In Arctic Village, you’ll select from 1 mobile wireless carrier listed below. 2.2% of Arctic Village’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 50.39% of Arctic Village’s 151 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 Arctic Village 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 Arctic Village homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Arctic Village land area.
Local Mobile Providers in Arctic Village, AK
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Arctic Village, 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 Arctic Village and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about GCI in Arctic Village
GCI Data Speeds and Coverage in Arctic Village
GCI covers 50.39% 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 Arctic Village) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
2G or 3G |
50.39% |
2.15% |
50.39% 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 Arctic Village mobile providers.
GCI Voice Quality in Arctic Village
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.00% of Arctic Village homes. 50.39% 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 Arctic Village than the major cell carriers AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. This is likely only true in and around the proper city boundaries.
Arctic Village, AK Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Arctic Village Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Arctic Village 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, 50.39% of homes (151 people) and 2.2% of the land (180.2 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Arctic Village
Arctic Village 5G Coverage Key
5G networks in Arctic Village cover 0.00% of homes with 5G voice and data.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Arctic Village
Arctic Village 4G Coverage Key
Arctic Village is one of the few locations in the US with no 4G coverage, meaning the alternative is likely slower 2G and 3G service.
Arctic Village 2G & 3G Coverage Map
Arctic Village 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 50.39% of Arctic Village residents. GCI has the most extensive 2G/3G network in Arctic Village.
Mobile Service Cities Near Arctic Village
If you live near Arctic Village 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 Arctic Village:
Cities close to Arctic Village
- Sagwon, AK: worse coverage
- Fort Yukon, AK: better coverage
- Chalkyitsik, AK: worse coverage
- Coldfoot, AK: worse coverage
- Kaktovik, AK: better coverage
- Anaktuvuk Pass, AK: better coverage
- Deadhorse, AK: better coverage
- Prudhoe Bay, AK: better coverage
- Nuiqsut, AK: better coverage
- Two Rivers, AK: better coverage
Cities with similar populations to Arctic Village
- Diamond Springs, KS: better coverage
- Cow Yard, MA: better coverage
- Craigsville, PA: better coverage
- Platina, CA: better coverage
- Percival Crossroads, SC: better coverage
- Pepsin, MO: better coverage
- Pelsor, AR: better coverage
- Denio, NV: better coverage
- Ozona, MS: better coverage
- Denning, NY: better coverage