In Mauna Loa, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 98.8% of Mauna Loa’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.60% of Mauna Loa’s 709 residents. 5G reception covers up to 9.26% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Mauna Loa providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Mauna Loa, 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.
More about Verizon Wireless in Mauna Loa
Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Mauna Loa
Verizon Wireless covers 99.34% 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 Mauna Loa) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
97.08% |
90.24% |
2G or 3G |
99.34% |
98.02% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 97.08% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #1 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Mauna Loa mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Mauna Loa
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.98% of Mauna Loa homes. 97.33% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Mauna Loa
Coverage:
64.76% of Mauna Loa
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 6.49% 4G: 46.65% 3G or 2G: 22.24%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Mauna Loa
T-Mobile covers 64.76% of homes in the city 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 Mauna Loa) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
6.49% |
1.43% |
4G |
46.65% |
35.97% |
2G or 3G |
22.24% |
43.96% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 6.49% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 46.65% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #3 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Mauna Loa mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Mauna Loa
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 6.49% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 64.76% of Mauna Loa homes. 23.05% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Mauna Loa
Coverage:
99.60% of Mauna Loa
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 3.25% 4G: 83.27% 3G or 2G: 99.60%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Mauna Loa
AT&T Wireless covers 99.60% of homes in the city 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 Mauna Loa) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
3.25% |
8.29% |
4G |
83.27% |
69.79% |
2G or 3G |
99.60% |
98.82% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 3.25% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 83.27% of homes. 13.08% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #2 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Mauna Loa mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Mauna Loa
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 3.25% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 95.24% of Mauna Loa homes. 99.60% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Mauna Loa homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Mauna Loa land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Mauna Loa Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Mauna Loa, HI. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Mauna Loa ranks #231 out of 258 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Hawaii.
Best Mauna Loa Cell Provider Key
The eastern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southwestern areas of Mauna Loa where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Mauna Loa, HI: Verizon Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, Verizon Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Mauna Loa. Verizon Wireless has 4G that covers 97.98% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 99.60% of Mauna Loa homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Mauna Loa, HI
If the price of a Mauna Loa mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Mauna Loa 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 Mauna Loa 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.
Mauna Loa, HI Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Mauna Loa Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Mauna Loa 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. 5G is the fastest mobile data connection in Mauna Loa covering 9.26% of homes in the area while 4G covers 97.98% of the city. Overall, 99.60% of homes (709 people) and 98.8% of the land (42.9 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Mauna Loa
Mauna Loa 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Mauna Loa cover 9.26% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 8.78% or 3.8 square miles of Mauna Loa are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Mauna Loa comes from T-Mobile with 6.49% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Mauna Loa
Mauna Loa 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 Mauna Loa, 97.08% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 97.98% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Mauna Loa with 97.98% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Mauna Loa 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 Mauna Loa houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 99.60% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Mauna Loa land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 98.82% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 6.49% in Mauna Loa.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless, covering 97.98% of Mauna Loa.
- The top estimated average speed in Mauna Loa, estimated at 38.83, Mbps is available through Verizon Wireless.
Mobile Service Cities Near Mauna Loa
If you live near Mauna Loa 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 Mauna Loa:
Cities close to Mauna Loa
- Kalae, HI: worse coverage
- Kualapuu, HI: worse coverage
- Kalaupapa, HI: worse coverage
- Kaunakakai, HI: better coverage
- Kamalo, HI: worse coverage
- Koele, HI: better coverage
- Lanai City, HI: better coverage
- Waimanalo Beach, HI: better coverage
- East Honolulu, HI: better coverage
- Waimanalo, HI: better coverage
Cities with similar populations to Mauna Loa
- Milton, IA: better coverage
- Randall Corner, NY: better coverage
- Mullen, NE: worse coverage
- Mount Ayr, IN: better coverage
- Moores Fork, OH: better coverage
- Moore, ID: better coverage
- Monroe, NH: worse coverage
- Missouri City, MO: better coverage
- Mire, LA: better coverage
- Red Buttes, WY: better coverage