Hawaii is generally well covered by all the major wireless carriers, and urban Honolulu should have the best coverage of all. Gaps usually occur in a rural areas where there are fewer towers. MetroPCS is apparently now a subsidiary of T-Mobile, and so it should have the same coverage as do regular T-Mobile customers.

Will I get phone service in Hawaii?

Yes they have cell phone service in Hawaii. There may be a few dead zones (like in lava tubes or behind mountains) but it is the same as the mainland. We had strong and clear signals on all 3 islands we visited.

Will my phone still work in Hawaii?

Most major U.S. cellphone companies operate in Hawaii, and local cellphone calls are usually included in nationwide or domestic calling plans. Please check your provider as roaming charges may apply for some plans. You may also rent a mobile phone after you arrive.

Is T-Mobile the same as Metro?

MetroPCS and T-Mobile may share the same network, but there are some important differences you need to know regarding pricing, phone selection and features. MetroPCS is a prepaid service owned by T-Mobile; it also uses T-Mobile’s fast-performing cellular network.

What carriers are compatible with MetroPCS?

Verizon, U.S Cellular, Sprint, and other CDMA Carriers:

For example, Barring the iPhone 4 all Verizon and U.S Cellular iPhones are compatible with MetroPCS. That said, a majority of other phones that have been using Sprint, Verizon or US Cellular networks will not work with MetroPCS.

Do Straight Talk phones work in Hawaii?

Go to and enter the zip code where you will be using your Straight Talk phone most often to check for coverage. Depending on the phone model, your phone will work in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and Alaska.

Does AT&T work in Hawaii?

ATT provides service in Hawaii. As long as you se “AT&T” on your phone display, no roaming charges. If you use your phone while at sea and connected to the cruise ship’s system “Cellular at Sea”, then yes you pay roaming charges.

Is there 5G in Hawaii?

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – So 5G is finally here for customers of AT&T and Verizon. You couldn’t have possibly missed all the news stories and the TV commercials by now.

Does US Cellular work in Hawaii?

US Cellular covers about 90% of the US and the 10% that isn’t covered, no one really covers because it is wilderness. You can use their coverage location maps to see specific areas. Hawaii is well covered (except for that bad road place).

How is cell service on Oahu?

The good news is that Oahu had generally good coverage for cell phones. The bad news is there are still a few dead zones, even on this heavily populated island. If you’re heading to the Windward side via Makapuu, you may notice a drop in service as you “round” the bend heading into the Windward Side.

Does T-Mobile work in Maui Hawaii?

Re: T Mobile Coverage? All the main carriers work fine in Hawaii. Like anywhere, there are places with little or no coverage but all the main tourist area’s have very good coverage just like on the mainland.

Can you use T-Mobile in Hawaii?

Yes, T-Mobile has coverage in Hawaii, although there are some dead spots in parts of Kauai and on the main island. Check out T-Mobile’s coverage map to get more information about Hawaii’s coverage.

Is calling to Hawaii International?

Hawaii and Alaska are considered offshore numbers because they are not part of the continental U.S. In order to make Grasshopper calls to offshore numbers you have to enable international calling for your account. However, you can still receive calls from Hawaii and Alaska without activating international calling.

Will my Iphone work in Hawaii?

It will work the same. Hawaii is part of the united states. No roaming..

Can I go to T-Mobile if I have MetroPCS?

No. T-Mobile and MetroPCS will operate separately, and MetroPCS will maintain its brand name and its customers.

What is the difference between MetroPCS and Metro by T-Mobile?

T-Mobile has owned MetroPCS since 2013 and changed the name to Metro by T-Mobile in 2018. Metro runs on (you guessed it) T-Mobile’s network and uses its towers to provide coverage. Metro customers also get access to T-Mobile’s nationwide 5G coverage.

Can I switch from MetroPCS to T-Mobile?

Simple. End your service with Metro and set up service at T-Mobile. Same company. Bring your phone into a T-Mobile location, establish service (it’ll take about 20 mins total), have them transfer your number, they’ll run a simple credit check, activate a new SIM card, and install it in your phone.