In King Cove, you’ll select from 2 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 4.8% of King Cove’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 96.93% of King Cove’s 762 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 King Cove 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 King Cove homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as King Cove land area.
Local Mobile Providers in King Cove, AK
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in King Cove, 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 King Cove and the providers’ coverage areas.
Coverage:
93.90% of King Cove
0.01% of the USA
Data Speeds:
3G or 2G: 93.29% Other: 93.38%
More about TelAlaska Cellular in King Cove
TelAlaska Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in King Cove
TelAlaska Cellular covers 93.90% 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 King Cove) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
2G or 3G |
93.29% |
0.57% |
Other |
93.38% |
2.78% |
93.29% 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 #2 out of 2 for a combination of coverage and speed among King Cove mobile providers.
TelAlaska Cellular Voice Quality in King Cove
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.00% of King Cove homes. 93.90% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about GCI in King Cove
GCI Data Speeds and Coverage in King Cove
GCI covers 97.15% 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 King Cove) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
2G or 3G |
97.15% |
2.75% |
97.15% 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 King Cove mobile providers.
GCI Voice Quality in King Cove
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.00% of King Cove homes. 97.15% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Despite being much smaller, GCI service is actually better for coverage and speeds in King Cove than the major cell carriers AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. This is likely only true in and around the proper city boundaries.
King Cove, AK Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

King Cove Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in King Cove 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, 96.93% of homes (759 people) and 4.8% of the land (107.6 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in King Cove

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

King Cove 4G Coverage Key
King Cove is one of the few locations in the US with no 4G coverage, meaning the alternative is likely slower 2G and 3G service.
King Cove 2G & 3G Coverage Map
King Cove 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 96.93% of King Cove residents. GCI has the most extensive 2G/3G network in King Cove.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in King Cove 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 King Cove houses is best with service from GCI, with 97.15% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all King Cove land is provided by TelAlaska Cellular at 4.65% of land area covered.
- The current best 2G or 3G coverage comes from GCI reporting 97.15% in King Cove.
- The top estimated average speed in King Cove, estimated at 2.91, Mbps is available through GCI.
Mobile Service Cities Near King Cove
If you live near King Cove 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 King Cove:
Cities close to King Cove
- Cold Bay, AK: better coverage
- False Pass, AK: worse coverage
- Sand Point, AK: worse coverage
- Nelson Lagoon, AK: worse coverage
- Perryville, AK: worse coverage
- Akutan, AK: worse coverage
- Chignik Lake, AK: worse coverage
- Chignik Lagoon, AK: worse coverage
- Unalaska, AK: better coverage
- Dutch Harbor, AK: better coverage
Cities with similar populations to King Cove
- Sanborn, MN: better coverage
- Kedron, LA: better coverage
- Keller, GA: better coverage
- Kenwood, OK: better coverage
- Ketchums Corner, NY: better coverage
- Keyesport, IL: better coverage
- Kingstown, NC: better coverage
- Klemme, IA: better coverage
- Knollwood, TX: better coverage
- Kolola Springs, MS: better coverage

