Cell service in Alaska

[HuntInWild88]

I'll be moving to Alaska in Aug and looking to get input on what company has best cell service/coverage.

 

[Theringworm]

In Juneau and surrounding areas Verizon is worthless. ATT seemed to be the clear and obvious choice. Not sure bout Anchorage or other areas. Be a little more specific where you are relocating to.

 

[full choke]

Where in Alaska will you be living? It makes a really big difference.

 

[HuntInWild88]

Yup that would be some useful info. I'll be in Anchorage probably living on the base for the first year then see where this housing market is at.
I wasn't sure if there was a ear cut winner when you get away from the cities.
I know here in Idaho verizon has better service in remote areas. But the new "crazy fast" 5G in Boise is garbage!!

 

[9.3koolaid]

GCI

 

[thinhorn_AK]

GCI

 

[william schmaltz]

If you don’t intend to leave the road system and have Verizon, no sense in really changing unless you find a better plan. I get just as good Verizon on the road system as my GCI phone. Not sure about AT&T.

If your plan to do substantial travel or work in villages off the road system, then look into GCI. I’ve been to about every mid-large size village in AK and several of the tiny ones for work. GCI works in most villages. There are a couple only Verizon works in oddly enough. And a handful where they both work. Work phone was GCI and personal still Verizon so I’ve had a pretty decent side by side comparison.

 

[IBen]

I have t mobile and had 5 g service between mt susitna and beluga mountains lol. Made a face time call even.

 

[admin]

I have Verizon and its just ok throughout the state. I would get att, way way better coverage. Since your mil you can get firstnet through att.
Unrelated but get an inreach for when you are not in service.

 

[hodgeman]

In the Interior, ATT seems to have the widest coverage.

 

[yhc]

If you plan to move here to live permanently then you can consider GCI.

However if you might PCS out of Alaska in a few years then I would recommend AT&T.

 

[HoneyDew]

ATT seems to work pretty well. Haven’t tried GCI.

 

[kwackkillncrew]

I have at&t. Works fine all over the road system. If I am out in the Bush or a village I have a inreach.

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[Bluman001]

On the road system ive had no problem with verizon service. Cant speak for off grid or areas off of the road system

 

[bgalloway01]

Searched the site and this thread came up, does Verizon work in Kotzebue?

 

[chapman8523]

I switched from ATT to Verizon for better coverage.

 

[Winternews]

I’ve lived in Juneau, Wasilla, and Anchorage and have a cabin N of Talkeetna. ATT has worked great for me.

 

[z987k]

Searched the site and this thread came up, does Verizon work in Kotzebue?

Yes, but last time I was there it was only 3g. It's been a bit though.

 

[bgalloway01]

Yes, but last time I was there it was only 3g. It's been a bit though.

Thanks! That's enough to get a text or two out.