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Internet Providers in Anchorage, Alaska

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Home Internet in Anchorage, 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: 99.9%
  • 3. Alaska Communications
    Speeds Up To
    75 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 45.5%
  • 4. Borealis Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 72.6%
  • 5. GCI
    Speeds Up To
    2.5 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 96.2%
  • 6. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Anchorage, AK

In Anchorage, the top internet providers are Alaska Communications’ ACS Fiber and GCI’s Fiber+ service. Alaska Communications’ ACS Fiber X service is the fastest internet available in the area, with ACS Fiber X2500 speeds up to 2.5 Gbps through their Whole Home WiFi solution. As a fiber internet provider, Alaska Communications stands out for its symmetrical upload and download speeds with ActiveArmor protection — something that’s not possible on a cable internet network. It has great coverage with availability to 94 percent of the city. ACS Fiber 100 plans are affordable, starting at $99.99 per month with their WiFi One guarantee.

GCI’s Fiber+ 2 GIG Red service is the fastest cable internet provider in Alaska with download speeds of up to 2 Gbps delivered through their GCI WiFi powered by HomePass. It offers some of the best coverage in the area with availability to 97 percent of households. GCI’s Fiber+ 2 GIG Red unlimited data plan with HomePass starts at $184.99 per month with their Performance Promise guarantee.

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
99.85000000000001%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • Borealis Broadband
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • GCI
96.2%

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Internet Availability in Anchorage, AK

Anchorage has 6 internet service providers. In the Air Crossroads of the World, residents have two major providers for wired internet: cable from GCI or DSL from Alaska Communications.

GCI boasts wide availability across the city. The provider features sweeping coverage throughout downtown Anchorage, with plenty of service south of Fort Richardson. Service doesn’t cover all surrounding areas of Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport but does provide great coverage along the shores of Chickaloon Bay as it turns into the Turnagain Arm.

For DSL internet, Alaska Communications covers a decent chunk of Anchorage. The provider doesn’t cover much space east of O’Malley Peak but does shine near the airport. While GCI lacks some coverage near Ted Stevens, Alaska Communications boasts full availability in areas surrounding the airport. Similarly, for land on either side of Turnagain Arm, Alaska Communications has better availability than GCI. GCI covers a portion of the area northwest of the body of water, but Alaska Communication features broader coverage to the east and on both sides of Turnagain Arm.

Provider Connection Types in Anchorage, AK

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Anchorage, AK
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
54.26%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
96.06%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
0.18%

List of Internet Providers in Anchorage, AK

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 25 Mbps
Alaska Communications DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless 75 Mbps
Borealis Broadband Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
GCI Cable, Fiber 2.5 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Anchorage, 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 $59.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 75 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber, 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, Fiber
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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