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Internet Providers in Palmer, Alaska

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Home Internet in Palmer, AK

Best Internet Providers in Palmer, AK

Viasat Internet provides Palmer, Alaska, with satellite internet offering a top speed of 150 Mbps. With 100% coverage, every resident has access. The service starts at $99.99 per month and is a reliable choice for those needing broad coverage and decent speed. Especially in remote areas where other services might not reach, Viasat proves invaluable.

Hughesnet and Starlink also ensure 100% satellite coverage in Palmer. Hughesnet starts at $49.99 per month and offers speeds up to 25 Mbps, making it a budget-friendly option though limited in speed. In contrast, Starlink delivers the highest speed, up to 220 Mbps, for $120 per month.

These satellite services dominate Palmer’s internet landscape due to their universal availability. While fiber, DSL, cable, and fixed wireless are present, their coverage can't match these satellite providers. This makes satellite options crucial for citywide internet access.

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
  • Matanuska Telephone Association
83.5%

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Provider Connection Types in Palmer, AK

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Palmer, AK
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
78.23%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
60.72%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
14.52%

List of Internet Providers in Palmer, AK

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 25 Mbps
GCI Cable 2.5 Gbps
Matanuska Telephone Association DSL, Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Palmer, 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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