In Gig Harbor, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.8% of Gig Harbor’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.84% of Gig Harbor’s 44,235 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.06% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Gig Harbor providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Gig Harbor, WA 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.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Gig Harbor
Coverage:
99.65% of Gig Harbor
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 94.17% 4G: 98.34% 3G or 2G: 99.65%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Gig Harbor
Verizon Wireless covers 99.65% 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 Gig Harbor) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
94.17% |
86.30% |
4G |
98.34% |
96.09% |
2G or 3G |
99.65% |
99.65% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 94.17% 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 #1 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Gig Harbor mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Gig Harbor
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 94.17% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.93% of Gig Harbor homes. 98.74% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Gig Harbor
Coverage:
99.77% of Gig Harbor
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 89.99% 4G: 97.22% 3G or 2G: 99.77%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Gig Harbor
AT&T Wireless covers 99.77% 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 Gig Harbor) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
89.99% |
75.49% |
4G |
97.22% |
94.26% |
2G or 3G |
99.77% |
99.76% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 89.99% 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 #3 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Gig Harbor mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Gig Harbor
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 89.99% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.77% of Gig Harbor homes. 99.77% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Gig Harbor
Coverage:
98.43% of Gig Harbor
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 93.05% 4G: 89.51% 3G or 2G: 91.98%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Gig Harbor
T-Mobile covers 98.43% 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 Gig Harbor) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
93.05% |
85.31% |
4G |
89.51% |
74.10% |
2G or 3G |
91.98% |
83.36% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 93.05% 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 #2 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Gig Harbor mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Gig Harbor
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 93.05% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.36% of Gig Harbor homes. 92.36% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Gig Harbor homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Gig Harbor land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Gig Harbor Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Gig Harbor, WA. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Gig Harbor ranks #635 out of 1451 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Washington.
Best Gig Harbor Cell Provider Key
The southwestern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northwestern areas of Gig Harbor where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Gig Harbor, WA: Verizon Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, Verizon Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Gig Harbor. Verizon Wireless has 5G that covers 94.17% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 99.77% of Gig Harbor homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Gig Harbor, WA
If the price of a Gig Harbor mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Gig Harbor 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 Gig Harbor 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.
Gig Harbor, WA Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Gig Harbor Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Gig Harbor 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 Gig Harbor covering 99.06% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.78% of the city. Overall, 99.84% of homes (44,235 people) and 99.8% of the land (54.9 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Gig Harbor
Gig Harbor 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Gig Harbor cover 99.06% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 96.03% or 52.8 square miles of Gig Harbor are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Gig Harbor comes from Verizon Wireless with 94.17% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Gig Harbor
Gig Harbor 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 Gig Harbor, 99.47% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.78% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Gig Harbor with 99.77% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Gig Harbor 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 Gig Harbor houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.77% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Gig Harbor land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 99.76% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from Verizon Wireless reporting 94.17% in Gig Harbor.
- The top estimated average speed in Gig Harbor, estimated at 66.86, Mbps is available through Verizon Wireless.
Mobile Service Cities Near Gig Harbor
If you live near Gig Harbor 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 Gig Harbor:
Cities close to Gig Harbor
- Artondale, WA: better coverage
- Burley, WA: better coverage
- Ruston, WA: better coverage
- Olalla, WA: better coverage
- Key Center, WA: worse coverage
- Fox Island, WA: worse coverage
- Vaughn, WA: worse coverage
- Vashon, WA: worse coverage
- Fircrest, WA: better coverage
- University Place, WA: better coverage
Cities with similar populations to Gig Harbor
- Prosper, TX: better coverage
- Gonzales, LA: better coverage
- Granbury, TX: worse coverage
- Hamtramck, MI: better coverage
- Hilo, HI: worse coverage
- Hobbs, NM: better coverage
- Leawood, KS: better coverage
- Linden, NJ: better coverage
- Parkville, MD: better coverage
- Prairieville, LA: better coverage