In Emerald Isle, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Emerald Isle’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Emerald Isle’s 3,530 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.12% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Emerald Isle providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Emerald Isle, NC 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.
View plans
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.
View plans
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 Emerald Isle
Coverage:
100.00% of Emerald Isle
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 99.12% 4G: 99.12% 3G or 2G: 99.76%
More about T-Mobile in Emerald Isle
T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Emerald Isle
T-Mobile covers 100.00% 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 Emerald Isle) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
99.12% |
90.20% |
4G |
99.12% |
90.20% |
2G or 3G |
99.76% |
99.66% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 99.12% 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 Emerald Isle mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Emerald Isle
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 99.12% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.12% of Emerald Isle homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
99.12% of Emerald Isle
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 99.12% 3G or 2G: 99.12%
1-833-652-2264
More about AT&T Wireless in Emerald Isle
AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Emerald Isle
AT&T Wireless covers 99.12% 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 Emerald Isle) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.12% |
90.20% |
2G or 3G |
99.12% |
90.20% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.12% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Emerald Isle mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Emerald Isle
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.12% of Emerald Isle homes. 99.12% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Emerald Isle
Coverage:
98.50% of Emerald Isle
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 93.35% 4G: 98.49% 3G or 2G: 98.49%
More about Verizon Wireless in Emerald Isle
Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Emerald Isle
Verizon Wireless covers 98.50% 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 Emerald Isle) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
93.35% |
78.98% |
4G |
98.49% |
87.62% |
2G or 3G |
98.49% |
87.62% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 93.35% 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 Verizon Wireless as #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Emerald Isle mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Emerald Isle
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 93.35% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.49% of Emerald Isle homes. 98.49% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Emerald Isle homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Emerald Isle land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Emerald Isle Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Emerald Isle, NC. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Emerald Isle ranks #1051 out of 2352 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in North Carolina.
The southern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the western areas of Emerald Isle where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Emerald Isle, NC: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Emerald Isle. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 99.12% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Emerald Isle homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Emerald Isle, NC
If the price of a Emerald Isle mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Emerald 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 Emerald 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.
View plans
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 Emerald Isle, NC
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Emerald 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 Emerald Isle and the providers’ coverage areas.
US Cellular 5G available in Emerald Isle
Coverage:
99.39% of Emerald Isle
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.48% 4G: 46.44% 3G or 2G: 99.03%
More about US Cellular in Emerald Isle
US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Emerald Isle
US Cellular covers 99.39% 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 Emerald Isle) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.48% |
1.26% |
4G |
46.44% |
46.17% |
2G or 3G |
99.03% |
89.26% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.48% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 46.44% of homes. 52.11% 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 Emerald Isle mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Emerald Isle
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.48% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.64% of Emerald Isle homes. 99.03% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Emerald Isle, NC Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Colorblind friendly
off
Your mobile coverage in Emerald 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 Emerald Isle covering 99.12% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.44% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (3,530 people) and 100.0% of the land (4.9 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Emerald Isle
Colorblind friendly
off
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Emerald Isle cover 99.12% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 90.20% or 4.5 square miles of Emerald Isle are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Emerald Isle comes from T-Mobile with 99.12% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Emerald Isle
Colorblind friendly
off
4G/LTE networks have become one of the nation’s most common mobile coverage types for data, and in some locations, voice calls. In Emerald Isle, 99.17% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.44% is covered by 4G HD voice service. T-Mobile and AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Emerald Isle with 99.12% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Emerald 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 Emerald Isle houses is best with service from T-Mobile, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Emerald Isle land is provided by T-Mobile at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 99.12% in Emerald Isle.
- The top estimated average speed in Emerald Isle, estimated at 70.38, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Cities Near Emerald Isle
If you live near Emerald 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 Emerald Isle:
Cities close to Emerald Isle
- Cape Carteret, NC: better coverage
- Cedar Point, NC: worse coverage
- Bogue, NC: better coverage
- Peletier, NC: worse coverage
- Swansboro, NC: better coverage
- Broad Creek, NC: better coverage
- Salter Path, NC: worse coverage
- Indian Beach, NC: better coverage
- Stella, NC: better coverage
- Hubert, NC: better coverage
Cities with similar populations to Emerald Isle
- Essex, MA: worse coverage
- Arcadia, OK: worse coverage
- Monroeville, IN: better coverage
- Midway South, TX: better coverage
- Marble, NC: worse coverage
- Lincoln, ME: better coverage
- Lewiston, MI: worse coverage
- Lake Crystal, MN: better coverage
- Helena Valley Northeast, MT: better coverage
- Hawthorne, NV: better coverage