In Cold Bay, you’ll select from 2 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 62.6% of Cold Bay’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.27% of Cold Bay’s 50 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 Cold Bay 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 Cold Bay homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Cold Bay land area.
The southern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the central areas of Cold Bay where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Local Mobile Providers in Cold Bay, AK
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Cold Bay, 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 Cold Bay and the providers’ coverage areas.
Coverage:
99.26% of Cold Bay
0.01% of the USA
Data Speeds:
3G or 2G: 99.26% Other: 91.79%
More about TelAlaska Cellular in Cold Bay
TelAlaska Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Cold Bay
TelAlaska Cellular covers 99.26% 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 Cold Bay) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
2G or 3G |
99.26% |
62.46% |
Other |
91.79% |
34.84% |
99.26% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. ”Other” types of technology are the only option for 0.00% percent of homes. We rank TelAlaska Cellular as #1 out of 2 for a combination of coverage and speed among Cold Bay mobile providers.
TelAlaska Cellular Voice Quality in Cold Bay
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.00% of Cold Bay homes. 99.26% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about GCI in Cold Bay
GCI Data Speeds and Coverage in Cold Bay
GCI covers 99.14% 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 Cold Bay) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
2G or 3G |
99.14% |
49.70% |
99.14% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank GCI as #2 out of 2 for a combination of coverage and speed among Cold Bay mobile providers.
GCI Voice Quality in Cold Bay
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.00% of Cold Bay homes. 99.14% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Despite being much smaller, TelAlaska Cellular service is actually better for coverage and speeds in Cold Bay than the major cell carriers AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. This is likely only true in and around the proper city boundaries.
Cold Bay, AK Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Cold Bay Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Cold Bay 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, 99.27% of homes (50 people) and 62.6% of the land (60.5 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Cold Bay
Cold Bay 5G Coverage Key
5G networks in Cold Bay cover 0.00% of homes with 5G voice and data.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Cold Bay
Cold Bay 4G Coverage Key
Cold Bay is one of the few locations in the US with no 4G coverage, meaning the alternative is likely slower 2G and 3G service.
Cold Bay 2G & 3G Coverage Map
Cold Bay 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 99.27% of Cold Bay residents. TelAlaska Cellular has the most extensive 2G/3G network in Cold Bay.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Cold Bay 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 Cold Bay houses is best with service from TelAlaska Cellular, with 99.26% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Cold Bay land is provided by TelAlaska Cellular at 62.46% of land area covered.
- The current best 2G or 3G coverage comes from TelAlaska Cellular reporting 99.26% in Cold Bay.
- The top estimated average speed in Cold Bay, estimated at 2.98, Mbps is available through TelAlaska Cellular.
Mobile Service Cities Near Cold Bay
If you live near Cold Bay 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 Cold Bay:
Cities close to Cold Bay
- King Cove, AK: worse coverage
- False Pass, AK: worse coverage
- Nelson Lagoon, AK: worse coverage
- Sand Point, AK: worse coverage
- Akutan, AK: worse coverage
- Perryville, AK: worse coverage
- Unalaska, AK: better coverage
- Dutch Harbor, AK: better coverage
- Chignik Lake, AK: worse coverage
- Chignik Lagoon, AK: worse coverage
Cities with similar populations to Cold Bay
- Sitka, KS: better coverage
- Hunnewell, KS: better coverage
- Hunter Creek, AZ: better coverage
- Huntley, PA: worse coverage
- Sloan, MS: better coverage
- Idlewild, NM: better coverage
- Iliad, MT: better coverage
- Sleepy Hollow, WA: better coverage
- Slate Mills, OH: better coverage
- Huffman, AR: better coverage