In Unaka, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 58.3% of Unaka’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 66.42% of Unaka’s 358 residents. 5G reception covers up to 7.53% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Unaka providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Unaka, NC Top Cell Providers
Starter Phones Designed for Child Safety
Coverage:
T-Mobile Network
Data Speeds:
Same as T-Mobile below
Plans start at $29/mo.
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Built-in Parental Controls | Approved Contacts Only | Parent-Controlled Internet Access
Plans include 5G where available.
Coverage:
T-Mobile Network
Data Speeds:
Same as T-Mobile below
Plans start at $15/mo.
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Mint Mobile provides very affordable plans using the same network as T-Mobile throughout the United States. Learn more about Mint vs. other carriers.
Coverage:
65.49% of Unaka
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 34.60% 3G or 2G: 41.17%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Unaka
AT&T Wireless covers 65.49% 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 Unaka) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
34.60% |
29.69% |
2G or 3G |
41.17% |
40.42% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 34.60% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #1 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Unaka mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Unaka
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 65.49% of Unaka homes. 41.17% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Unaka
Verizon Wireless covers 62.53% 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 Unaka) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
27.77% |
26.79% |
2G or 3G |
51.49% |
48.90% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 27.77% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Unaka mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Unaka
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 62.53% of Unaka homes. 34.54% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Unaka
Coverage:
21.31% of Unaka
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 7.77% 4G: 0.97% 3G or 2G: 4.73%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Unaka
T-Mobile covers 21.31% of homes in the city with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 5G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Unaka) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
7.77% |
5.15% |
4G |
0.97% |
0.63% |
2G or 3G |
4.73% |
1.49% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 7.77% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.00% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Unaka mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Unaka
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 7.77% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 21.31% of Unaka homes. 4.87% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Unaka homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Unaka land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Unaka Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Unaka, NC. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Unaka ranks #2338 out of 2352 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in North Carolina.
Best Unaka Cell Provider Key
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Unaka, NC: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Unaka. AT&T Wireless has 4G that covers 65.49% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 65.49% of Unaka homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Unaka, NC
If the price of a Unaka mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Unaka 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 Unaka wireless plan will quickly rise if you add additional lines or features such as a hotspot or unlimited data.
Plans include 5G where available.
Coverage:
T-Mobile Network
Data Speeds:
Same as T-Mobile above
Plans start at $15/mo.
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Mint Mobile provides very affordable plans using the same network as T-Mobile throughout the United States.
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 Unaka, NC
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Unaka, 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 Unaka and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about US Cellular in Unaka
US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Unaka
US Cellular covers 10.34% 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 Unaka) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
0.70% |
0.30% |
2G or 3G |
9.40% |
7.07% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.70% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank US Cellular as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Unaka mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Unaka
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 10.17% of Unaka homes. 9.73% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Unaka, NC Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Unaka Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Unaka 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 Unaka covering 7.53% of homes in the area while 4G covers 66.42% of the city. Overall, 66.42% of homes (358 people) and 58.3% of the land (26.0 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Unaka
Unaka 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Unaka cover 7.53% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 5.14% or 2.3 square miles of Unaka are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Unaka comes from T-Mobile with 7.77% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Unaka
Unaka 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 Unaka, 34.39% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 66.42% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Unaka with 65.49% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Unaka 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 Unaka houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 65.49% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Unaka land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 57.66% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 7.77% in Unaka.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with AT&T Wireless, covering 65.49% of Unaka.
- The top estimated average speed in Unaka, estimated at 13.84, Mbps is available through AT&T Wireless.
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If you live near Unaka but aren’t technically in the city, or you like to explore the region a lot, your coverage availability and speeds may vary.
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