In Petersburg, you’ll select from 2 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 20.5% of Petersburg’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 98.54% of Petersburg’s 3,302 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 Petersburg providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Petersburg, AK Top Cell Providers
Coverage:
98.54% of Petersburg
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 94.12% 3G or 2G: 98.48%
1-833-652-2264
More about AT&T Wireless in Petersburg
AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Petersburg
AT&T Wireless covers 98.54% 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 Petersburg) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
94.12% |
4.93% |
2G or 3G |
98.48% |
14.74% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 94.12% of homes. 4.36% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #1 out of 2 for a combination of coverage and speed among Petersburg mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Petersburg
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.39% of Petersburg homes. 98.48% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Petersburg homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Petersburg land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Petersburg Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Petersburg, AK. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Petersburg ranks #197 out of 541 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Alaska.
Best Petersburg Cell Provider Key
The western parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northwestern areas of Petersburg where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Petersburg, AK: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Petersburg. AT&T Wireless has 4G that covers 98.39% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 98.54% of Petersburg homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Petersburg, AK
If the price of a Petersburg mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Petersburg 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 Petersburg 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 Petersburg, AK
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Petersburg, 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 Petersburg and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about GCI in Petersburg
GCI Data Speeds and Coverage in Petersburg
GCI covers 96.24% 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 Petersburg) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
96.02% |
2.21% |
2G or 3G |
92.08% |
4.52% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 96.02% of homes. 0.00% 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 Petersburg mobile providers.
GCI Voice Quality in Petersburg
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 96.02% of Petersburg homes. 90.64% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Petersburg, AK Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Petersburg Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Petersburg 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 98.39% of the city. Overall, 98.54% of homes (3,302 people) and 20.5% of the land (353.0 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Petersburg
Petersburg 5G Coverage Key
5G networks in Petersburg cover 0.00% of homes with 5G voice and data.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Petersburg
Petersburg 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 Petersburg, 96.25% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 98.39% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Petersburg with 98.39% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Petersburg 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 Petersburg houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 98.54% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Petersburg land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 20.49% of land area covered.
- The current best 4G coverage comes from AT&T Wireless reporting 98.39% in Petersburg.
- The top estimated average speed in Petersburg, estimated at 37.78, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
Mobile Service Cities Near Petersburg
If you live near Petersburg 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 Petersburg:
Cities close to Petersburg
- Scow Bay, AK: worse coverage
- Kupreanof, AK: worse coverage
- Wrangell, AK: worse coverage
- Kake, AK: better coverage
- Coffman Cove, AK: worse coverage
- Naukati Bay, AK: worse coverage
- Port Alexander, AK: worse coverage
- Angoon, AK: worse coverage
- Meyers Chuck, AK: worse coverage
- Thorne Bay, AK: worse coverage
Cities with similar populations to Petersburg
- Cleveland, AL: better coverage
- David City, NE: better coverage
- Sumiton, AL: better coverage
- Shorewood, MN: better coverage
- Friedens, PA: better coverage
- Sharpsburg, PA: better coverage
- Narragansett Pier, RI: better coverage
- Jesup, IA: better coverage
- Kingston, OH: better coverage
- Monroe City, MO: better coverage