Mobile Coverage & Cell Phone Plans in Thorne Bay, AK

In Thorne Bay, you’ll select from 2 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 89.3% of Thorne Bay’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 91.71% of Thorne Bay’s 554 residents. 5G reception covers up to 0.08% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Thorne Bay 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 Thorne Bay homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Thorne Bay land area.

 

Fastest Cell Service Down to the Thorne Bay Neighborhood

The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Thorne Bay, AK. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Thorne Bay ranks #421 out of 541 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Alaska.

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The western parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northwestern areas of Thorne Bay where mobile data speeds are generally slower.

 

Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Thorne Bay, AK: AT&T Wireless

Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Thorne Bay. AT&T Wireless has 4G that covers 90.27% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 90.61% of Thorne Bay homes.

 

Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Thorne Bay, AK

If the price of a Thorne Bay mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Thorne Bay 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 Thorne Bay 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 Thorne Bay, AK

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

 

Thorne Bay, AK Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Thorne Bay Fastest Speeds Key

Your mobile coverage in Thorne 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. 5G is the fastest mobile data connection in Thorne Bay covering 0.08% of homes in the area while 4G covers 90.27% of the city. Overall, 91.71% of homes (554 people) and 89.3% of the land (428.2 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.

 

5G Coverage Map and Availability in Thorne Bay

Thorne Bay 5G Coverage Key

5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Thorne Bay cover 0.08% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 0.82% or 3.9 square miles of Thorne Bay are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Thorne Bay comes from AT&T Wireless with 0.08% coverage.

 

4G Coverage Map and Availability in Thorne Bay

Thorne Bay 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 Thorne Bay, 47.60% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 90.27% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Thorne Bay with 90.27% coverage.

Mobile Service Cities Near Thorne Bay

If you live near Thorne 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 Thorne Bay: