Carrierlytics City Coverage Guide

Newport News, VA Cell Phone Coverage Map & Network Rankings (2026)

Don't overpay for a network that struggles where you actually use your phone.

Using FCC mobile coverage data across Newport News, VA ZIP codes, Carrierlytics compares the top-performing networks and the cheapest plans that use them.



Cell phone coverage map for Newport News, VA

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Darker areas mean the carrier covers more of that location.

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Cell phone coverage rankings by network in Newport News, VA

#1

T-Mobile

Coverage Score 95.2
In Newport News, VA
Overall
94.9%
4G LTE
94.9% avg. -83 dBm 4G LTE signal where 4G LTE coverage exists: avg. -83 dBm
5G
93.4% avg. -80 dBm 5G signal where 5G coverage exists: avg. -80 dBm
Fast 5G
88.0% avg. -78 dBm Fast 5G signal where Fast 5G coverage exists: avg. -78 dBm
Newport News County, VA covered 94.9%
#2

Verizon

Coverage Score 88.1
In Newport News, VA
Overall
100.0%
4G LTE
100.0% avg. -86 dBm 4G LTE signal where 4G LTE coverage exists: avg. -86 dBm
5G
85.3% avg. -93 dBm 5G signal where 5G coverage exists: avg. -93 dBm
Fast 5G
64.2% avg. -89 dBm Fast 5G signal where Fast 5G coverage exists: avg. -89 dBm
Newport News County, VA covered 100.0%
#3

AT&T

Coverage Score 77.6
In Newport News, VA
Overall
99.4%
4G LTE
99.3% avg. -100 dBm 4G LTE signal where 4G LTE coverage exists: avg. -100 dBm
5G
87.0% avg. -109 dBm 5G signal where 5G coverage exists: avg. -109 dBm
Fast 5G
56.6% avg. -106 dBm Fast 5G signal where Fast 5G coverage exists: avg. -106 dBm
Newport News County, VA covered 99.4%

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

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Best phone plans for Newport News, VA

Best phone plans on T-Mobile's network for Newport News, VA

95.2 T-Mobile coverage score Ranked #1 in Newport News, VA
Best family plan
79.5 Value Score

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Fair Value

Price
$140.01/mo for 3 lines ($46.67/line)
Data
Unlimited
Hotspot
Unlimited
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Coverage by ZIP code in Newport News, VA

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
23601 100.0% 100.0% 97.9% 65.1% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 87.7% 65.1%
23602 100.0% 100.0% 97.4% 48.4% 100.0% 100.0% 99.7% 95.7% 100.0% 100.0% 86.2% 71.6%
23603 100.0% 100.0% 72.9% 52.5% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 98.3% 100.0% 100.0% 79.7% 42.9%
23604 97.2% 96.8% 50.5% 31.2% 71.6% 71.6% 63.4% 43.8% 100.0% 100.0% 67.5% 39.4%
23605 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 77.6% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 85.7%
23606 100.0% 100.0% 97.3% 66.7% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 90.7% 79.1%
23607 98.7% 98.7% 98.7% 71.7% 98.7% 98.7% 98.7% 98.7% 100.0% 100.0% 95.0% 93.1%
23608 100.0% 100.0% 96.5% 69.4% 100.0% 100.0% 99.6% 93.0% 100.0% 100.0% 91.2% 59.9%

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 Newport News, VA 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.