In Scammon Bay, you’ll select from 1 mobile wireless carrier listed below. 14.8% of Scammon Bay’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 89.28% of Scammon Bay’s 685 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 Scammon Bay 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 Scammon Bay homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Scammon Bay land area.
The southern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southwestern areas of Scammon Bay where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Local Mobile Providers in Scammon Bay, AK
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Scammon Bay, 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 Scammon Bay and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about GCI in Scammon Bay
GCI Data Speeds and Coverage in Scammon Bay
GCI covers 89.28% of homes in the city with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 2G or 3G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Scammon Bay) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
2G or 3G |
89.28% |
14.75% |
89.28% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank GCI as #1 out of 1 for a combination of coverage and speed among Scammon Bay mobile providers.
GCI Voice Quality in Scammon Bay
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.00% of Scammon Bay homes. 89.28% 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 Scammon Bay than the major cell carriers AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. This is likely only true in and around the proper city boundaries.
Scammon Bay, AK Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Scammon Bay Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Scammon Bay 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. Overall, 89.28% of homes (681 people) and 14.8% of the land (215.2 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Scammon Bay
Scammon Bay 5G Coverage Key
5G networks in Scammon Bay cover 0.00% of homes with 5G voice and data.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Scammon Bay
Scammon Bay 4G Coverage Key
Scammon Bay is one of the few locations in the US with no 4G coverage, meaning the alternative is likely slower 2G and 3G service.
Scammon Bay 2G & 3G Coverage Map
Scammon Bay 2G and 3G Coverage Key
2G and 3G broadcast bands have been replaced with 4G data in most of the country, but this may be the only option for 89.28% of Scammon Bay residents. GCI has the most extensive 2G/3G network in Scammon Bay.
Mobile Service Cities Near Scammon Bay
If you live near Scammon Bay 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 Scammon Bay:
Cities close to Scammon Bay
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- St. Marys, AK: worse coverage
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