In Alaska there are 19 residential internet providers covering 98.10% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 808 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.

 

19 Internet Service Providers in Alaska

GCI Communications | Cable

Availability:

79.43%

Avg. Speed:

965 Mbps

Alaska Communications | DSL

Availability:

62.56%

Avg. Speed:

20 Mbps

MTA Solutions | DSL

Availability:

17.81%

Avg. Speed:

38 Mbps

MTA Solutions | Fiber

Availability:

6.31%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

TelAlaska | DSL

Availability:

2.67%

Avg. Speed:

13 Mbps

GCI Communications | DSL

Availability:

2.13%

Avg. Speed:

8.7 Mbps

KPU | DSL

Availability:

1.87%

Avg. Speed:

10 Mbps

KPU | Fiber

Availability:

1.85%

Avg. Speed:

500 Mbps

Alaska Power & Telephone Company | DSL

Availability:

1.82%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

Astac.Net | DSL

Availability:

1.16%

Avg. Speed:

1.0 Mbps

OTZ Telephone Cooperative | DSL

Availability:

1.02%

Avg. Speed:

5.0 Mbps

Astac.Net | Fiber

Availability:

1.02%

Avg. Speed:

10 Mbps

Borealis Broadband | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

39.19%

Avg. Speed:

30 Mbps

AlasConnect | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

10.50%

Avg. Speed:

4.0 Mbps

SPITwSPOTS | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

6.49%

Avg. Speed:

150 Mbps

Alaska Communications | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

4.52%

Avg. Speed:

238 Mbps

GCI Communications | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

2.95%

Avg. Speed:

7.8 Mbps

SnowCloud Services | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

1.38%

Avg. Speed:

39 Mbps

Alaska Power & Telephone Company | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

1.38%

Avg. Speed:

3.1 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Alaska are not shown.

 

Alaska Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Alaska is internet available?

Alaska map of internet availability

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Internet service is available in 98.10% of Alaska. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is GCI. Call one of the companies with service in Alaska above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Alaska.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Alaska?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Alaska.

Alaska map of local internet speeds

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The average Alaska home can get up to 808 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the state is 1,000 Mbps, which 78.08% 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 0.26 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Alaska.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Alaska, and slower in the northwest areas of the state.

 

What type of internet should I choose in Alaska?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Alaska you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet 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.

 

Internet Market Health in Alaska

Alaska map of internet competition

Internet Competition Key

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The map shows how competitive the Alaska internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.

Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Alaska based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.5 (very unhealthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.5 (very unhealthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.9 (very unhealthy)

Overall, competition is very unhealthy.

Alaska internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Alaska homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, cable, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the state.

When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Alaska internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 5 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.

More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Alaska badly needs improvement.

 

TV & Internet 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.

GCI Communications Cable in Alaska

GCI cable coverage

About 79.43%, or 558,227 people, have GCI cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Alaska area. GCI is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Alaska.

 

GCI Communications cable download speeds

GCI is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alaska. Versus other cable providers in the area, GCI cable is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Alaska. The fastest plan anyone in Alaska can order from GCI goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Alaska customers is up to 965 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to GCI Communications customers in Alaska. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 96.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 400.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 22.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 3.1% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

GCI Communications cable upload speeds

In Alaska download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for GCI cable. Compared to other ISPs, GCI is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Alaska cable providers. GCI offers 4 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 2.0 Mbps. On average, GCI customers can get speeds up to 48 Mbps.

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GCI's Alaska cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 96.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 3.1% up to 4.0 Mbps
  • 0.5% up to 2.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Alaska Communications DSL in Alaska

Alaska Communications DSL coverage

About 62.56%, or 439,641 people, have Alaska Communications DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the central, north, southeast, west, southwest, and northeast Alaska area. Alaska Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Alaska.

 

Alaska Communications DSL download speeds

Alaska Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alaska. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Alaska Communications DSL is above average. There are 17 different maximum speeds throughout Alaska. The fastest plan anyone in Alaska can order from Alaska Communications goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.26 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Alaska customers is up to 20 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Alaska Communications customers in Alaska. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 11.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 7.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 11.3% up to 30.0 Mbps
  • 10.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 2.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 1.1% up to 18.0 Mbps
  • 8.4% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 21.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 5.8% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 7.6% up to 4.0 Mbps
  • 5.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 3.8% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 0.7% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 1.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 0.6 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 0.3 Mbps

 

Alaska Communications DSL upload speeds

In Alaska download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Alaska Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Alaska Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Alaska DSL providers. Alaska Communications offers 18 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.19 Mbps. On average, Alaska Communications customers can get speeds up to 6.7 Mbps.

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Alaska Communications's Alaska DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 10.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 3.2% up to 18.0 Mbps
  • 4.1% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 22.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 9.0 Mbps
  • 0.7% up to 8.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 4.0 Mbps
  • 0.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 34.7% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 1.9% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 12.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 0.9% up to 0.6 Mbps
  • 4.8% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 1.2% up to 0.3 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 0.2 Mbps

 

 

 

MTA Solutions DSL in Alaska

MTA Solutions DSL coverage

About 17.81%, or 125,172 people, have MTA Solutions DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the central, north, and west Alaska area. MTA Solutions is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Alaska.

 

MTA Solutions DSL download speeds

MTA Solutions is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alaska. Versus other DSL providers in the area, MTA Solutions DSL is above average. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Alaska. The fastest plan anyone in Alaska can order from MTA Solutions goes up to 40 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Alaska customers is up to 38 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to MTA Solutions customers in Alaska. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 88.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 9.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 1.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 0.8 Mbps

 

MTA Solutions DSL upload speeds

In Alaska download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for MTA Solutions DSL. Compared to other ISPs, MTA Solutions is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Alaska DSL providers. MTA Solutions 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 15 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.77 Mbps. On average, MTA Solutions customers can get speeds up to 14 Mbps.

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MTA Solutions's Alaska DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 88.7% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 9.9% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 1.4% up to 0.8 Mbps

 

 

 

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.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to MTA Solutions customers in Alaska. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 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.

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MTA Solutions's Alaska fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

 

 

TelAlaska DSL in Alaska

TelAlaska DSL coverage

About 2.67%, or 18,741 people, have TelAlaska DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the northwest, central, southwest, northeast, and west Alaska area. TelAlaska is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Alaska.

 

TelAlaska DSL download speeds

TelAlaska is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alaska. Versus other DSL providers in the area, TelAlaska DSL is below average. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Alaska. The fastest plan anyone in Alaska can order from TelAlaska goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Alaska customers is up to 13 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to TelAlaska customers in Alaska. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 0.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 47.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 22.3% up to 4.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 29.9% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

TelAlaska DSL upload speeds

In Alaska download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for TelAlaska DSL. Compared to other ISPs, TelAlaska is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Alaska DSL providers. TelAlaska offers 6 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 0.26 Mbps. On average, TelAlaska customers can get speeds up to 1.8 Mbps.

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TelAlaska's Alaska DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 0.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 47.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 22.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 17.4% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 12.4% up to 0.3 Mbps

 

 

 

GCI Communications DSL in Alaska

GCI DSL coverage

About 2.13%, or 14,958 people, have GCI DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the west, northwest, southwest, 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 DSL download speeds

GCI is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alaska. Versus other DSL providers in the area, GCI DSL is below average. There are 2 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 8.7 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to GCI Communications customers in Alaska. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 85.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 14.7% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

GCI Communications DSL upload speeds

In Alaska download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for GCI DSL. Compared to other ISPs, GCI is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Alaska DSL providers. GCI 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 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 1.7 Mbps.

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GCI's Alaska DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 85.3% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 14.7% up to 0.3 Mbps

 

 

 

KPU DSL in Alaska

KPU DSL coverage

About 1.87%, or 13,127 people, have KPU DSL 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 DSL download speeds

KPU is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alaska. Versus other DSL providers in the area, KPU DSL is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alaska. The fastest plan anyone in Alaska can order from KPU goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Alaska customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to KPU customers in Alaska. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

KPU DSL upload speeds

In Alaska download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for KPU DSL. Compared to other ISPs, KPU is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Alaska DSL 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 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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KPU's Alaska DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 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.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to KPU customers in Alaska. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 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.

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KPU's Alaska fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Alaska Power & Telephone Company DSL in Alaska

Alaska Power & Telephone Company DSL coverage

About 1.82%, or 12,777 people, have Alaska Power & Telephone Company DSL 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 DSL download speeds

Alaska Power & Telephone Company is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alaska. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Alaska Power & Telephone Company DSL is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alaska. The fastest plan anyone in Alaska can order from Alaska Power & Telephone Company goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Alaska customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Alaska Power & Telephone Company customers in Alaska. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

Alaska Power & Telephone Company DSL upload speeds

In Alaska download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Alaska Power & Telephone Company DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Alaska Power & Telephone Company is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Alaska DSL 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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Alaska Power & Telephone Company's Alaska DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Astac.Net DSL in Alaska

Astac.Net DSL coverage

About 1.16%, or 8,139 people, have Astac.Net DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the northwest, north, and northeast 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 DSL download speeds

Astac.Net is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alaska. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Astac.Net DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alaska. The fastest plan anyone in Alaska can order from Astac.Net goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and all Alaska customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Astac.Net customers in Alaska. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

Astac.Net DSL upload speeds

In Alaska download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astac.Net DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Astac.Net is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Alaska DSL 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.

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Astac.Net's Alaska DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

OTZ Telephone Cooperative DSL in Alaska

OTZ Telephone Cooperative DSL coverage

About 1.02%, or 7,156 people, have OTZ Telephone Cooperative DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the northwest Alaska area. OTZ Telephone Cooperative is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Alaska.

 

OTZ Telephone Cooperative DSL download speeds

OTZ Telephone Cooperative is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alaska. Versus other DSL providers in the area, OTZ Telephone Cooperative DSL is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Alaska. The fastest plan anyone in Alaska can order from OTZ Telephone Cooperative 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 5.0 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to OTZ Telephone Cooperative customers in Alaska. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 44.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 55.3% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

OTZ Telephone Cooperative DSL upload speeds

In Alaska download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for OTZ Telephone Cooperative DSL. Compared to other ISPs, OTZ Telephone Cooperative is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Alaska DSL providers. OTZ Telephone Cooperative 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 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.26 Mbps. On average, OTZ Telephone Cooperative customers can get speeds up to 1.5 Mbps.

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OTZ Telephone Cooperative's Alaska DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 44.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 55.3% up to 0.3 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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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Astac.Net customers in Alaska. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 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.

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Astac.Net's Alaska fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

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.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Borealis Broadband customers in Alaska. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 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.

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Borealis Broadband's Alaska fixed wireless customers can expect the following 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.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AlasConnect customers in Alaska. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 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.

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AlasConnect's Alaska fixed wireless customers can expect the following 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.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to SPITwSPOTS customers in Alaska. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 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.

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SPITwSPOTS's Alaska fixed wireless customers can expect the following 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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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Alaska Communications customers in Alaska. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 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.

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Alaska Communications's Alaska fixed wireless customers can expect the following 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.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to GCI Communications customers in Alaska. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 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.

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GCI's Alaska fixed wireless customers can expect the following 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.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to SnowCloud Services customers in Alaska. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 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.

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SnowCloud Services's Alaska fixed wireless customers can expect the following 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.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Alaska Power & Telephone Company customers in Alaska. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 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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Alaska Power & Telephone Company's Alaska fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Alaska Internet 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 internet in Alaska compare to the rest of the United States?

Internet speeds in Alaska are comparable versus the average speeds in the United States: 951 Mbps in the United States versus 808 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar internet availability compared to the state. Average internet coverage in the United States is 99.41% versus 98.10% in Alaska.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

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.

Zip Code
Internet Coverage
87.10%
99.05%
70.45%
97.47%
99.97%
Zip Code
Internet Coverage
98.44%
99.87%
99.99%
99.58%
0.00%

What does internet service 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 internet coverage, faster speeds
  • Oregon: more internet coverage, faster speeds
  • Montana: more internet coverage, slower speeds
  • Idaho: more internet coverage, slower speeds
  • Nevada: more internet coverage, faster speeds
  • North Dakota: more internet coverage, faster speeds
  • Wyoming: more internet coverage, slower speeds
  • California: more internet coverage, faster speeds
  • Utah: more internet coverage, faster speeds
  • South Dakota: more internet coverage, slower speeds

States with Similar Populations