In Shaktoolik, you’ll select from 2 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 7.5% of Shaktoolik’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Shaktoolik’s 213 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 Shaktoolik 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 Shaktoolik homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Shaktoolik land area.
The central parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southeastern areas of Shaktoolik where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Local Mobile Providers in Shaktoolik, AK
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Shaktoolik, 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 Shaktoolik and the providers’ coverage areas.
Coverage:
100.00% of Shaktoolik
0.01% of the USA
Data Speeds:
3G or 2G: 100.00% Other: 99.78%
More about TelAlaska Cellular in Shaktoolik
TelAlaska Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Shaktoolik
TelAlaska Cellular covers 100.00% 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 Shaktoolik) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
6.78% |
Other |
99.78% |
2.23% |
100.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. ”Other” types of technology are the only option for 0.00% percent of homes. We rank TelAlaska Cellular as #1 out of 2 for a combination of coverage and speed among Shaktoolik mobile providers.
TelAlaska Cellular Voice Quality in Shaktoolik
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.00% of Shaktoolik homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about GCI in Shaktoolik
GCI Data Speeds and Coverage in Shaktoolik
GCI covers 99.82% 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 Shaktoolik) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
2G or 3G |
99.82% |
5.75% |
99.82% 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 Shaktoolik mobile providers.
GCI Voice Quality in Shaktoolik
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.00% of Shaktoolik homes. 99.82% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Despite being much smaller, TelAlaska Cellular service is actually better for coverage and speeds in Shaktoolik than the major cell carriers AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. This is likely only true in and around the proper city boundaries.
Shaktoolik, AK Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Shaktoolik Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Shaktoolik 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, 100.00% of homes (213 people) and 7.5% of the land (100.1 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Shaktoolik

Shaktoolik 5G Coverage Key
5G networks in Shaktoolik cover 0.00% of homes with 5G voice and data.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Shaktoolik

Shaktoolik 4G Coverage Key
Shaktoolik is one of the few locations in the US with no 4G coverage, meaning the alternative is likely slower 2G and 3G service.
Shaktoolik 2G & 3G Coverage Map
Shaktoolik 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 100.00% of Shaktoolik residents. TelAlaska Cellular has the most extensive 2G/3G network in Shaktoolik.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Shaktoolik 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 Shaktoolik houses is best with service from TelAlaska Cellular, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Shaktoolik land is provided by TelAlaska Cellular at 6.78% of land area covered.
- The current best 2G or 3G coverage comes from TelAlaska Cellular reporting 100.00% in Shaktoolik.
- The top estimated average speed in Shaktoolik, estimated at 3.00, Mbps is available through TelAlaska Cellular.
Mobile Service Cities Near Shaktoolik
If you live near Shaktoolik 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 Shaktoolik:
Cities close to Shaktoolik
- Unalakleet, AK: worse coverage
- Elim, AK: worse coverage
- Koyuk, AK: worse coverage
- White Mountain, AK: worse coverage
- St. Michael, AK: worse coverage
- Stebbins, AK: worse coverage
- Nulato, AK: worse coverage
- Koyukuk, AK: equal coverage
- Nome, AK: better coverage
- Galena, AK: worse coverage
Cities with similar populations to Shaktoolik
- Darwin, OK: better coverage
- Crandall Corners, NY: better coverage
- Crandon, VA: better coverage
- Cranes Nest, VA: better coverage
- Cravens, AR: better coverage
- Cromberg, CA: better coverage
- Cromwell, AL: better coverage
- Croydon, UT: better coverage
- Crummies, KY: better coverage
- Cutlips, WV: better coverage

