GCI is a cell provider in the United States serving 1 state, Alaska. Learn more about GCI’s cell coverage and availability on this page. The latest GCI coverage maps for 5G and 4G are also available below.
Can I get GCI cell service in my area?
The easiest way to find out if you have GCI coverage near you is to click the link below or enter your zip code.
GCI covers approximately 728,474 people across the US. You can enter your zip code below to get a better idea of cell coverage to your home address or scroll down to explore GCI’s current 5G coverage maps:
GCI Coverage Maps
On the maps below you can see GCI’s coverage area for the United States. Green areas have faster cell service like GCI 5G. Yellow areas may be covered by 4G only, red areas have slower service, and areas in grey may not have GCI data service available at all.
Smaller, more regional cellular carriers such as GCI usually offer their national coverage by making a deal with one or more of the big three major mobile providers: Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile so be sure to view their coverage maps as well.
GCI network(s) used: National network unknown
GCI National Coverage Map
GCI National Coverage Key
The average home covered by GCI gets speeds of 32.14 Mbps, which is about average compared to most cell carriers. GCI has some combination of 2G, 3G, 4G or 5G cellular technology covering 1.23% of the country's land area– that’s 43,258 square miles of cell coverage nationally for all the geography nerds out there.
GCI 5G Coverage Map
GCI 5G Coverage Key
Nationally, GCI 5G covers about 0.10% of the US. 45.27% of GCI’s coverage area has 5G available. GCI and other providers continue to build more towers across the country and many metropolitan areas are already blanketed by their 5G network. Cities such as Lakes, AK, Anchorage, AK, and Chugiak, AK are cities where GCI’s 5G network is strongest.
GCI 4G Coverage Map
GCI 4G Coverage Key
4G is the fastest cell service for 0.00% of GCI’s covered areas. 4G is slowly being replaced by 5G in most areas of the country. GCI still maintains a sizable 4G network across the country, covering 0.19% of the US. GCI serves many people in cities like Badger, AK, College, AK, and Fort Wainwright, AK 4G coverage that is better than average.
Where does GCI have the best coverage
Still trying to determine whether GCI has great coverage near you? The table below shows GCI’s coverage and 5G availability in each state. Click on a state or territory in the US below to view more detailed information about GCI’s coverage there:
| State | GCI Overall Coverage | GCI 5G Coverage | Square Mileage Covered (Any Technology) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 98.12% | 45.27% | 20,858,602.53 miles squared |
What cities and zips does GCI have the best coverage in?
GCI has coverage in 275 towns and 219 zip codes. For your convenience, we’ve listed some of the cities and zip codes that GCI serves best. Click on one of the cities below or enter your own zip code above to get more information about GCI cell coverage near you:
| City | GCI Overall Coverage | GCI 5G Coverage | Square Mileage Covered (Any Technology) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | 100.00% | 85.20% | 524.45 miles squared |
| Fairbanks, AK | 99.48% | 55.89% | 210,428.74 miles squared |
| Eagle River, AK | 99.03% | 75.65% | 418.59 miles squared |
| Juneau, AK | 98.99% | 19.51% | 36.07 miles squared |
| Palmer, AK | 99.86% | 59.23% | 1,194.83 miles squared |
| Knik-Fairview, AK | 100.00% | 65.61% | 27.23 miles squared |
| Wasilla, AK | 99.93% | 76.27% | 65.19 miles squared |
| Badger, AK | 100.00% | 0.04% | 12.97 miles squared |
| College, AK | 100.00% | 24.87% | 3.60 miles squared |
| Ketchikan, AK | 98.56% | 0.00% | 15,340.48 miles squared |
| Kodiak, AK | 99.91% | 0.00% | 1,488.65 miles squared |
| Kenai, AK | 100.00% | 0.00% | 108.85 miles squared |
| Fort Wainwright, AK | 100.00% | 25.67% | 366.00 miles squared |
| Tanaina, AK | 100.00% | 74.42% | 9.39 miles squared |
| Soldotna, AK | 100.00% | 0.00% | 242.75 miles squared |
| Zip | GCI Overall Coverage | GCI 5G Coverage | Square Mileage Covered (Any Technology) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99654, AK | 100.00% | 71.14% | 1,290.30 miles squared |
| 99504, AK | 100.00% | 97.46% | 182.51 miles squared |
| 99507, AK | 100.00% | 67.59% | 4.50 miles squared |
| 99508, AK | 100.00% | 82.77% | 0.68 miles squared |
| 99801, AK | 97.97% | 19.09% | 86,351.56 miles squared |
| 99709, AK | 99.45% | 26.33% | 3,252.12 miles squared |
| 99645, AK | 99.64% | 53.50% | 3,473.19 miles squared |
| 99577, AK | 99.08% | 75.39% | 576.98 miles squared |
| 99502, AK | 100.00% | 82.11% | 48.64 miles squared |
| 99515, AK | 100.00% | 85.51% | 1.12 miles squared |
| 99705, AK | 100.00% | 0.06% | 146.51 miles squared |
| 99516, AK | 99.99% | 73.87% | 18.42 miles squared |
| 99623, AK | 100.00% | 41.52% | 124.89 miles squared |
| 99501, AK | 100.00% | 95.98% | 0.31 miles squared |
| 99701, AK | 100.00% | 81.03% | 3.65 miles squared |
Again, the best way to find out which carrier covers your area best is to enter your zip code or click the link. You can also view our guides to coverage for T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon to help decide between the three major mobile carriers you probably have access to in your area.