Cell Phone Coverage In Richmond
AT&T is predicted to have the best cell phone coverage in Richmond, KY and the surrounding area. Check coverage at your location with the map below.
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Richmond Coverage Maps
Coverage maps draw on data from the FCC's Broadband Data Collection and Coverage Critic's crowdsourcing.
Coverage maps draw on data from the FCC's Broadband Data Collection and Coverage Critic's crowdsourcing.
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4G LTE & 5G Coverage In Richmond
The table below shows the proportion of Richmond with coverage from different cellular technologies.| Network | 4G Coverage | 5G Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | 100% | 100% |
| T-Mobile | 100% | 100% |
| Verizon | 100% | 7% |
US Cellular And Dish Roaming Coverage
Neither US Cellular nor Dish have a significant presence in Richmond. However, some subscribers may still have coverage in Richmond thanks to roaming agreements.
Richmond Cell Signal Strength
There are 554 map hexes within the census-defined boundaries of Richmond. The table below shows the proportion of hexes at various levels of signal strength. Where both 4G and 5G coverage is available, data is drawn from whichever technology offers a stronger signal.
| Network | Strong | Decent | Weak | None |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | 15% | 73% | 11% | 0% |
| T-Mobile | 23% | 69% | 7% | 0% |
| Verizon | 32% | 66% | 3% | 0% |
For most purposes, decent signals are perfectly sufficient. Weak or non-existent signals cause far greater degradation in user experience.
Crowdsourced Coverage Data In Richmond
Coverage Critic has 178 crowdsourced data points from 38 map hexes within the boundaries of Richmond. Data is available for AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon.
| Network | Unique Hexes | Total Observations |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | 37 | 101 |
| T-Mobile | 28 | 41 |
| Verizon | 25 | 36 |
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Kentucky State-Wide Coverage Scores
| Network | Coverage Score |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 3.7 / 10 |
| AT&T | 8.4 / 10 |
| T-Mobile | 7.3 / 10 |
Data Confidence
The coverage information for Richmond is rated as medium confidence. While the model is probably accurate, consider double-checking by consulting neighbors or checking coverage maps before signing up for a cell phone plan. Documentation is available elsewhere covering limitations of Coverage Critic's approach.
Last updated: February 27, 2024