In Kobuk, you’ll select from 2 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 5.0% of Kobuk’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 97.44% of Kobuk’s 196 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 Kobuk 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 Kobuk homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Kobuk land area.
The central parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northeastern areas of Kobuk where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Local Mobile Providers in Kobuk, AK
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Kobuk, 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 Kobuk and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about OTZ Telecom in Kobuk
OTZ Telecom Data Speeds and Coverage in Kobuk
OTZ Telecom covers 80.74% 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 Kobuk) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
80.74% |
2.69% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 80.74% of homes. We rank OTZ Telecom as #2 out of 2 for a combination of coverage and speed among Kobuk mobile providers.
OTZ Telecom Voice Quality in Kobuk
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 80.74% of Kobuk homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about GCI in Kobuk
GCI Data Speeds and Coverage in Kobuk
GCI covers 97.44% 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 Kobuk) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
92.76% |
2.66% |
2G or 3G |
97.44% |
4.96% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 92.76% of homes. 4.68% 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 Kobuk mobile providers.
GCI Voice Quality in Kobuk
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 92.76% of Kobuk homes. 97.44% 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 Kobuk than the major cell carriers AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. This is likely only true in and around the proper city boundaries.
Kobuk, AK Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Kobuk Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Kobuk 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 92.76% of the city. Overall, 97.44% of homes (196 people) and 5.0% of the land (102.6 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Kobuk
Kobuk 5G Coverage Key
5G networks in Kobuk cover 0.00% of homes with 5G voice and data.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Kobuk
Kobuk 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 Kobuk, 92.76% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 92.76% is covered by 4G HD voice service. GCI has the best 4G network in Kobuk with 92.76% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Kobuk 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 Kobuk houses is best with service from GCI, with 97.44% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Kobuk land is provided by GCI at 4.96% of land area covered.
- The current best 4G coverage comes from GCI reporting 92.76% in Kobuk.
- The top estimated average speed in Kobuk, estimated at 37.24, Mbps is available through GCI.
Mobile Service Cities Near Kobuk
If you live near Kobuk 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 Kobuk:
Cities close to Kobuk
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- Koyukuk, AK: worse coverage
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- Patterson, VA: worse coverage
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