In Big Island, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Big Island’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Big Island’s 390 residents. 5G reception covers up to 81.15% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Big Island providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Big Island, LA Top Cell Providers
Starter Phones Designed for Child Safety
Coverage:
T-Mobile Network
Data Speeds:
Same as T-Mobile below
Plans start at $29/mo.
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Built-in Parental Controls | Approved Contacts Only | Parent-Controlled Internet Access
Plans include 5G where available.
Coverage:
T-Mobile Network
Data Speeds:
Same as T-Mobile below
Plans start at $15/mo.
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Mint Mobile provides very affordable plans using the same network as T-Mobile throughout the United States. Learn more about Mint vs. other carriers.
T-Mobile 5G available in Big Island
Coverage:
95.97% of Big Island
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 81.15% 4G: 21.75% 3G or 2G: 20.64%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Big Island
T-Mobile covers 95.97% of homes in the city 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 Big Island) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
81.15% |
66.32% |
4G |
21.75% |
29.59% |
2G or 3G |
20.64% |
10.59% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 81.15% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.00% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #1 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Big Island mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Big Island
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 81.15% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 95.97% of Big Island homes. 20.64% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Big Island
Coverage:
100.00% of Big Island
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 4.64% 4G: 99.80% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Big Island
AT&T Wireless covers 100.00% of homes in the city 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 Big Island) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
4.64% |
15.36% |
4G |
99.80% |
95.43% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 4.64% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 95.16% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #2 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Big Island mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Big Island
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 4.64% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.98% of Big Island homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
100.00% of Big Island
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 97.05% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Big Island
Verizon Wireless covers 100.00% of homes in the city 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 Big Island) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
97.05% |
61.07% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 97.05% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Big Island mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Big Island
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Big Island homes. 91.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Big Island homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Big Island land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Big Island Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Big Island, LA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Big Island ranks #1310 out of 1597 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Louisiana.
Best Big Island Cell Provider Key
The southwestern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northeastern areas of Big Island where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Big Island, LA: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Big Island. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 81.15% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Big Island homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Big Island, LA
If the price of a Big Island mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Big Island 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 Big Island wireless plan will quickly rise if you add additional lines or features such as a hotspot or unlimited data.
Plans include 5G where available.
Coverage:
T-Mobile Network
Data Speeds:
Same as T-Mobile above
Plans start at $15/mo.
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Mint Mobile provides very affordable plans using the same network as T-Mobile throughout the United States.
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.
Big Island, LA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Big Island Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Big Island 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. 5G is the fastest mobile data connection in Big Island covering 81.15% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (390 people) and 100.0% of the land (33.1 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Big Island
Big Island 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Big Island cover 81.15% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 66.32% or 22.0 square miles of Big Island are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Big Island comes from T-Mobile with 81.15% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Big Island
Big Island 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 Big Island, 99.80% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Big Island with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Big Island for You
If you’re still struggling to choose a cell phone provider in the city, some of these facts may help you decide:
- Coverage to Big Island houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Big Island land is provided by AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 81.15% in Big Island.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless, covering 100.00% of Big Island.
- The top estimated average speed in Big Island, estimated at 57.62, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Cities Near Big Island
If you live near Big Island 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 Big Island:
Cities close to Big Island
- Deville, LA: worse coverage
- Buckeye, LA: worse coverage
- Center Point, LA: better coverage
- Vick, LA: better coverage
- Holloway, LA: worse coverage
- Kolin, LA: better coverage
- Effie, LA: better coverage
- Pineville, LA: better coverage
- Ball, LA: better coverage
- Larto, LA: worse coverage
Cities with similar populations to Big Island
- Gulf Hammock, FL: better coverage
- Mabel, FL: better coverage
- Indian Pass, FL: better coverage
- Swaledale, IA: better coverage
- Match, GA: worse coverage
- Greenstreet, MO: better coverage
- Greenland, MI: worse coverage
- Grasshopper Junction, AZ: better coverage
- Grand Mound, WA: better coverage
- Grand Marais, MI: worse coverage