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Internet Providers in Girdwood, Alaska

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Home Internet in Girdwood, AK

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.9%
  • 2. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Alaska Communications
    Speeds Up To
    75 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 68.4%
  • 4. GCI
    Speeds Up To
    2.5 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 92.3%
  • 5. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Girdwood, AK

Residents of Girdwood, Alaska, should consider Viasat Internet for reliable service. Viasat's satellite connection covers 99.90% of the town and offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps. Plans start at $99.99 per month, making it ideal for moderate to heavy internet users.

Alternatives include Hughesnet and Starlink, both offering 100% coverage in Girdwood. Hughesnet provides download speeds up to 25 Mbps with plans starting at $49.99 per month, a good fit for lighter users. Starlink, with speeds up to 220 Mbps, caters to those needing higher bandwidth, although plans start at $120 per month.

Given the 100% satellite coverage in Girdwood, residents have plenty of options to meet their internet needs and budgets.

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
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • GCI
92.32000000000001%

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Provider Connection Types in Girdwood, AK

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Girdwood, AK
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
70.26%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
91.83%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
0.16999999999999998%

List of Internet Providers in Girdwood, AK

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 25 Mbps
Alaska Communications DSL, Fixed Wireless 75 Mbps
GCI Cable 2.5 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Girdwood, 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 $84.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 75 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, 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
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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