In Kaktovik, you’ll select from 2 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 4.9% of Kaktovik’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Kaktovik’s 283 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 Kaktovik 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 Kaktovik homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Kaktovik land area.
Local Mobile Providers in Kaktovik, AK
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Kaktovik, 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 Kaktovik and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about ASTAC in Kaktovik
ASTAC Data Speeds and Coverage in Kaktovik
ASTAC covers 100.00% 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 Kaktovik) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
0.92% |
100.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank ASTAC as #2 out of 2 for a combination of coverage and speed among Kaktovik mobile providers.
ASTAC Voice Quality in Kaktovik
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.00% of Kaktovik homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about GCI in Kaktovik
GCI Data Speeds and Coverage in Kaktovik
GCI 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 Kaktovik) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
0.00% |
0.27% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
1.00% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.00% of homes. 100.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank GCI as #1 out of 2 for a combination of coverage and speed among Kaktovik mobile providers.
GCI Voice Quality in Kaktovik
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.00% of Kaktovik homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Despite being much smaller, ASTAC and GCI service is actually better for coverage and speeds in Kaktovik than the major cell carriers AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. This is likely only true in and around the proper city boundaries.
Kaktovik, AK Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Kaktovik Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Kaktovik 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, 100.00% of homes (283 people) and 4.9% of the land (190.5 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Kaktovik
Kaktovik 5G Coverage Key
5G networks in Kaktovik cover 0.00% of homes with 5G voice and data.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Kaktovik
Kaktovik 4G Coverage Key
Kaktovik is one of the few locations in the US with no 4G coverage, meaning the alternative is likely slower 2G and 3G service.
Kaktovik 2G & 3G Coverage Map
Kaktovik 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 100.00% of Kaktovik residents. ASTAC and GCI has the most extensive 2G/3G network in Kaktovik.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Kaktovik 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 Kaktovik houses is best with service from ASTAC and GCI, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Kaktovik land is provided by ASTAC at 4.90% of land area covered.
- The current best 2G or 3G coverage comes from ASTAC and GCI reporting 100.00% in Kaktovik.
- The top estimated average speed in Kaktovik, estimated at 3.00, Mbps is available through ASTAC and GCI.
Mobile Service Cities Near Kaktovik
If you live near Kaktovik 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 Kaktovik:
Cities close to Kaktovik
- Deadhorse, AK: better coverage
- Prudhoe Bay, AK: better coverage
- Arctic Village, AK: worse coverage
- Sagwon, AK: worse coverage
- Nuiqsut, AK: better coverage
- Chalkyitsik, AK: worse coverage
- Anaktuvuk Pass, AK: worse coverage
- Fort Yukon, AK: equal coverage
- Coldfoot, AK: worse coverage
- Browerville, AK: better coverage
Cities with similar populations to Kaktovik
- Buffalo Prairie, IL: better coverage
- Wickersham, WA: better coverage
- Carpentersville, IN: better coverage
- Canyon, MN: better coverage
- Campton Lower Village, NH: better coverage
- Campbellton, TX: better coverage
- Campbell, MN: better coverage
- Calvin, PA: better coverage
- Woodside, DE: better coverage
- Wyoming, WV: better coverage