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Internet Providers in Big Lake, Alaska

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Home Internet in Big Lake, 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. Matanuska Telephone Association
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 71.9%
  • 4. GCI Communication
    Speeds Up To
    2.5 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 7.1%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Big Lake, AK

In Big Lake, Alaska, Viasat Internet dominates with its satellite connection, providing 100% coverage. Viasat offers a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps, priced from $99.99 per month. This service is ideal for households needing reliable connectivity on multiple devices.

HughesNet also covers 100% of Big Lake with satellite technology. It delivers a maximum download speed of 25 Mbps at a starting price of $49.99 per month. This makes it suitable for users with lighter internet needs.

Starlink, the third provider, offers the fastest speeds at 220 Mbps and full community coverage. However, it starts at $120 per month. Despite the higher cost, Starlink is perfect for bandwidth-intensive activities like streaming or online gaming.

These satellite services are crucial for underserved areas lacking DSL, cable, fiber, or fixed wireless, ensuring reliable internet access throughout Big Lake.

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
  • Matanuska Telephone Association
  • GCI Communication
71.85000000000001%

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Provider Connection Types in Big Lake, AK

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Big Lake, AK
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
68.23%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
9.51%

List of Internet Providers in Big Lake, AK

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

Internet Providers in Big Lake, 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
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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