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Cell coverage comparison in Richmond, North Carolina

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Based on crowdsourced speed tests and signal measurements in Richmond, North Carolina, the current snapshot reflects over 400 speed tests and shows medians of 38.7 Mbps download, 5.6 Mbps upload, and 72 ms latency.

Performance by Carrier in Richmond

Explore median download speeds, upload performance, and network latency for each major mobile carrier in Richmond, calculated from millions of real-world, crowdsourced speed tests. These results reflect typical everyday performance to help you compare carriers and choose the network that delivers the fastest speeds, most responsive connections, and broadest coverage where you live, work, and travel.

AT&T logo
Download62.3 Mbps
Upload8.4 Mbps
Latency73 ms
Coverage100.0%

Over 100 tests conducted

T-Mobile logo
Download37.3 Mbps
Upload6.3 Mbps
Latency60 ms
Coverage82.9%

Over 100 tests conducted

Verizon logo
Download30.6 Mbps
Upload4.0 Mbps
Latency83 ms
Coverage96.2%

Over 100 tests conducted

Performance by Carrier shows side-by-side results for the primary mobile providers measured in Richmond. Each row reflects median download, upload, and latency for that carrier.

Providers included in this comparison are Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T. Per-carrier test counts are shown in the table to indicate data accuracy.

Network Performance in Richmond

Get a complete view of mobile network performance across Richmond with overall benchmarks and carrier-by-carrier breakdowns. Explore median performance metrics calculated from millions of real-world, crowdsourced speed tests. Start with the Richmond-wide snapshot to understand overall network trends, then dive deeper to compare individual carriers side-by-side and see how each performs in speed, responsiveness, and availability.

Median Performance

Download

38.7Mbps

Upload

5.6Mbps

Latency

72ms

Top Performers

Fastest Download: AT&T

62.3 Mbps

Fastest Upload: AT&T

8.4 Mbps

Best Latency: T-Mobile

60 ms

Best Coverage: AT&T

100.0%

Coverage Snapshot

5G82.9%
4G LTE100.0%
Based on over 400 speed tests

Network Performance aggregates all measured carriers in Richmond to provide a baseline view of typical speeds and latency in the area. Use these medians as a quick indicator of overall network quality.

These medians are calculated from over 400 tests. Current medians are 38.7 Mbps download, 5.6 Mbps upload, and 72 ms latency.

Cell Phone Plans Available in Richmond

Compare wireless plans from carriers with coverage in this area.

Helium Mobile Zero

$0/mo

Monthly plan

T-Mobile
  • 1 GB Data1GB cellular + 2GB Helium Wi-Fi
  • No Hotspot Included
  • 100 Minutes
  • 300 Texts

Helium Mobile Sprout

$5/mo

Monthly plan

T-Mobile
  • 3 GB Datahigh-speed, then data stops
  • No Hotspot Included
  • Unlimited Minutes
  • Unlimited Texts

Red Pocket 500MB 12 Months

$5/mo

12 month term

AT&T
T-Mobile
Verizon
  • 0.5 GB Datahigh-speed, then Unknown
  • Hotspot Included
  • 500 Minutes
  • 500 Texts

Tello 100 Mins

$5/mo

Monthly plan

T-Mobile
  • No Data Included
  • No Hotspot Included
  • 100 Minutes
  • Unlimited Texts

Tello 1GB 100 Mins

$6/mo

Monthly plan

T-Mobile
  • 1 GB Datahigh-speed, then data stops
  • Hotspot Included
  • 100 Minutes
  • Unlimited Texts

Tello 2GB 100 Mins

$7/mo

Monthly plan

T-Mobile
  • 1 GB Datahigh-speed, then data stops
  • Hotspot Included
  • 100 Minutes
  • Unlimited Texts

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Cell Coverage in Richmond: FAQ

What is the best cell phone carrier in Richmond?

Based on crowdsourced speed tests in Richmond, AT&T currently leads in median download speeds. Compare carriers in the performance table above for the latest results.

Why might this page show limited data for Richmond?

We need at least 25 recent speed tests to generate reliable local metrics. If we don't have enough tests yet, the page focuses on maps and nearby locations while we keep collecting data.

How can I check coverage at my specific address in Richmond?

Use the interactive map to check signal strength at your exact address. Visit the CoverageMap interactive map to explore 4G/5G availability.

How can I contribute coverage data for Richmond?

Download the CoverageMap app and run a few speed tests with location enabled. Your results help improve coverage accuracy and unlock local rankings faster.

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