Mobile Coverage & Cell Phone Plans in Vance County, NC


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In Vance County, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Vance County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Vance County’s 42,578 residents. 5G reception covers up to 91.16% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Vance County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.

 

Vance County, NC Top Cell Providers

Bark Kid Phones

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


Mint

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.


T-Mobile

T-Mobile 5G available in Vance County


Coverage:

93.76% of Vance County

97.12% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 90.39% 4G: 77.88% 3G or 2G: 90.75%


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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Vance County

T-Mobile covers 93.76% 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 Vance County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
90.39%
76.03%
4G
77.88%
53.68%
2G or 3G
90.75%
75.98%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 90.39% 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 Vance County mobile providers.

T-Mobile Voice Quality in Vance County

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 90.39% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 91.90% of Vance County homes. 92.52% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

AT&T Wireless

AT&T Wireless 5G available in Vance County


Coverage:

100.00% of Vance County

96.67% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 0.36% 4G: 98.65% 3G or 2G: 100.00%


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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Vance County

AT&T Wireless covers 100.00% 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 Vance County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
0.36%
1.00%
4G
98.65%
94.88%
2G or 3G
100.00%
100.00%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.36% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 98.65% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Vance County mobile providers.

AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Vance County

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.36% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Vance County homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless 5G available in Vance County


Coverage:

100.00% of Vance County

96.15% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 36.53% 4G: 98.75% 3G or 2G: 100.00%


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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Vance County

Verizon Wireless covers 100.00% 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 Vance County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
36.53%
27.99%
4G
98.75%
96.40%
2G or 3G
100.00%
99.97%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 36.53% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 62.22% 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 Vance County mobile providers.

Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Vance County

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 36.53% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Vance County homes. 98.63% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Vance County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Vance County land area.

 

Fastest Cell Service Down to the Vance County Neighborhood

The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Vance County, NC. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Vance County ranks #1705 out of 2352 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in North Carolina.

Map of the fastest cell company in Vance County
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Best Vance County Cell Provider Key

Verizon
AT&T
T-Mobile
Tie

 

The western parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northwestern areas of Vance County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.

 

Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Vance County, NC: T-Mobile

Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Vance County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 90.39% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Vance County homes.

 

Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Vance County, NC

If the price of a Vance County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Vance 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 Vance County wireless plan will quickly rise if you add additional lines or features such as a hotspot or unlimited data.

Mint

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.


Cricket Wireless

Coverage:

AT&T Network

Data Speeds:

Same as AT&T above

Plans start at $35/mo.

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Boost Mobile

Coverage:

T-Mobile Network

Data Speeds:

Same as T-Mobile above

Plans start at $35/mo.

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Coverage:

Verizon Network

Data Speeds:

Same as Verizon above

Plans start at $35/mo.

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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 Vance County, NC

The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Vance 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 Vance County and the providers’ coverage areas.

US Cellular

US Cellular 5G available in Vance County


Coverage:

97.15% of Vance County

10.17% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 45.99% 4G: 79.63% 3G or 2G: 97.08%


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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Vance County

US Cellular covers 97.15% 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 Vance County) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
45.99%
30.53%
4G
79.63%
57.02%
2G or 3G
97.08%
92.02%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 45.99% 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 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Vance County mobile providers.

US Cellular Voice Quality in Vance County

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 45.99% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 96.02% of Vance County homes. 97.08% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

 

Vance County, NC Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Map of fastest mobile speeds in Vance County
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Vance County Fastest Speeds Key

2G
4G
5G

Your mobile coverage in Vance 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 Vance County covering 91.16% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (42,578 people) and 100.0% of the land (252.4 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.

 

5G Coverage Map and Availability in Vance County

Map of 5G mobile cell service in Vance County
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Vance County 5G Coverage Key

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5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Vance County cover 91.16% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 77.89% or 196.6 square miles of Vance County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Vance County comes from T-Mobile with 90.39% coverage.

 

4G Coverage Map and Availability in Vance County

Map of 4G mobile cell service in Vance County
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Vance County 4G Coverage Key

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4G/LTE networks have become one of the nation’s most common mobile coverage types for data, and in some locations, voice calls. In Vance County, 99.69% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Vance County with 100.00% coverage.

Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Vance 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 Vance County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
  • The best coverage across all Vance County land is provided by AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
  • The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 90.39% in Vance County.
  • The top estimated average speed in Vance County, estimated at 64.18, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.

 

Mobile Service Counties Near Vance County

If you live near Vance 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 Vance County:

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