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Internet Providers in Wrangell, Alaska

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Home Internet in Wrangell, AK

  • 1. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. Alaska Power & Telephone
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 84.9%
  • 3. GCI
    Speeds Up To
    2.5 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 82.8%
  • 4. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Wrangell, AK

If you're a Wrangell, Alaska resident in search of high-speed, reliable internet, Hughesnet should be on your radar. This provider guarantees 100% satellite coverage across Wrangell, with decent download speeds topping at 25 Mbps. Its plans start at an affordable $49.99 per month. Considering Hughesnet's universal coverage and competitive rates, it's no surprise that it's a favored option among the borough's residents.

Hughesnet isn't the only game in town, though. Starlink and GCI Communication are also worth considering. Starlink, offering another satellite option, covers the entire Wrangell area. While its monthly starting price is slightly higher at $90, it provides an impressive maximum download speed of 220 Mbps.

Then there's GCI Communication, the underdog with 85% coverage via its cable connection. It may lag slightly in coverage, but it takes the lead when it comes to speed, offering a staggering 2 Gbps maximum download speed. Their plans kick off at $84.99 per month.

In Wrangell, the overall internet diversity includes 58% DSL, 85% cable, and a mere 1% fiber, but 100% satellite coverage is a given. Factoring in individual needs and budgets, Hughesnet, Starlink, and GCI Communication all have appealing plans to offer.

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
  • Alaska Power & Telephone
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • GCI
82.83%

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Provider Connection Types in Wrangell, AK

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Wrangell, AK
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
58.01%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
85.42%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
0.88%

List of Internet Providers in Wrangell, AK

Provider Type Top Speed
HughesNet Satellite 25 Mbps
Alaska Power & Telephone DSL, Fiber 500 Mbps
GCI Cable 2.5 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Wrangell, AK

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Alaska Power & Telephone $69.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 500 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
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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