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GCI’s Mobile Network: faster data speeds and fewer dropped calls than AT&T

September 17, 2020 Last updated September 29, 2020 | 4 min read Posted by Josh Lonn

  • Anchorage
  • Mobile Network

Josh Lonn Vice President of Wireless Products

Anchorage mobile network upgrades blow competition out of the water

The results are in. When you want fast data, there is no comparison. GCI’s Anchorage mobile network blows AT&T out of the water with download speeds twice as fast and with 75% fewer dropped calls. This is according to a September 2020 competitive analysis conducted in the Anchorage bowl by Score Technologies, a third-party tester (excludes Elmendorf, JBER, Fort Richardson, and areas outside the Anchorage Bowl.)

What this means for our customers: 

GCI’s download speeds are up to twice as fast as AT&T. That means GCI mobile customers in Anchorage can stream their favorite shows faster. They can create and download big presentations faster. They can search the web for a new recipe faster. You get the idea. Whatever you use your mobile network for, you’ll enjoy an elevated user experience on GCI’s Hometown 5G network.

On top of that, with 75% fewer dropped calls than AT&T, GCI customers don’t have to worry about remote working, distance learning or staying connected. GCI is keeping colleagues connected and keeping kids connected when it matters most. And with 75% fewer dropped calls than AT&T, you can rest assured that important calls with your family, friends, and colleagues won’t drop. Just take a look at our GCI coverage map where you can see for yourself where you will be covered with confidence.

GCI’s Anchorage mobile network has faster speeds and better reliability than AT&T

The facts: 

  • Our customers told us they want better wireless service and we listened. So, that’s why GCI has upgraded its wireless core and cell sites across Anchorage. Now it’s easier for you to stay connected with friends, loved ones, clients and colleagues. Collaborate in real time with speed and reliability you can trust. And, stay connected, while you are chatting with family over video calls or streaming your favorite shows together.
  • GCI’s mobile network offers more coverage in Alaska than any other network. In addition, GCI’s wireless network has improved indoor and outdoor coverage. For instance, take a conference call from inside a convention center. Chat with friends and family around the world with text/call apps. Take calls on the go with confidence. 
  • GCI’s Anchorage network upgrades represent an investment of millions of dollars in the state’s economy, which provides a platform for innovation in the Municipality of Anchorage. This upgrade is the first step on GCI’s path to reinvent wireless service in Alaska. As a result, it spurs economic growth and an improved quality of life in Anchorage.

You don’t have to take our word for it. The proof that GCI beats AT&T in Anchorage is clear. GCI has two times faster data speeds and 75% fewer dropped calls. In other words, join the thousands of customers in Anchorage who have made the switch to a better mobile experience.

However, we aren’t just about mobile service. GCI also ranks as PCMag’s fastest Alaska internet provider five years running. And with GCI, you’ll also enjoy best-in-class customer service from people who know Alaska best.

Additional Details:

Terms and conditions and additional charges and fees may apply. Comparison with AT&T based on SCORE Technologies drive tests conducted in September 2020 in Anchorage. Results do not include Elmendorf, JBER, Fort Richardson, or areas outside the Anchorage Bowl. Data speeds are based on average download throughput. Drive test results are based on outdoor cell reception. Individual data speed results vary based on many factors including but not limited to device type, terrain, and number of users on the network. View GCI’s service terms and conditions at https://www.gci.com/about/terms-conditions/mobile/wireless-service.

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