In Kivalina, you’ll select from 2 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 19.6% of Kivalina’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.55% of Kivalina’s 447 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 Kivalina 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 Kivalina homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Kivalina land area.
The western parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southeastern areas of Kivalina where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Local Mobile Providers in Kivalina, AK
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Kivalina, 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 Kivalina and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about OTZ Telecom in Kivalina
OTZ Telecom Data Speeds and Coverage in Kivalina
OTZ Telecom covers 99.80% 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 Kivalina) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.80% |
3.45% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.80% of homes. We rank OTZ Telecom as #1 out of 2 for a combination of coverage and speed among Kivalina mobile providers.
OTZ Telecom Voice Quality in Kivalina
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.80% of Kivalina homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about GCI in Kivalina
GCI Data Speeds and Coverage in Kivalina
GCI covers 99.55% 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 Kivalina) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.39% |
6.95% |
2G or 3G |
99.55% |
19.54% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.39% of homes. 0.16% 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 Kivalina mobile providers.
GCI Voice Quality in Kivalina
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.39% of Kivalina homes. 99.55% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Despite being much smaller, OTZ Telecom service is actually better for coverage and speeds in Kivalina than the major cell carriers AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. This is likely only true in and around the proper city boundaries.
Kivalina, AK Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Kivalina Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Kivalina 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. 4G covers 99.39% of the city. Overall, 99.55% of homes (447 people) and 19.6% of the land (209.8 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Kivalina
Kivalina 5G Coverage Key
5G networks in Kivalina cover 0.00% of homes with 5G voice and data.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Kivalina
Kivalina 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 Kivalina, 99.39% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.39% is covered by 4G HD voice service. OTZ Telecom has the best 4G network in Kivalina with 99.80% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Kivalina 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 Kivalina houses is best with service from OTZ Telecom, with 99.80% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Kivalina land is provided by GCI at 19.64% of land area covered.
- The current best 4G coverage comes from OTZ Telecom reporting 99.80% in Kivalina.
- The top estimated average speed in Kivalina, estimated at 39.92, Mbps is available through OTZ Telecom.
Mobile Service Cities Near Kivalina
If you live near Kivalina 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 Kivalina:
Cities close to Kivalina
- Noatak, AK: worse coverage
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- Kiana, AK: worse coverage
- Deering, AK: worse coverage
- Point Lay, AK: worse coverage
- Selawik, AK: better coverage
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- Mills, KY: worse coverage
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