In Block Island, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.9% of Block Island’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.96% of Block Island’s 1,410 residents. 5G reception covers up to 93.50% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Block Island providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Block Island, RI 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 Block Island
Coverage:
99.96% of Block Island
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 26.96% 4G: 98.92% 3G or 2G: 93.93%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Block Island
T-Mobile covers 99.96% 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 Block Island) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
26.96% |
41.14% |
4G |
98.92% |
98.58% |
2G or 3G |
93.93% |
89.52% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 26.96% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 71.96% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #2 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Block Island mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Block Island
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 26.96% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.86% of Block Island homes. 94.79% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Block Island
Coverage:
99.84% of Block Island
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 88.80% 4G: 99.54% 3G or 2G: 99.84%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Block Island
AT&T Wireless covers 99.84% 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 Block Island) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
88.80% |
80.54% |
4G |
99.54% |
99.18% |
2G or 3G |
99.84% |
99.76% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 88.80% 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 AT&T Wireless as #1 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Block Island mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Block Island
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 88.80% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.84% of Block Island homes. 99.84% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Block Island
Coverage:
98.22% of Block Island
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.04% 4G: 91.01% 3G or 2G: 88.05%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Block Island
Verizon Wireless covers 98.22% 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 Block Island) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.04% |
0.13% |
4G |
91.01% |
86.03% |
2G or 3G |
88.05% |
78.44% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.04% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 91.01% 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 Block Island mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Block Island
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.04% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.22% of Block Island homes. 93.39% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Block Island homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Block Island land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Block Island Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Block Island, RI. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Block Island ranks #145 out of 165 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Rhode Island.
Best Block Island Cell Provider Key
The central parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northeastern areas of Block Island where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Block Island, RI: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Block Island. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 88.80% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 99.96% of Block Island homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Block Island, RI
If the price of a Block Island mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Block 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 Block 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.
Block Island, RI Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Block Island Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Block 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 Block Island covering 93.50% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.86% of the city. Overall, 99.96% of homes (1,410 people) and 99.9% of the land (9.1 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Block Island
Block Island 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Block Island cover 93.50% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 89.85% or 8.2 square miles of Block Island are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Block Island comes from AT&T Wireless with 88.80% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Block Island
Block 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 Block Island, 99.85% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.86% is covered by 4G HD voice service. T-Mobile has the best 4G network in Block Island with 99.86% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Block 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 Block Island houses is best with service from T-Mobile, with 99.96% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Block Island land is provided by T-Mobile at 99.89% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 88.80% in Block Island.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with T-Mobile, covering 99.86% of Block Island.
- The top estimated average speed in Block Island, estimated at 63.05, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Cities Near Block Island
If you live near Block 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 Block Island:
Cities close to Block Island
- Charlestown, RI: worse coverage
- South Kingstown, RI: better coverage
- Tuckertown, RI: better coverage
- Wakefield, RI: better coverage
- Bradford, RI: better coverage
- Westerly, RI: better coverage
- Narragansett Pier, RI: better coverage
- Kenyon, RI: better coverage
- Narragansett, RI: better coverage
- Wakefield-Peacedale, RI: better coverage
Cities with similar populations to Block Island
- Sun, MI: better coverage
- Wolf Creek, OR: worse coverage
- Tolarsville, NC: better coverage
- Boston Heights, OH: better coverage
- Graniteville, VT: worse coverage
- Hull, TX: worse coverage
- Hueysville, KY: worse coverage
- Holiday Lakes, TX: better coverage
- South Pekin, IL: better coverage
- Hankinson, ND: better coverage