5G coverage and 4G LTE mobile service improvements have begun in the most densely populated and heavily frequented areas of the Mat-Su. These include retail shopping areas like in and around the Palmer and Wasilla Fred Meyer locations and along KGB Road, which brings coverage to a lot of homes. Once these areas have 5G service, we will begin to fill in the gaps in other residential areas until upgraded network coverage is widespread throughout The Valley. Coverage upgrades have already begun and are expected to continue through 2023. Check our coverage map for the latest updates ➔

To enjoy a true 5G experience requires a 5G-capable phone. The network improvements resulting from 5G upgrades will enable customers using newer 4G LTE phones to experience significant service improvements—even without a 5G phone. However, customers with a 5G phone will experience the fastest data speeds available. In the near future, as 5G continues to evolve, this distinction between 4G LTE and 5G device performance will become more and more evident.

No. At this time, your unlimited plan is your unlimited plan, and having a 5G capable device on our 5G network will not affect your rates.