Internet Providers in Anchorage, Alaska
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Home Internet in Anchorage, AK
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1. Viasat 
Speeds Up To150 Mbps
Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 99.9% -
2. Hughesnet 
Speeds Up To25 Mbps
Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 99.9% -
3. Alaska Communications 
Speeds Up To75 Mbps
Connection: DSL, Fiber, Fixed WirelessAvailability: 45.5% -
4. Borealis Broadband
Speeds Up To100 Mbps
Connection: Fixed WirelessAvailability: 72.6% -
5. GCI
Speeds Up To2.5 Gbps
Connection: Cable, FiberAvailability: 96.2% -
6. Starlink
Download Speeds:50 - 220 Mbps
Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 100%
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Home Internet Summary in Anchorage, AK
Viasat Internet delivers a satellite connection in Anchorage, offering a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps. It covers 99.90% of the city, making it highly accessible to almost all residents. Viasat’s plans begin at $99.99 per month, providing a reliable option for those needing consistent internet access for streaming and online conferencing.
Hughesnet also offers a satellite connection, covering 99.90% of Anchorage but with a maximum download speed of 25 Mbps. Its more affordable plans start at $49.99 per month, catering to users with basic internet needs like browsing and casual streaming.
Starlink provides 100% coverage in Anchorage, boasting the fastest maximum download speed of 220 Mbps. Plans start at $120 per month, ideal for users seeking the highest speeds available.
Anchorage residents benefit from extensive satellite coverage. Additionally, fiber is available to 96% of the city, DSL covers 54%, and fixed wireless reaches 73%, offering diverse connectivity options.
Best Internet Providers in Anchorage, AK
In Anchorage, the top internet providers are Alaska Communications’ ACS Fiber and GCI’s Fiber+ service. Alaska Communications’ ACS Fiber X service is the fastest internet available in the area, with ACS Fiber X2500 speeds up to 2.5 Gbps through their Whole Home WiFi solution. As a fiber internet provider, Alaska Communications stands out for its symmetrical upload and download speeds with ActiveArmor protection — something that’s not possible on a cable internet network. It has great coverage with availability to 94 percent of the city. ACS Fiber 100 plans are affordable, starting at $99.99 per month with their WiFi One guarantee.
GCI’s Fiber+ 2 GIG Red service is the fastest cable internet provider in Alaska with download speeds of up to 2 Gbps delivered through their GCI WiFi powered by HomePass. It offers some of the best coverage in the area with availability to 97 percent of households. GCI’s Fiber+ 2 GIG Red unlimited data plan with HomePass starts at $184.99 per month with their Performance Promise guarantee.
What’s a Good Internet Speed?
| Internet Speed | Appropriate For | Providers in your Area offering this Speed | Availability in your Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mbps |
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99.85000000000001% |
| 100 Mbps |
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100% |
| 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) |
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96.2% |
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Internet Availability in Anchorage, AK
Anchorage has 8 internet service providers. In the Air Crossroads of the World, residents have two major providers for wired internet: cable from GCI or DSL from Alaska Communications.
GCI boasts wide availability across the city. The provider features sweeping coverage throughout downtown Anchorage, with plenty of service south of Fort Richardson. Service doesn’t cover all surrounding areas of Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport but does provide great coverage along the shores of Chickaloon Bay as it turns into the Turnagain Arm.
For DSL internet, Alaska Communications covers a decent chunk of Anchorage. The provider doesn’t cover much space east of O’Malley Peak but does shine near the airport. While GCI lacks some coverage near Ted Stevens, Alaska Communications boasts full availability in areas surrounding the airport. Similarly, for land on either side of Turnagain Arm, Alaska Communications has better availability than GCI. GCI covers a portion of the area northwest of the body of water, but Alaska Communication features broader coverage to the east and on both sides of Turnagain Arm.
Internet Provider Store Locations in Anchorage, AK
Provider Connection Types in Anchorage, AK
| Connection Type | About this Connection Type | Availability in Anchorage, AK |
|---|---|---|
| Satellite |
|
100% |
| DSL |
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54.26% |
| Cable |
|
96.06% |
| Fiber |
|
0.18% |
List of Internet Providers in Anchorage, AK
| Provider | Type | Top Speed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viasat | Satellite | 150 Mbps | |
| Hughesnet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | |
| Alaska Communications | DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless | 75 Mbps | |
| Borealis Broadband | Fixed Wireless | 100 Mbps | |
| GCI | Cable, Fiber | 2.5 Gbps | |
| Starlink | Satellite | 220 Mbps |
Internet Providers in Anchorage, AK
| Provider | Plans Starting At | Speeds Up To | Connections | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viasat Internet | $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Satellite | |
| Hughesnet | $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Satellite | |
| Alaska Communications | $59.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 75 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless | |
| GCI Communication | $89.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 2.5 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Cable, Fiber | |
| Starlink | $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Satellite |
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