In Gulf, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Gulf’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Gulf’s 646 residents. 5G reception covers up to 99.18% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Gulf providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Gulf, 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.
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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.
Coverage:
100.00% of Gulf
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 82.62% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Gulf
AT&T Wireless 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 Gulf) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
82.62% |
74.88% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
99.99% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 82.62% of homes. 17.38% 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 Gulf mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Gulf
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.96% of Gulf homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Gulf
Coverage:
100.00% of Gulf
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.01% 4G: 95.22% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Gulf
Verizon Wireless 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 Gulf) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.01% |
0.01% |
4G |
95.22% |
94.04% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.01% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 95.22% 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 Gulf mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Gulf
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.01% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Gulf homes. 97.49% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Gulf
Coverage:
99.35% of Gulf
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 99.18% 4G: 70.86% 3G or 2G: 79.64%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Gulf
T-Mobile covers 99.35% 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 Gulf) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
99.18% |
99.18% |
4G |
70.86% |
65.37% |
2G or 3G |
79.64% |
77.45% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 99.18% 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 Gulf mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Gulf
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 99.18% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.99% of Gulf homes. 85.70% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Gulf homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Gulf land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Gulf Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Gulf, NC. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Gulf ranks #1022 out of 2352 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in North Carolina.
Best Gulf Cell Provider Key
The southern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northeastern areas of Gulf where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Gulf, NC: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Gulf. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 99.18% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Gulf homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Gulf, NC
If the price of a Gulf mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Gulf 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 Gulf 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 Gulf, NC
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Gulf, 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 Gulf and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about US Cellular in Gulf
US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Gulf
US Cellular covers 85.97% 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 Gulf) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
33.17% |
25.76% |
2G or 3G |
85.96% |
85.60% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 33.17% of homes. 52.79% 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 Gulf mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Gulf
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 80.46% of Gulf homes. 85.96% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Gulf, NC Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Gulf Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Gulf 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 Gulf covering 99.18% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (646 people) and 100.0% of the land (25.4 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Gulf
Gulf 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Gulf cover 99.18% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 99.18% or 25.2 square miles of Gulf are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Gulf comes from T-Mobile with 99.18% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Gulf
Gulf 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 Gulf, 96.69% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Gulf with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Gulf 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 Gulf houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Gulf land is provided by Verizon Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 99.18% in Gulf.
- The top estimated average speed in Gulf, estimated at 70.42, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Cities Near Gulf
If you live near Gulf 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 Gulf:
Cities close to Gulf
- Goldston, NC: worse coverage
- Haw Branch, NC: worse coverage
- Bear Creek, NC: worse coverage
- Bonlee, NC: worse coverage
- Colon, NC: better coverage
- Glendon, NC: worse coverage
- Harpers Crossroads, NC: worse coverage
- Osgood, NC: better coverage
- Merry Oaks, NC: worse coverage
- Mount Vernon Springs, NC: worse coverage
Cities with similar populations to Gulf
- Melrose, TX: worse coverage
- Moores Bridge, AL: worse coverage
- Moffitt, TX: worse coverage
- Mill Creek, NC: worse coverage
- Milan, WI: worse coverage
- Midvale, ID: worse coverage
- Meyersville, TX: worse coverage
- Metz, WV: worse coverage
- Merriam, IL: better coverage
- Merom, IN: worse coverage