In Kailua Kona, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Kailua Kona’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Kailua Kona’s 19,665 residents. 5G reception covers up to 98.63% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Kailua Kona providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Kailua Kona, Kailua-Kona, HI 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:
99.67% of Kailua Kona
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 99.67% 3G or 2G: 99.67%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Kailua Kona
Verizon Wireless covers 99.67% of homes in the neighborhood 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 Kailua Kona) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.67% |
97.79% |
2G or 3G |
99.67% |
97.79% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.67% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #2 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Kailua Kona mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Kailua Kona
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.67% of Kailua Kona homes. 99.67% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Kailua Kona
Coverage:
100.00% of Kailua Kona
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 97.38% 4G: 92.16% 3G or 2G: 99.28%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Kailua Kona
T-Mobile covers 100.00% of homes in the neighborhood 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 Kailua Kona) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
97.38% |
97.42% |
4G |
92.16% |
93.76% |
2G or 3G |
99.28% |
99.26% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 97.38% 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 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Kailua Kona mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Kailua Kona
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 97.38% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.86% of Kailua Kona homes. 99.98% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Kailua Kona
Coverage:
99.86% of Kailua Kona
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 61.52% 4G: 99.86% 3G or 2G: 99.86%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Kailua Kona
AT&T Wireless covers 99.86% of homes in the neighborhood 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 Kailua Kona) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
61.52% |
58.54% |
4G |
99.86% |
98.14% |
2G or 3G |
99.86% |
98.14% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 61.52% 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 Kailua Kona mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Kailua Kona
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 61.52% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.86% of Kailua Kona homes. 99.86% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Kailua Kona homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Kailua Kona land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Kailua Kona Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Kailua Kona, Kailua-Kona, HI. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Kailua Kona ranks #1 out of 2 neighborhoods for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Kailua-Kona.
Best Kailua Kona Cell Provider Key
The northeastern parts of the neighborhood feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southeastern areas of Kailua Kona where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Kailua Kona, Kailua-Kona, HI: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Kailua Kona. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 97.38% of the neighborhood. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Kailua Kona homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Kailua Kona, Kailua-Kona, HI
If the price of a Kailua Kona mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Kailua Kona 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 Kailua Kona 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.
Kailua Kona, Kailua-Kona, HI Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Kailua Kona Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Kailua Kona may vary based on your provider and location. The map above shows the fastest mobile data speeds in and around the neighborhood. 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 Kailua Kona covering 98.63% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.86% of the neighborhood. Overall, 100.00% of homes (19,665 people) and 100.0% of the land (19.4 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Kailua Kona
Kailua Kona 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Kailua Kona cover 98.63% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 97.75% or 19.0 square miles of Kailua Kona are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Kailua Kona comes from T-Mobile with 97.38% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Kailua Kona
Kailua Kona 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 Kailua Kona, 99.86% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.86% is covered by 4G HD voice service. T-Mobile and AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Kailua Kona with 99.86% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Kailua Kona for You
If you’re still struggling to choose a cell phone provider in the neighborhood, some of these facts may help you decide:
- Coverage to Kailua Kona houses is best with service from T-Mobile, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Kailua Kona land is provided by T-Mobile at 99.97% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 97.38% in Kailua Kona.
- The top estimated average speed in Kailua Kona, estimated at 69.14, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Neighborhoods Near Kailua Kona
If you live near Kailua Kona but aren’t technically in the neighborhood, 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 Kailua Kona:
Neighborhoods close to Kailua Kona
- Holualoa, Kailua-Kona, HI: worse coverage
- Kamuela, Waimea, HI: worse coverage
- Downtown Hilo, Hilo, HI: worse coverage
- Hawaiian Acres, Keaau, HI: worse coverage
- Orchidlands Estates, Keaau, HI: worse coverage
- Wailea, Kihei, HI: better coverage
- Pukalani, Makawao, HI: better coverage
- Napili-Honokowai, Lahaina, HI: worse coverage
- Hawaii Kai, East Honolulu, HI: worse coverage
- Kuliouou-Kalani Iki, East Honolulu, HI: worse coverage
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- Kenwood, Chicago, IL: better coverage
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- Macalester-Groveland, St. Paul, MN: better coverage
- Magnolia, Seattle, WA: better coverage