In Deering, you’ll select from 2 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 5.9% of Deering’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 95.46% of Deering’s 191 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 Deering 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 Deering homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Deering land area.
The eastern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southeastern areas of Deering where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Local Mobile Providers in Deering, AK
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Deering, 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 Deering and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about OTZ Telecom in Deering
OTZ Telecom Data Speeds and Coverage in Deering
OTZ Telecom covers 95.33% 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 Deering) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
95.33% |
1.95% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 95.33% of homes. We rank OTZ Telecom as #1 out of 2 for a combination of coverage and speed among Deering mobile providers.
OTZ Telecom Voice Quality in Deering
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 95.33% of Deering homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about GCI in Deering
GCI Data Speeds and Coverage in Deering
GCI covers 95.46% 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 Deering) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
2G or 3G |
95.46% |
5.93% |
95.46% 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 Deering mobile providers.
GCI Voice Quality in Deering
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.00% of Deering homes. 95.46% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Despite being much smaller, OTZ Telecom service is actually better for coverage and speeds in Deering than the major cell carriers AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. This is likely only true in and around the proper city boundaries.
Deering, AK Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Deering Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Deering 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 95.33% of the city. Overall, 95.46% of homes (191 people) and 5.9% of the land (197.7 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Deering

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

Deering 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 Deering, 95.33% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 95.33% is covered by 4G HD voice service. OTZ Telecom has the best 4G network in Deering with 95.33% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Deering 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 Deering houses is best with service from GCI, with 95.46% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Deering land is provided by GCI at 5.93% of land area covered.
- The current best 4G coverage comes from OTZ Telecom reporting 95.33% in Deering.
- The top estimated average speed in Deering, estimated at 38.13, Mbps is available through OTZ Telecom.
Mobile Service Cities Near Deering
If you live near Deering 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 Deering:
Cities close to Deering
- Buckland, AK: better coverage
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- Kiana, AK: better coverage
- Koyuk, AK: worse coverage
- Shishmaref, AK: better coverage
- White Mountain, AK: worse coverage
- Noatak, AK: worse coverage
- Elim, AK: worse coverage
Cities with similar populations to Deering
- Lavinia, MN: better coverage
- Lake Bluff, NY: better coverage
- Lake City, IL: better coverage
- Lake End, LA: better coverage
- Lake Hamilton, AR: better coverage
- Lake, KY: worse coverage
- Timothy, TN: worse coverage
- Lamont, WA: better coverage
- Lanark, AR: worse coverage
- Ti, OK: better coverage

