In Wrangell, you’ll select from 2 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 40.0% of Wrangell’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 92.07% of Wrangell’s 2,076 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 Wrangell providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Wrangell, AK Top Cell Providers
Coverage:
90.49% of Wrangell
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 81.18% 3G or 2G: 90.14%
1-833-652-2264
More about AT&T Wireless in Wrangell
AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Wrangell
AT&T Wireless covers 90.49% 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 Wrangell) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
81.18% |
6.05% |
2G or 3G |
90.14% |
39.41% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 81.18% of homes. 8.96% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #2 out of 2 for a combination of coverage and speed among Wrangell mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Wrangell
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 88.97% of Wrangell homes. 90.14% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Wrangell homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Wrangell land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Wrangell Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Wrangell, AK. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Wrangell ranks #245 out of 541 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Alaska.
Best Wrangell Cell Provider Key
The central parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southeastern areas of Wrangell where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Wrangell, AK: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Wrangell. AT&T Wireless has 4G that covers 88.97% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 90.49% of Wrangell homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Wrangell, AK
If the price of a Wrangell mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Wrangell 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 Wrangell 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 Wrangell, AK
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Wrangell, 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 Wrangell and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about GCI in Wrangell
GCI Data Speeds and Coverage in Wrangell
GCI covers 91.56% 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 Wrangell) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
91.02% |
7.42% |
2G or 3G |
84.73% |
11.13% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 91.02% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank GCI as #1 out of 2 for a combination of coverage and speed among Wrangell mobile providers.
GCI Voice Quality in Wrangell
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 91.02% of Wrangell homes. 78.73% 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 Wrangell than the major cell carriers AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. This is likely only true in and around the proper city boundaries.
Wrangell, AK Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Wrangell Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Wrangell 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 91.53% of the city. Overall, 92.07% of homes (2,074 people) and 40.0% of the land (427.0 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Wrangell
Wrangell 5G Coverage Key
5G networks in Wrangell cover 0.00% of homes with 5G voice and data.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Wrangell
Wrangell 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 Wrangell, 90.32% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 91.53% is covered by 4G HD voice service. GCI has the best 4G network in Wrangell with 91.02% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Wrangell 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 Wrangell houses is best with service from GCI, with 91.56% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Wrangell land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 39.51% of land area covered.
- The current best 4G coverage comes from GCI reporting 91.02% in Wrangell.
- The top estimated average speed in Wrangell, estimated at 36.41, Mbps is available through GCI.
Mobile Service Cities Near Wrangell
If you live near Wrangell 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 Wrangell:
Cities close to Wrangell
- Kupreanof, AK: worse coverage
- Petersburg, AK: better coverage
- Scow Bay, AK: worse coverage
- Coffman Cove, AK: worse coverage
- Meyers Chuck, AK: worse coverage
- Naukati Bay, AK: worse coverage
- Thorne Bay, AK: worse coverage
- Kasaan, AK: worse coverage
- Klawock, AK: better coverage
- Kake, AK: better coverage
Cities with similar populations to Wrangell
- Atwater, MN: better coverage
- Bartlett, TX: better coverage
- Bethel, ME: better coverage
- Bethel, VT: better coverage
- Brasher Falls, NY: better coverage
- Bryantown, MD: better coverage
- Buchanan Dam, TX: better coverage
- West Union, WV: better coverage
- Questa, NM: better coverage
- Neshkoro, WI: better coverage