In Virginia Beach City, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.9% of Virginia Beach City’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Virginia Beach City’s 459,470 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.54% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Virginia Beach City providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Virginia Beach City, 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 Virginia Beach City
Coverage:
99.97% of Virginia Beach City
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 96.77% 4G: 99.97% 3G or 2G: 99.97%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Virginia Beach City
Verizon Wireless covers 99.97% 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 Virginia Beach City) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
96.77% |
80.50% |
4G |
99.97% |
99.74% |
2G or 3G |
99.97% |
99.82% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 96.77% 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 #1 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Virginia Beach City mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Virginia Beach City
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 96.77% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.97% of Virginia Beach City homes. 99.96% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Virginia Beach City
Coverage:
99.98% of Virginia Beach City
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.65% 4G: 99.95% 3G or 2G: 99.98%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Virginia Beach City
AT&T Wireless covers 99.98% 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 Virginia Beach City) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.65% |
0.42% |
4G |
99.95% |
97.04% |
2G or 3G |
99.98% |
98.29% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.65% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.30% 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 Virginia Beach City mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Virginia Beach City
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.65% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.98% of Virginia Beach City homes. 99.98% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Virginia Beach City
Coverage:
100.00% of Virginia Beach City
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 94.98% 4G: 99.17% 3G or 2G: 99.96%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Virginia Beach City
T-Mobile 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 Virginia Beach City) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
94.98% |
74.39% |
4G |
99.17% |
94.12% |
2G or 3G |
99.96% |
98.74% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 94.98% 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 #2 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Virginia Beach City mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Virginia Beach City
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 94.98% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.99% of Virginia Beach City homes. 99.98% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Virginia Beach City homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Virginia Beach City land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Virginia Beach City Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Virginia Beach City, VA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Virginia Beach City ranks #558 out of 2688 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Virginia.
The western parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southeastern areas of Virginia Beach City where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Virginia Beach City, VA: Verizon Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, Verizon Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Virginia Beach City. Verizon Wireless has 5G that covers 96.77% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Virginia Beach City homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Virginia Beach City, VA
If the price of a Virginia Beach City mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Virginia Beach City 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 Virginia Beach City 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.
Virginia Beach City, VA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
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Your mobile coverage in Virginia Beach City 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 Virginia Beach City covering 99.54% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.99% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (459,470 people) and 99.9% of the land (244.6 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Virginia Beach City
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5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Virginia Beach City cover 99.54% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 89.78% or 219.7 square miles of Virginia Beach City are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Virginia Beach City comes from Verizon Wireless with 96.77% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Virginia Beach City
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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 Virginia Beach City, 99.99% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.99% is covered by 4G HD voice service. T-Mobile has the best 4G network in Virginia Beach City with 99.99% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Virginia Beach City 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 Virginia Beach City houses is best with service from T-Mobile, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Virginia Beach City land is provided by Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile at 99.82% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from Verizon Wireless reporting 96.77% in Virginia Beach City.
- The top estimated average speed in Virginia Beach City, estimated at 68.71, Mbps is available through Verizon Wireless.
Mobile Service Counties Near Virginia Beach City
If you live near Virginia Beach City 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 Virginia Beach City:
Counties close to Virginia Beach City
- Norfolk City, VA: better coverage
- Chesapeake City, VA: better coverage
- Portsmouth City, VA: better coverage
- Suffolk City, VA: worse coverage
- Isle of Wight County, VA: worse coverage
- Southampton County, VA: worse coverage
- Sussex County, VA: worse coverage
- Greensville County, VA: worse coverage
- Brunswick County, VA: worse coverage
- Lunenburg County, VA: worse coverage
Counties with similar populations to Virginia Beach City
- Anoka County, MN: better coverage
- Mercer County, NJ: better coverage
- Ramsey County, MN: better coverage
- Osceola County, FL: better coverage
- Orleans Parish, LA: better coverage
- Onondaga County, NY: worse coverage
- Morris County, NJ: better coverage
- Montgomery County, OH: better coverage
- Monterey County, CA: worse coverage
- Mobile County, AL: better coverage