In Deadhorse, you’ll select from 2 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 75.5% of Deadhorse’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Deadhorse’s 1,071 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 Deadhorse 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 Deadhorse homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Deadhorse land area.
Local Mobile Providers in Deadhorse, AK
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Deadhorse, 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 Deadhorse and the providers’ coverage areas.
Coverage:
100.00% of Deadhorse
0.21% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
More about GCI in Deadhorse
GCI Data Speeds and Coverage in Deadhorse
GCI 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 Deadhorse) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
100.00% |
60.47% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
53.40% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 100.00% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank GCI as #1 out of 2 for a combination of coverage and speed among Deadhorse mobile providers.
GCI Voice Quality in Deadhorse
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Deadhorse homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
100.00% of Deadhorse
0.00% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 100.00% 3G or 2G: 98.99%
More about ASTAC in Deadhorse
ASTAC Data Speeds and Coverage in Deadhorse
ASTAC 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 Deadhorse) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
100.00% |
45.38% |
2G or 3G |
98.99% |
52.01% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 100.00% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank ASTAC as #2 out of 2 for a combination of coverage and speed among Deadhorse mobile providers.
ASTAC Voice Quality in Deadhorse
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Deadhorse homes. 99.80% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Despite being much smaller, GCI and ASTAC service is actually better for coverage and speeds in Deadhorse than the major cell carriers AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. This is likely only true in and around the proper city boundaries.
Deadhorse, AK Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Deadhorse Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Deadhorse 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. 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (1,071 people) and 75.5% of the land (570.6 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Deadhorse

Deadhorse 5G Coverage Key
5G networks in Deadhorse cover 0.00% of homes with 5G voice and data.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Deadhorse

Deadhorse 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 Deadhorse, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. GCI and ASTAC has the best 4G network in Deadhorse with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Deadhorse 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 Deadhorse houses is best with service from GCI and ASTAC, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Deadhorse land is provided by ASTAC at 75.41% of land area covered.
- The current best 4G coverage comes from GCI and ASTAC reporting 100.00% in Deadhorse.
- The top estimated average speed in Deadhorse, estimated at 40.00, Mbps is available through GCI and ASTAC.
Mobile Service Cities Near Deadhorse
If you live near Deadhorse 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 Deadhorse:
Cities close to Deadhorse
- Prudhoe Bay, AK: worse coverage
- Nuiqsut, AK: worse coverage
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- Kaktovik, AK: worse coverage
- Arctic Village, AK: worse coverage
- Anaktuvuk Pass, AK: worse coverage
- Browerville, AK: equal coverage
- Barrow, AK: equal coverage
- Atqasuk, AK: worse coverage
- Coldfoot, AK: worse coverage
Cities with similar populations to Deadhorse
- Highgrove, KY: better coverage
- Marblehead, OH: better coverage
- Stinnett, KY: better coverage
- Los Saenz, TX: better coverage
- Lisman, AL: better coverage
- Larue, TX: better coverage
- Lakehead, CA: better coverage
- Lake Benton, MN: better coverage
- Sugar Rapids, MI: worse coverage
- Tamiment, PA: better coverage

