In Iliamna, you’ll select from 2 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 25.6% of Iliamna’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 92.20% of Iliamna’s 108 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 Iliamna 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 Iliamna homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Iliamna land area.
The southwestern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northwestern areas of Iliamna where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Local Mobile Providers in Iliamna, AK
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Iliamna, 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 Iliamna and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about GCI in Iliamna
GCI Data Speeds and Coverage in Iliamna
GCI covers 91.18% 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 Iliamna) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
2G or 3G |
91.18% |
25.47% |
91.18% 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 Iliamna mobile providers.
GCI Voice Quality in Iliamna
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.00% of Iliamna homes. 91.18% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about TelAlaska Cellular in Iliamna
TelAlaska Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Iliamna
TelAlaska Cellular covers 94.85% 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 Iliamna) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
2G or 3G |
94.85% |
17.56% |
Other |
85.28% |
12.03% |
94.85% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. ”Other” types of technology are the only option for 0.00% percent of homes. We rank TelAlaska Cellular as #1 out of 2 for a combination of coverage and speed among Iliamna mobile providers.
TelAlaska Cellular Voice Quality in Iliamna
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.00% of Iliamna homes. 94.85% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Despite being much smaller, TelAlaska Cellular service is actually better for coverage and speeds in Iliamna than the major cell carriers AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. This is likely only true in and around the proper city boundaries.
Iliamna, AK Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Iliamna Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Iliamna 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. Overall, 92.20% of homes (108 people) and 25.6% of the land (100.5 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Iliamna

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

Iliamna 4G Coverage Key
Iliamna is one of the few locations in the US with no 4G coverage, meaning the alternative is likely slower 2G and 3G service.
Iliamna 2G & 3G Coverage Map
Iliamna 2G and 3G Coverage Key
2G and 3G broadcast bands have been replaced with 4G data in most of the country, but this may be the only option for 92.20% of Iliamna residents. TelAlaska Cellular has the most extensive 2G/3G network in Iliamna.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Iliamna 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 Iliamna houses is best with service from TelAlaska Cellular, with 94.85% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Iliamna land is provided by GCI at 25.47% of land area covered.
- The current best 2G or 3G coverage comes from TelAlaska Cellular reporting 94.85% in Iliamna.
- The top estimated average speed in Iliamna, estimated at 2.85, Mbps is available through TelAlaska Cellular.
Mobile Service Cities Near Iliamna
If you live near Iliamna 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 Iliamna:
Cities close to Iliamna
- Newhalen, AK: better coverage
- Nondalton, AK: better coverage
- Kokhanok, AK: worse coverage
- Pedro Bay, AK: worse coverage
- Port Alsworth, AK: worse coverage
- Koliganek, AK: better coverage
- Levelock, AK: better coverage
- New Stuyahok, AK: better coverage
- King Salmon, AK: better coverage
- Ekwok, AK: better coverage
Cities with similar populations to Iliamna
- Sexton, TX: better coverage
- Little Prairie, WI: better coverage
- Little Swan, MN: better coverage
- Llaves, NM: better coverage
- Lodi, IN: better coverage
- Lombard, NY: better coverage
- Lombardville, IL: better coverage
- Loring, MT: better coverage
- Lost Creek, MT: better coverage
- Lothair, MT: better coverage

