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Internet Providers in Eagle River, Alaska

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Home Internet in Eagle River, AK

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Borealis Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 86.2%
  • 4. GCI
    Speeds Up To
    2.5 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 86.9%
  • 5. Matanuska Telephone Association
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 92.9%
  • 6. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Eagle River, AK

Viasat Internet provides comprehensive coverage in Eagle River, Alaska. Offering a satellite connection with 100% availability, Viasat ensures reliable internet access. It delivers a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps, handling tasks from casual browsing to streaming effortlessly. The starting price is $99.99 per month, making it a premium choice for residents seeking a stable, high-speed connection.

HughesNet also covers Eagle River fully with 100% availability through its satellite connection. With a max download speed of 25 Mbps, it appeals to budget-conscious users, starting at $49.99 per month. While its speeds are lower than Viasat's, HughesNet remains a practical option for those with lighter internet needs. The full satellite coverage from both providers underscores their importance in ensuring consistent internet access, especially where DSL, cable, and fiber might not be as available.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • HughesNet
100%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • Borealis Broadband
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • GCI
  • Matanuska Telephone Association
92.86999999999999%

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Provider Connection Types in Eagle River, AK

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Eagle River, AK
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
91.25%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
87.01%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
8.43%

List of Internet Providers in Eagle River, AK

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 25 Mbps
Borealis Broadband Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
GCI Cable 2.5 Gbps
Matanuska Telephone Association DSL, Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Eagle River, 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
GCI Communication $89.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2.5 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
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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