In Alaska, you’ll select from 10 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 23.2% of Alaska’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.20% of Alaska’s 730,291 residents. 5G reception covers up to 69.72% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Alaska providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Alaska Top Cell Providers
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Alaska
Coverage:
99.08% of Alaska
98.83% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 73.67%
4G: 98.80%
3G or 2G: 97.65%
More about AT&T Wireless in Alaska
AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Alaska
AT&T Wireless covers 99.08% of homes in the state with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 5G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Alaska) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
73.67% |
1.55% |
4G |
98.80% |
26.71% |
2G or 3G |
97.65% |
32.22% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 73.67% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 25.13% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #1 out of 10 for a combination of coverage and speed among Alaska mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Alaska
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 73.67% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.80% of Alaska homes. 97.65% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
97.62% of Alaska
98.82% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 97.62%
Plans start at $35/mo.
More about Verizon Wireless in Alaska
Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Alaska
Verizon Wireless covers 97.62% of homes in the state with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 4G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Alaska) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
97.62% |
20.79% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 97.62% of homes. We rank Verizon Wireless as #4 out of 10 for a combination of coverage and speed among Alaska mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Alaska
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.62% of Alaska homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Alaska homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Alaska land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Alaska Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Alaska. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Alaska ranks #50 out of 52 states and territories for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in the United States.
Best Alaska Cell Provider Key
The central parts of the state feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northwestern areas of Alaska where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Alaska: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Alaska. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 73.67% of the state. Cell service of any type reaches 99.08% of Alaska homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Alaska
If the price of a Alaska mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Alaska including pre-paid, no-contract plans that start as low as $15 per line. Many of these providers such as Mint, Boost, and Cricket partner with the three major carriers to provide excellent coverage nationwide. With these discount options, the price of your Alaska wireless plan will quickly rise if you add additional lines or features such as a hotspot or unlimited data.
These providers all offer excellent coverage at a lower price compared to more well-known brands. Mint is generally regarded as the most affordable provider for unlimited data, with a high "throttle cap" of 35GB. Depending on where you live, you may prefer the AT&T network coverage offered by Cricket. Boost is a good option for international travelers.
Local Mobile Providers in Alaska
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Alaska, and then partner with larger national companies to provide national service for traveling customers. We display network partners to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee coverage or charges outside of Alaska and the providers’ coverage areas.
GCI 5G available in Alaska
Coverage:
98.48% of Alaska
0.22% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 33.92%
4G: 83.23%
3G or 2G: 98.07%
More about GCI in Alaska
GCI Data Speeds and Coverage in Alaska
GCI covers 98.48% of homes in the state with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 5G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Alaska) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
33.92% |
0.07% |
4G |
83.23% |
4.55% |
2G or 3G |
98.07% |
13.25% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 33.92% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 49.31% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank GCI as #2 out of 10 for a combination of coverage and speed among Alaska mobile providers.
GCI Voice Quality in Alaska
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 33.92% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 83.23% of Alaska homes. 97.35% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about OTZ Telecom in Alaska
OTZ Telecom Data Speeds and Coverage in Alaska
OTZ Telecom covers 98.14% of homes in the state with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 4G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Alaska) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
98.14% |
3.21% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 98.14% of homes. We rank OTZ Telecom as #3 out of 10 for a combination of coverage and speed among Alaska mobile providers.
OTZ Telecom Voice Quality in Alaska
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.14% of Alaska homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about Copper Valley Wireless in Alaska
Copper Valley Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Alaska
Copper Valley Wireless covers 94.97% of homes in the state with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 4G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Alaska) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
94.47% |
23.24% |
2G or 3G |
92.31% |
20.73% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 94.47% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Copper Valley Wireless as #5 out of 10 for a combination of coverage and speed among Alaska mobile providers.
Copper Valley Wireless Voice Quality in Alaska
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 94.47% of Alaska homes. 92.31% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about ASTAC in Alaska
ASTAC Data Speeds and Coverage in Alaska
ASTAC covers 98.81% of homes in the state with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 4G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Alaska) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
89.07% |
3.82% |
2G or 3G |
79.30% |
7.15% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 89.07% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank ASTAC as #6 out of 10 for a combination of coverage and speed among Alaska mobile providers.
ASTAC Voice Quality in Alaska
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 89.07% of Alaska homes. 84.50% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about Cordova Telecom in Alaska
Cordova Telecom Data Speeds and Coverage in Alaska
Cordova Telecom covers 82.96% of homes in the state with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 4G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Alaska) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
72.67% |
15.04% |
2G or 3G |
66.55% |
15.86% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 72.67% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Cordova Telecom as #7 out of 10 for a combination of coverage and speed among Alaska mobile providers.
Cordova Telecom Voice Quality in Alaska
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 72.67% of Alaska homes. 82.96% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about Bristol Bay Cellular in Alaska
Bristol Bay Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Alaska
Bristol Bay Cellular covers 95.98% of homes in the state with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 4G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Alaska) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
17.48% |
1.20% |
2G or 3G |
95.65% |
7.34% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 17.48% of homes. 78.17% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Bristol Bay Cellular as #8 out of 10 for a combination of coverage and speed among Alaska mobile providers.
Bristol Bay Cellular Voice Quality in Alaska
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 17.94% of Alaska homes. 95.65% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about TelAlaska Cellular in Alaska
TelAlaska Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Alaska
TelAlaska Cellular covers 88.67% of homes in the state with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 2G or 3G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Alaska) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
2G or 3G |
86.61% |
7.66% |
Other |
61.68% |
2.50% |
86.61% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. “Other” types of technology are the only option for 0.00% percent of homes. We rank TelAlaska Cellular as #9 out of 10 for a combination of coverage and speed among Alaska mobile providers.
TelAlaska Cellular Voice Quality in Alaska
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.00% of Alaska homes. 88.26% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about Adak Eagle Enterprise in Alaska
Adak Eagle Enterprise Data Speeds and Coverage in Alaska
Adak Eagle Enterprise covers 71.84% of homes in the state with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 2G or 3G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Alaska) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
2G or 3G |
61.62% |
9.94% |
61.62% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Adak Eagle Enterprise as #10 out of 10 for a combination of coverage and speed among Alaska mobile providers.
Adak Eagle Enterprise Voice Quality in Alaska
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.00% of Alaska homes. 71.84% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Alaska Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Alaska Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Alaska may vary based on your provider and location. The map above shows the fastest mobile data speeds in and around the state. To see coverage for an individual provider, click the provider's availability maps above.
There are several types of mobile coverage to consider when evaluating a carrier’s geographic reliability. 5G is the fastest mobile data connection in Alaska covering 69.72% of homes in the area while 4G covers 95.64% of the state. Overall, 99.20% of homes (727,246 people) and 23.2% of the land (127,834.1 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Alaska
Alaska 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Alaska cover 69.72% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 0.62% or 3,413.3 square miles of Alaska are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Alaska comes from AT&T Wireless with 73.67% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Alaska
Alaska 4G Coverage Key
4G/LTE networks have become one of the nation’s most common mobile coverage types for data, and in some locations, voice calls. In Alaska, 95.64% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 95.64% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Alaska with 98.80% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Alaska for You
If you’re still struggling to choose a cell phone provider in the state, some of these facts may help you decide:
- Coverage to Alaska houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.08% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Alaska land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 33.98% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 73.67% in Alaska.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with AT&T Wireless, covering 98.80% of Alaska.
- The top estimated average speed in Alaska, estimated at 62.36, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Near Alaska
If you live near Alaska but aren’t technically in the state, or you like to explore the region a lot, your coverage availability and speeds may vary.
Enter your zip code here to find more precise mobile numbers on your exact location. Here are our mobile and cell phone guides for several popular locations in and around Alaska:
States close to Alaska
- Washington: better mobile coverage
- Oregon: better mobile coverage
- Montana: better mobile coverage
- Idaho: better mobile coverage
- Nevada: better mobile coverage
- North Dakota: better mobile coverage
- Wyoming: better mobile coverage
- California: better mobile coverage
- Utah: better mobile coverage
- South Dakota: better mobile coverage
States with similar populations to Alaska
- North Dakota: better mobile coverage
- District of Columbia: better mobile coverage
- South Dakota: better mobile coverage
- Vermont: worse mobile coverage
- Wyoming: better mobile coverage
- Delaware: better mobile coverage
- Montana: better mobile coverage
- Rhode Island: better mobile coverage
- New Hampshire: better mobile coverage
- Maine: better mobile coverage