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Performance by Carrier in Alaska
Compare real-world download speeds, upload performance, and latency for major carriers in Alaska — based on millions of crowdsourced speed tests to help you find the fastest, most reliable network.
DownDownload
34.1Mbps
UpUpload
7.3Mbps
Reliab.Reliability
2.6/ 10
Cov.Coverage
6.9%
Over 7,300 tests conducted
DownDownload
1.3Mbps
UpUpload
0.6Mbps
Reliab.Reliability
0.2/ 10
Cov.Coverage
0.0%
Over 7,900 tests conducted
DownDownload
31.2Mbps
UpUpload
4.4Mbps
Reliab.Reliability
1.4/ 10
Cov.Coverage
3.7%
Over 7,300 tests conducted
These results compare 3 mobile carriers measured in Alaska — AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile — using median values calculated from crowdsourced speed tests. Each card shows download speed, upload speed, and reliability to give you a complete picture of real-world network performance.
AT&T delivers the fastest median download at 34.1 Mbps, making it the top performer for raw download throughput. AT&T leads in coverage, reaching 6.9% of the area based on FCC data. AT&T ranks highest for reliability with a score of 2.6/10, reflecting consistent connection quality across tests.
Network Performance
Based on crowdsourced speed tests and signal measurements in Alaska, United States, get a complete view of mobile network performance with both area-wide benchmarks and carrier-by-carrier breakdowns. Explore median performance metrics from real-world tests, then compare carriers side-by-side for speed, responsiveness, and availability.
Median Performance
Download
23.7Mbps
Upload
4.2Mbps
Latency
87ms
Reliability
0.5/ 10
Top Performers
Best Download: AT&T
34.1 Mbps
Best Upload: AT&T
7.3 Mbps
Best Latency: AT&T
72 ms
Best Reliability: AT&T
2.6 / 10
Best Coverage: AT&T
6.9%
Coverage Snapshot
5G2.5%
4G LTE7.1%
Based on over 22,000 speed tests
Network Performance aggregates all measured carriers in Alaska to provide a baseline view of typical speeds and latency in the area. Use these medians as a quick indicator of overall network quality.
These medians are calculated from over 22,000 tests. Current medians are 23.7 Mbps download, 4.2 Mbps upload, and 87 ms latency.
Cell Phone Plans Available in Alaska
Compare wireless plans from carriers with coverage in this region.
Sponsored1 LineRecommended
Mint Mobile 6GB Annual
T-Mobile coverage
$15/mo.
- 6 GB data
- Hotspot included
- high-speed, then 128Kbps
- Unlimited minutes & texts
Sponsored1 LineRecommended
US Mobile 5GB
AT&T & T-Mobile & Verizon coverage
$15/mo. tax included
- 5 GB data
- Hotspot included
- high-speed, then data stops
- Unlimited minutes & texts
Sponsored1 LineRecommended
US Mobile Unlimited Starter Dark Star
AT&T coverage
$25/mo. tax included
- Unlimited data
- 20 GB hotspot
- high-speed
- Unlimited minutes & texts
Sponsored1 LineRecommended
Visible Base
Verizon coverage
$25/mo. tax included
- Unlimited data
- Unlimited hotspot
- high-speed
- Unlimited minutes & texts
Sponsored1 LineRecommended
Mint Mobile Unlimited Annual
T-Mobile coverage
$30/mo.
$15/mo first year
- Unlimited data
- 20 GB hotspot
- high-speed
- Unlimited minutes & texts
Sponsored1 LineRecommended
Visible+
Verizon coverage
$35/mo. tax included
$30/mo for 5 years with code 5OFF5
- Unlimited data
- Unlimited hotspot
- high-speed
- Unlimited minutes & texts
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Cell Coverage in Alaska: FAQ
What is the best cell phone carrier in Alaska?
Based on crowdsourced speed tests in Alaska, AT&T currently leads in median download speeds. Compare carriers in the performance table above for the latest results.
Why might this page show limited data for Alaska?
We need at least 25 recent speed tests to generate reliable local metrics. If we don't have enough tests yet, the page focuses on maps and nearby locations while we keep collecting data.
What is the reliability score?
The reliability score summarizes how dependable mobile performance is in Alaska. It uses a 0.0 to 10.0 scale (higher is better) and is calculated from real-world speed test percentiles with weighted components: download (50%), latency (30%), and upload (20%). It evaluates the lower-end experience using the bottom 10%, 5%, and 1% percentiles when enough samples are available. If local speed testing is limited, a coverage-based fallback is used from signal quality distribution (great/good/poor).
How can I check coverage at my specific address in Alaska?
Use the interactive map to check signal strength at your exact address. Visit the CoverageMap interactive map to explore 4G/5G availability.
How can I contribute coverage data for Alaska?
Download the CoverageMap app and run a few speed tests with location enabled. Your results help improve coverage accuracy and unlock local rankings faster.
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