CoverageMap

Appalachia

Cell coverage comparison in Appalachia, Virginia

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Based on crowdsourced speed tests and signal measurements in Appalachia, Virginia using data from Wise, the current snapshot reflects over 400 speed tests and shows medians of 31.3 Mbps download, 4.7 Mbps upload, and 81 ms latency.

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Performance by Carrier in Wise

Explore median download speeds, upload performance, and network latency for each major mobile carrier in Wise, 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
Download35.1 Mbps
Upload5.1 Mbps
Latency81 ms
Coverage56.2%

Over 100 tests conducted

T-Mobile logo
Download5.9 Mbps
Upload4.7 Mbps
Latency106 ms
Coverage25.7%

Over 200 tests conducted

Verizon logo
Download33.9 Mbps
Upload6.1 Mbps
Latency50 ms
Coverage48.8%

65 tests conducted

Performance by Carrier shows side-by-side results for the primary mobile providers measured in Wise. 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 Wise

Get a complete view of mobile network performance across Wise with overall benchmarks and carrier-by-carrier breakdowns. Explore median performance metrics calculated from millions of real-world, crowdsourced speed tests. Start with the Wise-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

31.3Mbps

Upload

4.7Mbps

Latency

81ms

Top Performers

Fastest Download: AT&T

35.1 Mbps

Fastest Upload: Verizon

6.1 Mbps

Best Latency: Verizon

50 ms

Best Coverage: AT&T

56.2%

Coverage Snapshot

5G20.9%
4G LTE56.2%
Based on 12 speed tests

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

Local testing in Appalachia is limited, so these medians are based on data from Wise. Current medians are 31.3 Mbps download, 4.7 Mbps upload, and 81 ms latency.

Cell Phone Plans for Appalachia

Compare wireless plans from carriers with coverage in this area.

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

US Mobile Light Plan Annual

$8/mo

12 month term

AT&T
T-Mobile
Verizon
  • 2 GB Datahigh-speed, then data stops
  • No Hotspot Included
  • Unlimited Minutes
  • Unlimited Texts
  • Taxes & Fees Included

TextNow Weekly Unlimited

$8.99/mo

Monthly plan

AT&T
  • 20 GB Datahigh-speed, then data stops
  • Hotspot Included
  • Unlimited Minutes
  • Unlimited Texts
  • Taxes & Fees Included

Red Pocket Essentials Annual

$9.17/mo

12 month term

AT&T
T-Mobile
Verizon
  • 3 GB Datahigh-speed, then 256Kbps
  • No Hotspot Included
  • Unlimited Minutes
  • Unlimited Texts

Red Pocket Essentials

$10/mo

Monthly plan

AT&T
T-Mobile
Verizon
  • 3 GB Datahigh-speed, then 256Kbps
  • No Hotspot Included
  • Unlimited Minutes
  • Unlimited Texts

Red Pocket Essentials (AT&T)

$10/mo

Monthly plan

AT&T
  • 3 GB Datahigh-speed, then 256Kbps
  • No Hotspot Included
  • Unlimited Minutes
  • Unlimited Texts

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Cell Coverage in Appalachia: FAQ

What is the best cell phone carrier in Appalachia?

Based on crowdsourced speed tests in Wise, 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 Appalachia?

We need at least 25 recent speed tests to generate reliable local metrics. Until we reach that threshold in Appalachia, we show performance data for Wise when it is available.

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

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

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