In Alaska there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 11.08% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 715 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Alaska
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Alaska are not shown.
Alaska Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Alaska is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 11.08% of Alaska. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is MTA Solutions. Call one of the companies with service in Alaska above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Alaska?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Alaska.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Alaska home can get up to 715 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the state is 1,000 Mbps, which 6.81% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 3.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Alaska.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Alaska, and slower in the northwest areas of the state.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Alaska?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Alaska you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the state.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 7.93% of Alaska homes.
- Cable is fastest for 73.70% of the state.
- DSL is fastest for 9.46%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 7.01%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.90% of Alaska homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Alaska, along with details on where in Alaska and at what speeds.
MTA Solutions Fiber in Alaska
MTA Solutions fiber coverage
About 6.31%, or 44,327 people, have MTA Solutions fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the central and north Alaska area. MTA Solutions is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Alaska.
MTA Solutions fiber download speeds
MTA Solutions is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alaska. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MTA Solutions fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Alaska. The fastest plan anyone in Alaska can order from MTA Solutions goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 200 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Alaska customers is up to 1,000 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
MTA Solutions fiber upload speeds
In Alaska download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for MTA Solutions fiber. Compared to other ISPs, MTA Solutions is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Alaska fiber providers. MTA Solutions offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alaska is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 25 Mbps. On average, MTA Solutions customers can get speeds up to 100 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
KPU Fiber in Alaska
KPU fiber coverage
About 1.85%, or 13,014 people, have KPU fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southeast Alaska area. KPU is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Alaska.
KPU fiber download speeds
KPU is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alaska. Versus other fiber providers in the area, KPU fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alaska. The fastest plan anyone in Alaska can order from KPU goes up to 500 Mbps, and all Alaska customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
KPU fiber upload speeds
In Alaska download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for KPU fiber. Compared to other ISPs, KPU is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Alaska fiber providers. KPU offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alaska is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Astac.Net Fiber in Alaska
Astac.Net fiber coverage
About 1.02%, or 7,154 people, have Astac.Net fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the northwest and north Alaska area. Astac.Net is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Alaska.
Astac.Net fiber download speeds
Astac.Net is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alaska. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astac.Net fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alaska. The fastest plan anyone in Alaska can order from Astac.Net goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Alaska customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Astac.Net fiber upload speeds
In Alaska download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astac.Net fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Astac.Net is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Alaska fiber providers. Astac.Net offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alaska is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Alaska Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Alaska or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Alaska compare to the rest of the United States?
Fiber internet speeds in Alaska are comparable versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 715 Mbps in the state. The nation has far less fiber availability compared to the state. Average fiber coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 11.08% in Alaska.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Alaska are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other states?
Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby States
- Washington: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Oregon: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Montana: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Idaho: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Nevada: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North Dakota: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Wyoming: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- California: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Utah: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- South Dakota: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
States with Similar Populations
- North Dakota: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- District of Columbia: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- South Dakota: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Vermont: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Wyoming: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Delaware: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Montana: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Rhode Island: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- New Hampshire: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Maine: more fiber coverage, slower speeds