Internet Providers in Alaska

Find the best WiFi in Alaska but choices are restricted, specifically in distant regions. To obtain 2.5 Gbps speed, GCI is a premier Internet provider whereas Alaska Communications offers reasonable packages beginning at $60 per month for 250 Mbps. A Satellite alternative such as Starlink has evolved as a game-changer offering efficient Internet services in distant areas at $90 per month. Some other Alaska Internet providers involve Viasat and Hughesnet but their speeds are usually less. Families must balance speed and presence against price while selecting Alaska Internet providers.

GCI

$74.99 per month

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Cable Fiber

Download Speed - 200 Mbps to 2 Gig
Percentage of Serviceability - 69%

+1(855) 352-5313

Alaska Communications

$49.99 per month

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Fiber

Download Speed - 250 Mbps to 2.5 Gig
Percentage of Serviceability - 44%

+1(855) 352-5313

Borealis Broadband

$40 per month

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Fixed Wireless

Download Speed - 3 Mbps to 30 Mbps
Percentage of Serviceability - 26%

+1(855) 352-5313

Metanuska Telephone Association

$69.99 per month

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DSL

Download Speed - 3 Mbps to 125 Mbps
Percentage of Serviceability - 19%

+1(855) 352-5313

City	Average Download Speed	Average Upload Speed	Fiber Presence	Quickest Provider
Anchorage	145.06 Mbps	20.48 Mbps	100%	Alaska Communications
Fairbanks	130.11 Mbps	23.11Mbps	99%	Alaska Communications

Most Broadly Available Providers in Alaska

GCI

It is one of the quickest available Internet providers present in 69% of Alaska with a 2 Gbps package with limitless data.

Alaska Communications

Provides 44% extent of Internet Alaska and has the quickest package in the state at 2.5 Gbps with no contracts and limitless data.

Borealis Broadband

Surrounds 26% of the state with one stable public IP address and maximum restrictions on metered service.

+1(855) 352-5313

Overview of Alaska Internet

Alaska families may have some Internet in Alaska but not quality broadband alternatives. 91% of Alaska have activation to broadband speeds and 65% have broadband alternatives from 3 or more providers. As per the Federal Communications Commission, Viasat and Hughesnet are also broadly present in the state.

The Quickest Internet in Alaska

The quickest Alaska Internet speeds usually arrive from fiber-optic or cable connections but satellite and DSL Internet technology can also provide broadband speeds. Present speeds will differ by location and provider.

GCI - Fiber-optic and cable network is available with speeds up to 2 Gigs.

Alaska Communications - Fiber-optic network is present with speeds up to 2.5 Gigs.

Matanuska Telephone Association - DSL network with speeds up to 125 Mbps.

Borealis Broadband - WiFi Alaska is available with speeds up to 30 Mbps.

Internet Provider	Average Download Speed	Average Upload Speed	Presence
SPITwSPOT LLC	35.94 Mbps	14.19 Mbps	82.08%
Alaska Communications	30.97 Mbps	15.55 Mbps	66.94%

Affordable Internet in Alaska

Internet packages are costly in Alaska because of functioning prices but multiple providers have packages beginning at less than $100 per month.

Alaska Communications - $49.99 per month for up to 250 Mbps.

Borealis Broadband - $40 per month for up to 3 Mbps. Also, find T-Mobile coverage in Alaska other than Borealis Broadband.

Quality Internet Access in Alaska

Almost all Alaska regions have activated preferred minimal broadband speeds with a small percentage that can access gigabit speeds.

Families with broadband access with speeds between 3 to 25 Mbps - 91%.
Families with activation to gigabit speeds between 100 to 1000 Mbps - 1%.
Average download speed in T-Mobile in Alaska - 102 Mbps.

FAQs

Ans. The key Internet providers in Alaska involve Alaska Communications, GCI, Borealis Broadband, Matanuska Telephone Association (MTA) and satellite choices such as fiber and cable, whereas Alaska Communications provides reasonable fiber packages.

Ans. GCI offers a few of the quickest Internet speed in Alaska with packages approaching up to 2.5 Gbps. Alaska Communications also provides ultra-fast fiber choices with speeds up to 2.5 Gbps present in specific regions.

Ans. Internet packages in Alaska can differ broadly with basic choices beginning across $40 monthly for slower speed whereas bigger speed packages can be available between $80 to $190 monthly based on the speed delivered and provider.

Ans. Indeed, the availability of satellite Internet is widespread across Alaska with many Internet providers including Viasat and Hughesnet covering almost all areas. Such Internet services are of great importance in most cases to faraway places where normal broadband services can not be offered.

Ans. When choosing an Internet provider, pay attention to reasons such as, speed requirement for your application whether it is gaming or streaming, coverage in your area, any costs vs no costs, and, no data caps or contracts. Also, it is quite advantageous to look at the ratings of customer satisfaction and the ratings of service delivery.