Mobile Coverage & Cell Phone Plans in North Slope Borough, AK

In North Slope Borough, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 15.0% of North Slope Borough’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 97.67% of North Slope Borough’s 11,031 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 North Slope Borough providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.

 

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Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of North Slope Borough homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as North Slope Borough land area.

 

Fastest Cell Service Down to the North Slope Borough Neighborhood

The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in North Slope Borough, AK. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, North Slope Borough ranks #254 out of 541 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Alaska.

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The northwestern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southeastern areas of North Slope Borough where mobile data speeds are generally slower.

 

Best Coverage & Data Speeds in North Slope Borough, AK: AT&T Wireless

Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in North Slope Borough. AT&T Wireless has 4G that covers 0.66% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 0.66% of North Slope Borough homes.

 

Cheap Options for Mobile Service in North Slope Borough, AK

If the price of a North Slope Borough mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in North Slope Borough 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 North Slope Borough wireless plan will quickly rise if you add additional lines or features such as a hotspot or unlimited data.

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.

Local Mobile Providers in North Slope Borough, AK

The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in North Slope Borough, 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 North Slope Borough and the providers’ coverage areas.

Despite being much smaller, ASTAC service is actually better for coverage and speeds in North Slope Borough than the major cell carriers AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. This is likely only true in and around the proper county boundaries.

 

North Slope Borough, AK Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

North Slope Borough Fastest Speeds Key

Your mobile coverage in North Slope Borough may vary based on your provider and location. The map above shows the fastest mobile data speeds in and around the county. 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 81.43% of the county. Overall, 97.67% of homes (11,031 people) and 15.0% of the land (9,815.1 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.

 

5G Coverage Map and Availability in North Slope Borough

North Slope Borough 5G Coverage Key

5G networks in North Slope Borough cover 0.00% of homes with 5G voice and data.

 

4G Coverage Map and Availability in North Slope Borough

North Slope Borough 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 North Slope Borough, 81.43% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 81.43% is covered by 4G HD voice service. ASTAC has the best 4G network in North Slope Borough with 80.73% coverage.

Mobile Service Counties Near North Slope Borough

If you live near North Slope Borough but aren’t technically in the county, 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 North Slope Borough: