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Internet Providers in Sterling, Alaska

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Home Internet in Sterling, 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. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 11.6%
  • 4. Alaska Communications
    Speeds Up To
    75 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 78%
  • 5. SPITwSPOTS
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 45.7%
  • 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: 11.6%

Best Internet Providers in Sterling, AK

Sterling, Alaska residents looking for reliable internet service should consider Viasat Internet. Viasat offers satellite connection to 100% of the community. With up to 150 Mbps download speeds and a starting price of $99.99 per month, Viasat stands as the fastest choice. Although it costs more, its speed and full coverage justify the investment for high-speed internet seekers.

HughesNet and Verizon also provide viable options. HughesNet covers 100% of Sterling with satellite internet, offering a maximum download speed of 25 Mbps and a starting price of $49.99 per month. This makes it appealing for those looking for a balance between cost and speed. Meanwhile, Verizon's 5G internet delivers up to 50 Mbps starting at $50 per month but only covers 8.8% of Sterling, limiting its availability.

In Sterling, 100% of residents can access satellite, 78% can access fixed wireless, and other connection types have much lower coverage. This highlights the prominence of satellite providers like Viasat and HughesNet.

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
  • SPITwSPOTS
  • Starlink
100%

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Provider Connection Types in Sterling, AK

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Sterling, AK
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
1.92%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
0.04%

List of Internet Providers in Sterling, AK

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 25 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Alaska Communications DSL, Fixed Wireless 75 Mbps
SPITwSPOTS Fixed Wireless 150 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps

Internet Providers in Sterling, 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
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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
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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