In Akutan, you’ll select from 1 mobile wireless carrier listed below. 8.4% of Akutan’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 65.31% of Akutan’s 1,589 residents. 5G reception covers up to 0.00% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Akutan providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Akutan homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Akutan land area.
Local Mobile Providers in Akutan, AK
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Akutan, 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 Akutan and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about GCI in Akutan
GCI Data Speeds and Coverage in Akutan
GCI covers 65.31% of homes in the city 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 Akutan) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
2G or 3G |
65.31% |
8.41% |
65.31% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank GCI as #1 out of 1 for a combination of coverage and speed among Akutan mobile providers.
GCI Voice Quality in Akutan
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.00% of Akutan homes. 65.31% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Despite being much smaller, GCI service is actually better for coverage and speeds in Akutan than the major cell carriers AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. This is likely only true in and around the proper city boundaries.
Akutan, AK Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Akutan Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Akutan may vary based on your provider and location. The map above shows the fastest mobile data speeds in and around the city. 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. Overall, 65.31% of homes (1,589 people) and 8.4% of the land (22.4 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Akutan
Akutan 5G Coverage Key
5G networks in Akutan cover 0.00% of homes with 5G voice and data.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Akutan
Akutan 4G Coverage Key
Akutan is one of the few locations in the US with no 4G coverage, meaning the alternative is likely slower 2G and 3G service.
Akutan 2G & 3G Coverage Map
Akutan 2G and 3G Coverage Key
2G and 3G broadcast bands have been replaced with 4G data in most of the country, but this may be the only option for 65.31% of Akutan residents. GCI has the most extensive 2G/3G network in Akutan.
Mobile Service Cities Near Akutan
If you live near Akutan but aren’t technically in the city, 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 Akutan:
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