In Topsail Beach, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Topsail Beach’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Topsail Beach’s 461 residents. 5G reception covers up to 94.50% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Topsail Beach providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Topsail Beach, 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.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Topsail Beach
Coverage:
89.72% of Topsail Beach
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 9.83% 4G: 89.72% 3G or 2G: 89.72%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Topsail Beach
Verizon Wireless covers 89.72% 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 Topsail Beach) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
9.83% |
60.68% |
4G |
89.72% |
73.40% |
2G or 3G |
89.72% |
73.71% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 9.83% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 79.89% 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 Topsail Beach mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Topsail Beach
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 9.83% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 89.72% of Topsail Beach homes. 89.72% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
94.73% of Topsail Beach
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 94.73% 3G or 2G: 94.73%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Topsail Beach
AT&T Wireless covers 94.73% 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 Topsail Beach) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
94.73% |
91.52% |
2G or 3G |
94.73% |
91.52% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 94.73% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Topsail Beach mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Topsail Beach
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 94.73% of Topsail Beach homes. 94.73% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Topsail Beach
Coverage:
100.00% of Topsail Beach
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 94.50% 4G: 94.50% 3G or 2G: 99.19%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Topsail Beach
T-Mobile covers 100.00% 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 Topsail Beach) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
94.50% |
91.49% |
4G |
94.50% |
91.49% |
2G or 3G |
99.19% |
98.80% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 94.50% 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 Topsail Beach mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Topsail Beach
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 94.50% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 94.50% of Topsail Beach 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 Topsail Beach homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Topsail Beach land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Topsail Beach Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Topsail Beach, NC. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Topsail Beach ranks #1552 out of 2352 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in North Carolina.
Best Topsail Beach Cell Provider Key
The southwestern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northeastern areas of Topsail Beach where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Topsail Beach, NC: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Topsail Beach. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 94.50% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Topsail Beach homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Topsail Beach, NC
If the price of a Topsail Beach mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Topsail Beach 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 Topsail Beach 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 Topsail Beach, NC
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Topsail Beach, 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 Topsail Beach and the providers’ coverage areas.
US Cellular 5G available in Topsail Beach
Coverage:
96.93% of Topsail Beach
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 29.26% 4G: 49.94% 3G or 2G: 96.93%
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Topsail Beach
US Cellular covers 96.93% 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 Topsail Beach) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
29.26% |
15.54% |
4G |
49.94% |
10.36% |
2G or 3G |
96.93% |
58.17% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 29.26% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 49.94% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank US Cellular as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Topsail Beach mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Topsail Beach
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 29.26% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 96.93% of Topsail Beach homes. 96.93% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Topsail Beach, NC Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Topsail Beach Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Topsail Beach 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 Topsail Beach covering 94.50% of homes in the area while 4G covers 97.77% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (461 people) and 100.0% of the land (9.8 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Topsail Beach
Topsail Beach 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Topsail Beach cover 94.50% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 91.64% or 9.0 square miles of Topsail Beach are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Topsail Beach comes from T-Mobile with 94.50% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Topsail Beach
Topsail Beach 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 Topsail Beach, 94.77% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 97.77% is covered by 4G HD voice service. US Cellular has the best 4G network in Topsail Beach with 96.93% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Topsail Beach 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 Topsail Beach houses is best with service from T-Mobile, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Topsail Beach land is provided by T-Mobile at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 94.50% in Topsail Beach.
- The top estimated average speed in Topsail Beach, estimated at 67.10, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Cities Near Topsail Beach
If you live near Topsail Beach 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 Topsail Beach:
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- Wayne, WI: better coverage
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- Chalkhill, PA: worse coverage
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