In Valdez, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 61.8% of Valdez’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.19% of Valdez’s 3,986 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 Valdez providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Valdez, AK Top Cell Providers
Coverage:
98.12% of Valdez
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 97.28% 3G or 2G: 98.12%
1-833-652-2264
More about AT&T Wireless in Valdez
AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Valdez
AT&T Wireless covers 98.12% 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 Valdez) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
97.28% |
37.36% |
2G or 3G |
98.12% |
54.40% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 97.28% of homes. 0.84% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Valdez mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Valdez
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.45% of Valdez homes. 98.12% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Valdez homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Valdez land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Valdez Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Valdez, AK. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Valdez ranks #179 out of 541 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Alaska.
Best Valdez Cell Provider Key
The eastern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southeastern areas of Valdez where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Valdez, AK: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Valdez. AT&T Wireless has 4G that covers 97.45% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 98.12% of Valdez homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Valdez, AK
If the price of a Valdez mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Valdez 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 Valdez 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 Valdez, AK
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Valdez, 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 Valdez and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about Cordova Telecom in Valdez
Cordova Telecom Data Speeds and Coverage in Valdez
Cordova Telecom covers 76.01% 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 Valdez) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
72.85% |
33.42% |
2G or 3G |
76.01% |
36.47% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 72.85% of homes. 3.16% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Cordova Telecom as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Valdez mobile providers.
Cordova Telecom Voice Quality in Valdez
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 72.85% of Valdez homes. 76.01% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about GCI in Valdez
GCI Data Speeds and Coverage in Valdez
GCI covers 99.09% 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 Valdez) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.05% |
49.34% |
2G or 3G |
89.24% |
22.30% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.05% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank GCI as #1 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Valdez mobile providers.
GCI Voice Quality in Valdez
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.05% of Valdez homes. 87.59% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about Copper Valley Wireless in Valdez
Copper Valley Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Valdez
Copper Valley Wireless covers 97.65% 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 Valdez) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
97.65% |
34.09% |
2G or 3G |
0.08% |
2.25% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 97.65% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Copper Valley Wireless as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Valdez mobile providers.
Copper Valley Wireless Voice Quality in Valdez
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.65% of Valdez homes. 0.11% 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 Valdez than the major cell carriers AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. This is likely only true in and around the proper city boundaries.
Valdez, AK Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Valdez Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Valdez 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 99.19% of the city. Overall, 99.19% of homes (3,986 people) and 61.8% of the land (399.0 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Valdez
Valdez 5G Coverage Key
5G networks in Valdez cover 0.00% of homes with 5G voice and data.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Valdez
Valdez 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 Valdez, 99.19% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.19% is covered by 4G HD voice service. GCI has the best 4G network in Valdez with 99.05% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Valdez 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 Valdez houses is best with service from GCI, with 99.09% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Valdez land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 55.04% of land area covered.
- The current best 4G coverage comes from GCI reporting 99.05% in Valdez.
- The top estimated average speed in Valdez, estimated at 39.62, Mbps is available through GCI.
Mobile Service Cities Near Valdez
If you live near Valdez 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 Valdez:
Cities close to Valdez
- Tatitlek, AK: worse coverage
- Cordova, AK: better coverage
- Tonsina, AK: worse coverage
- Copper Center, AK: worse coverage
- Kenny Lake, AK: worse coverage
- Glennallen, AK: worse coverage
- Tazlina, AK: better coverage
- Chitina, AK: worse coverage
- Whittier, AK: better coverage
- Sutton, AK: better coverage
Cities with similar populations to Valdez
- Burkeville, VA: better coverage
- Benson, MN: better coverage
- Las Animas, CO: better coverage
- Sublimity, OR: better coverage
- Lincoln Park, CO: better coverage
- Little Compton, RI: better coverage
- New Haven, MO: better coverage
- North Baltimore, OH: better coverage
- North Barrington, IL: better coverage
- North Hampton, NH: better coverage