Elkton, TN Cell Phone Coverage Map & Network Rankings (2026)

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Using FCC mobile coverage data across Elkton, TN zip codes, this guide compares the top-performing networks and the cheapest plans that use them.

Coverage rankings for Elkton, TN

T-Mobile currently ranks first for coverage in this area, with a coverage score of 89.6. Carrierlytics uses FCC broadband map data to estimate and calculate coverage scores. More on that further below.


Rank Carrier Score Overall 4G LTE 5G Fast 5G Average Signal
1 T-Mobile 89.6 90.2% 90.2% 86.3% 78.4% -84 dBm
2 AT&T 82.4 100.0% 100.0% 66.7% 66.7% -112 dBm
3 Verizon 57.0 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% -91 dBm

Scores include coverage area, network type, and average signal strength.


Cell phone coverage map for Elkton, TN

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Cell phone coverage by network in Elkton, TN

#1

T-Mobile

Coverage Score 89.6
In Elkton, TN
Overall
90.2%
4G LTE
90.2%
5G
86.3%
Fast 5G
78.4%
Average Signal -84 dBm
Giles County, TN covered 51.9%
#2

AT&T

Coverage Score 82.4
In Elkton, TN
Overall
100.0%
4G LTE
100.0%
5G
66.7%
Fast 5G
66.7%
Average Signal -112 dBm
Giles County, TN covered 78.5%
#3

Verizon

Coverage Score 57.0
In Elkton, TN
Overall
100.0%
4G LTE
100.0%
5G
0.0%
Fast 5G
0.0%
Average Signal -91 dBm
Giles County, TN covered 72.1%

County coverage is shown for surrounding-area context and uses land-area only coverage.

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Coverage by ZIP code in Elkton, TN

ZIP code areas can extend beyond city limits, so this table is best used for local comparison around the city.

ZIP Code AT&T T-Mobile Verizon
38449 91.1% 91.1% 54.9% 52.5% -114 dBm 88.2% 87.7% 78.0% 57.3% -92 dBm 88.4% 88.4% 0.1% 0.0% -94 dBm
38455 100.0% 100.0% 83.3% 83.3% -110 dBm 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% -77 dBm 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% -82 dBm
38477 71.7% 71.3% 48.1% 40.6% -115 dBm 17.9% 17.9% 13.2% 8.0% -97 dBm 54.3% 54.3% 0.0% 0.0% -103 dBm

About The Coverage Data

Coverage and signal estimates are derived by Carrierlytics from carrier-reported data in the FCC’s National Broadband Coverage Map, last updated in June 2025. “Percent covered” shows how much of the city or ZIP code area has a carrier signal, whether weak or strong. Signal bars show the estimated average signal strength in areas of Elkton, TN where that carrier has coverage.

If a carrier says you should have service but you do not, run a challenge test with the FCC Mobile Speed Test App. The FCC uses those results to check carrier-submitted coverage data and requires a carrier response when enough tests show a pattern of inaccurate coverage reporting.