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Internet Providers in Seward, Alaska

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Home Internet in Seward, 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. GCI
    Speeds Up To
    2.5 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 78.6%
  • 4. Fastwyre Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL
    Availability: 85.4%
  • 5. SPITwSPOTS
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 40.9%
  • 6. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 19.1%

Best Internet Providers in Seward, AK

GCI Communication tops the list of internet providers in Seward, Alaska. This provider boasts the strongest cable connection covering 79% of the city — the most in Seward. Their maximum download speed reaches a whopping 2 Gbps, standing unmatched in quickness. Starting at $84.99 per month, GCI Communication is ideal for households that need high speed internet for gaming, streaming or video calls.

Meanwhile, satellite providers Viasat Internet and Hughesnet evenly blanket the whole of Seward, establishing a firm 100% coverage. Despite their lower maximum download speeds of 30 Mbps and 25 Mbps respectively, they provide secure and consistently reliable connections. Starting at just $49.99 per month, these providers offer excellent alternatives particularly in areas where wired connections may falter. Hence, while speeds may be slower, Viasat and Hughesnet still hold considerable stakes in Seward's internet coverage market.

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
  • Fastwyre Broadband
  • SPITwSPOTS
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • GCI
78.63%

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Provider Connection Types in Seward, AK

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Seward, AK
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
68.08999999999999%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
79.03%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
16.7%

List of Internet Providers in Seward, AK

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 25 Mbps
GCI Cable 2.5 Gbps
Fastwyre Broadband Fiber, DSL 100 Mbps
SPITwSPOTS Fixed Wireless 150 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps

Internet Providers in Seward, 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
Fastwyre Broadband $34.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL
SPITwSPOTS $89/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet

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