided by Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, and AT&T Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile reporting 100.00% in The Fan.
- The top estimated average speed in The Fan, estimated at 71.00, Mbps is available through Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Neighborhoods Near The Fan
If you live near The Fan but aren’t technically in the neighborhood, 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 The Fan:
Neighborhoods close to The Fan
- Carver-Richmond, Richmond, VA: equal coverage
- VCU, Richmond, VA: equal coverage
- The Museum District, Richmond, VA: equal coverage
- Monroe Ward, Richmond, VA: equal coverage
- Old Town Manchester, Richmond, VA: equal coverage
- Ginter Park, Richmond, VA: equal coverage
- Shockoe Bottom, Richmond, VA: equal coverage
- Reedy Creek, Richmond, VA: equal coverage
- Swansboro, Richmond, VA: equal coverage
- Bellevue, Richmond, VA: equal coverage
Neighborhoods with similar populations to The Fan
- Haddington, Philadelphia, PA: equal coverage
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- St Marys Park, San Francisco, CA: equal coverage
- Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA: equal coverage
- Lincoln Heights, Spokane, WA: equal coverage
- Koolauloa, Laie, HI: worse coverage
- Highland Creek, Charlotte, NC: equal coverage
- Heron Walk, Madison, TN: equal coverage
- Harrowgate, Philadelphia, PA: equal coverage







