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In Alaska there are 7 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 63.61% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 46 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.
Fixed Wireless 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
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Alaska is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 63.61% of Alaska. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Borealis Broadband. Call one of the companies with service in Alaska above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Alaska?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Alaska.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Alaska home can get up to 46 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the state is 250 Mbps, which 4.17% 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 1.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Alaska.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Alaska, and slower in the north areas of the state.
Is fixed wireless 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 fixed wireless 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.
Fixed Wireless 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.
Borealis Broadband Fixed Wireless in Alaska
Borealis Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 39.19%, or 275,446 people, have Borealis Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the central Alaska area. Borealis Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Alaska.
Borealis Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Borealis Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alaska. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Borealis Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alaska. The fastest plan anyone in Alaska can order from Borealis Broadband goes up to 30 Mbps, and all Alaska customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
Borealis Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Alaska download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Borealis Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Borealis Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Alaska fixed wireless providers. Borealis Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alaska is up to 30 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
AlasConnect Fixed Wireless in Alaska
AlasConnect fixed wireless coverage
About 10.50%, or 73,799 people, have AlasConnect fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the north and northeast Alaska area. AlasConnect is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Alaska.
AlasConnect fixed wireless download speeds
AlasConnect is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alaska. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AlasConnect fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alaska. The fastest plan anyone in Alaska can order from AlasConnect goes up to 4.0 Mbps, and all Alaska customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 4.0 Mbps
AlasConnect fixed wireless upload speeds
In Alaska download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AlasConnect fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AlasConnect is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Alaska fixed wireless providers. AlasConnect 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
SPITwSPOTS Fixed Wireless in Alaska
SPITwSPOTS fixed wireless coverage
About 6.49%, or 45,607 people, have SPITwSPOTS fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the west, southwest, and central Alaska area. SPITwSPOTS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Alaska.
SPITwSPOTS fixed wireless download speeds
SPITwSPOTS is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alaska. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, SPITwSPOTS fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alaska. The fastest plan anyone in Alaska can order from SPITwSPOTS goes up to 150 Mbps, and all Alaska customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 150.0 Mbps
SPITwSPOTS fixed wireless upload speeds
In Alaska download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for SPITwSPOTS fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, SPITwSPOTS is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Alaska fixed wireless providers. SPITwSPOTS offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alaska is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications Fixed Wireless in Alaska
Alaska Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 4.52%, or 31,766 people, have Alaska Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the west, central, southwest, northeast, and north Alaska area. Alaska Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Alaska.
Alaska Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Alaska Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alaska. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Alaska Communications fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Alaska. The fastest plan anyone in Alaska can order from Alaska Communications goes up to 250 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Alaska customers is up to 238 Mbps.
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- 92.2% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Alaska download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Alaska Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Alaska Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Alaska fixed wireless providers. Alaska Communications 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 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Alaska Communications customers can get speeds up to 49 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 98.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
GCI Communications Fixed Wireless in Alaska
GCI fixed wireless coverage
About 2.95%, or 20,702 people, have GCI fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the west, southwest, northwest, north, and northeast Alaska area. GCI is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Alaska.
GCI Communications fixed wireless download speeds
GCI is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alaska. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, GCI fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Alaska. The fastest plan anyone in Alaska can order from GCI goes up to 10 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Alaska customers is up to 7.8 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 74.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 21.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
GCI Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Alaska download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for GCI fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, GCI is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Alaska fixed wireless providers. GCI offers 3 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 2.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.26 Mbps. On average, GCI customers can get speeds up to 1.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 74.5% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 21.4% up to 0.3 Mbps
SnowCloud Services Fixed Wireless in Alaska
SnowCloud Services fixed wireless coverage
About 1.38%, or 9,726 people, have SnowCloud Services fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southeast Alaska area. SnowCloud Services is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Alaska.
SnowCloud Services fixed wireless download speeds
SnowCloud Services is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alaska. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, SnowCloud Services fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Alaska. The fastest plan anyone in Alaska can order from SnowCloud Services goes up to 40 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Alaska customers is up to 39 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 92.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 8.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
SnowCloud Services fixed wireless upload speeds
In Alaska download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for SnowCloud Services fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, SnowCloud Services is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Alaska fixed wireless providers. SnowCloud Services 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 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, SnowCloud Services customers can get speeds up to 9.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 92.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 8.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Alaska Power & Telephone Company Fixed Wireless in Alaska
Alaska Power & Telephone Company fixed wireless coverage
About 1.38%, or 9,699 people, have Alaska Power & Telephone Company fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southeast and northeast Alaska area. Alaska Power & Telephone Company is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Alaska.
Alaska Power & Telephone Company fixed wireless download speeds
Alaska Power & Telephone Company is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alaska. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Alaska Power & Telephone Company fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Alaska. The fastest plan anyone in Alaska can order from Alaska Power & Telephone Company goes up to 8.0 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 3.0 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Alaska customers is up to 3.1 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 1.7% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 98.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Alaska Power & Telephone Company fixed wireless upload speeds
In Alaska download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Alaska Power & Telephone Company fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Alaska Power & Telephone Company is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Alaska fixed wireless providers. Alaska Power & Telephone Company offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alaska is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Alaska Fixed Wireless 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 fixed wireless internet in Alaska compare to the rest of the United States?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Alaska are slower versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 46 Mbps in the state. The nation has far less fixed wireless availability compared to the state. Average fixed wireless coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 63.61% in Alaska.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless 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 fixed wireless 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 fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Oregon: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Montana: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Idaho: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Nevada: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- North Dakota: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Wyoming: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- California: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Utah: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- South Dakota: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
States with Similar Populations
- North Dakota: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- District of Columbia: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- South Dakota: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Vermont: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Wyoming: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Delaware: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Montana: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Rhode Island: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- New Hampshire: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Maine: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds