Anchorage, AK Cell Phone Coverage Map & Network Rankings (2026)

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Using FCC mobile coverage data across Anchorage, AK zip codes, this guide compares the top-performing networks and the cheapest plans that use them.

Coverage rankings for Anchorage, AK

AT&T currently ranks first for coverage in this area, with a coverage score of 31.1. Compare Wireless Carriers uses FCC broadband map data to estimate and calculate coverage scores. More on that further below.


RankCarrierScoreOverall4G LTE5GFast 5GAverage Signal
1AT&T31.137.5%37.2%25.2%8.3% -112 dBm
2Verizon28.537.6%37.6%0.0%0.0% -95 dBm

Scores include coverage area, network type, and average signal strength.


Cell phone coverage map for Anchorage, AK

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Cell phone coverage by network in Anchorage, AK

#1

AT&T

Coverage Score 31.1
In Anchorage, AK
Overall
37.5%
4G LTE
37.2%
5G
25.2%
Fast 5G
8.3%
Average Signal -112 dBm
Anchorage County, AK covered 37.5%
#2

Verizon

Coverage Score 28.5
In Anchorage, AK
Overall
37.6%
4G LTE
37.6%
5G
0.0%
Fast 5G
0.0%
Average Signal -95 dBm
Anchorage County, AK covered 37.6%

County coverage is shown for surrounding-area context and uses land-area only coverage.

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Coverage by ZIP code in Anchorage, AK

ZIP code areas can extend beyond city limits, so this table is best used for local comparison around the city.

ZIP CodeAT&TVerizon
99501 99.5% 99.5% 97.3% 31.7% -93 dBm 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% -73 dBm
99502 98.4% 95.1% 92.4% 18.6% -102 dBm 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% -80 dBm
99503 17.2% 17.0% 16.6% 10.7% -95 dBm 17.2% 17.2% 0.0% 0.0% -71 dBm
99504 87.0% 86.4% 63.8% 6.3% -110 dBm 99.1% 99.1% 0.0% 0.0% -91 dBm
99505 95.0% 94.1% 78.6% 15.0% -110 dBm 99.9% 99.9% 0.0% 0.0% -92 dBm
99506 98.9% 98.6% 93.5% 29.2% -102 dBm 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% -85 dBm
99507 88.7% 87.9% 58.2% 8.3% -109 dBm 99.4% 99.4% 0.0% 0.0% -92 dBm
99508 98.5% 97.5% 96.0% 43.4% -98 dBm 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% -76 dBm
99513 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% -90 dBm 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% -70 dBm
99515 99.7% 99.7% 94.9% 36.8% -103 dBm 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% -80 dBm
99516 93.3% 92.8% 65.4% 18.8% -112 dBm 97.6% 97.6% 0.0% 0.0% -89 dBm
99517 98.9% 97.8% 97.8% 46.1% -97 dBm 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% -78 dBm
99518 100.0% 99.1% 97.2% 22.6% -95 dBm 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% -71 dBm
99540 44.8% 44.5% 14.3% 8.5% -115 dBm 45.0% 45.0% 0.0% 0.0% -102 dBm
99567 18.7% 18.6% 10.0% 2.4% -116 dBm 18.6% 18.6% 0.0% 0.0% -103 dBm
99577 38.2% 38.1% 24.0% 8.7% -115 dBm 36.7% 36.7% 0.0% 0.0% -97 dBm
99587 27.4% 27.3% 21.3% 13.7% -115 dBm 23.6% 23.6% 0.0% 0.0% -98 dBm

About The Coverage Data

Coverage and signal estimates are derived by Compare Wireless Carriers from carrier-reported data in the FCC’s National Broadband Coverage Map, last updated in June 2025. “Percent covered” shows how much of the city or ZIP code area has a carrier signal, whether weak or strong. Signal bars show the estimated average signal strength in areas of Anchorage, AK where that carrier has coverage.

If a carrier says you should have service but you do not, run a challenge test with the FCC Mobile Speed Test App. The FCC uses those results to check carrier-submitted coverage data and requires a carrier response when enough tests show a pattern of inaccurate coverage reporting.