In Deer Isle, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 97.3% of Deer Isle’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.15% of Deer Isle’s 1,738 residents. 5G reception covers up to 94.14% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Deer Isle providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Deer Isle, ME 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.
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Deer Isle
Verizon Wireless covers 95.39% 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 Deer Isle) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
81.10% |
75.52% |
2G or 3G |
18.70% |
19.95% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 81.10% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Deer Isle mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Deer Isle
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 95.39% of Deer Isle homes. 18.70% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Deer Isle
Coverage:
97.07% of Deer Isle
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 56.03% 4G: 96.70% 3G or 2G: 97.07%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Deer Isle
AT&T Wireless covers 97.07% 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 Deer Isle) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
56.03% |
57.63% |
4G |
96.70% |
94.59% |
2G or 3G |
97.07% |
94.97% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 56.03% 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 #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Deer Isle mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Deer Isle
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 56.03% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.07% of Deer Isle homes. 97.07% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Deer Isle
Coverage:
94.83% of Deer Isle
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 93.16% 4G: 65.72% 3G or 2G: 87.41%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Deer Isle
T-Mobile covers 94.83% 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 Deer Isle) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
93.16% |
92.53% |
4G |
65.72% |
66.06% |
2G or 3G |
87.41% |
87.92% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 93.16% 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 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Deer Isle mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Deer Isle
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 93.16% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 94.83% of Deer Isle homes. 87.41% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Deer Isle homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Deer Isle land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Deer Isle Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Deer Isle, ME. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Deer Isle ranks #598 out of 1181 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Maine.

Best Deer Isle Cell Provider Key
The western parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the eastern areas of Deer Isle where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Deer Isle, ME: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Deer Isle. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 93.16% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 97.07% of Deer Isle homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Deer Isle, ME
If the price of a Deer Isle mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Deer Isle 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 Deer Isle 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.
Local Mobile Providers in Deer Isle, ME
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Deer Isle, 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 Deer Isle and the providers’ coverage areas.
US Cellular 5G available in Deer Isle
Coverage:
99.09% of Deer Isle
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 40.44% 4G: 74.70% 3G or 2G: 91.67%
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Deer Isle
US Cellular covers 99.09% 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 Deer Isle) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
40.44% |
28.65% |
4G |
74.70% |
65.44% |
2G or 3G |
91.67% |
91.60% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 40.44% 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 US Cellular as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Deer Isle mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Deer Isle
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 40.44% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.27% of Deer Isle homes. 91.67% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Deer Isle, ME Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Deer Isle Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Deer Isle 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 Deer Isle covering 94.14% of homes in the area while 4G covers 98.55% of the city. Overall, 99.15% of homes (1,738 people) and 97.3% of the land (19.8 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Deer Isle

Deer Isle 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Deer Isle cover 94.14% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 93.52% or 19.1 square miles of Deer Isle are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Deer Isle comes from T-Mobile with 93.16% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Deer Isle

Deer Isle 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 Deer Isle, 97.09% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 98.55% is covered by 4G HD voice service. US Cellular has the best 4G network in Deer Isle with 97.27% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Deer Isle 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 Deer Isle houses is best with service from US Cellular, with 99.09% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Deer Isle land is provided by US Cellular at 97.18% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 93.16% in Deer Isle.
- The top estimated average speed in Deer Isle, estimated at 66.14, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Cities Near Deer Isle
If you live near Deer Isle 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 Deer Isle:
Cities close to Deer Isle
- Stonington, ME: better coverage
- Sunset, ME: worse coverage
- West Stonington, ME: worse coverage
- South Deer Isle, ME: better coverage
- Little Deer Isle, ME: worse coverage
- Brooklin, ME: worse coverage
- Naskeag, ME: worse coverage
- Sargentville, ME: worse coverage
- Pulpit Harbor, ME: worse coverage
- Sedgwick, ME: worse coverage
Cities with similar populations to Deer Isle
- Pine Valley, CA: worse coverage
- Dorchester, SC: better coverage
- Dubois, WY: worse coverage
- East Setauket, NY: better coverage
- Ewing, KY: worse coverage
- Union Springs, NY: better coverage
- Fairfax, MN: better coverage
- Toulon, IL: worse coverage
- Barnardsville, NC: worse coverage
- Village of the Branch, NY: better coverage








