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Internet Providers in Eagle River, Alaska

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    • Viasat
    • HughesNet
    • Borealis Broadband
    • GCI
    • Matanuska Telephone Association
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Home Internet in Eagle River, 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. Borealis Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 86.2%
  • 4. GCI
    Speeds Up To
    2.5 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 86.9%
  • 5. Matanuska Telephone Association
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 92.9%
  • 6. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Eagle River, AK

Eagle River, Alaska, is well-served by a couple of top-tier internet service providers. Matanuska Telephone Association dominates the scene by covering an impressive 91% of the area. With both DSL and fiber connections on offer, this provider boasts an utmost download speed of 1 Gbps. It's perfect for high-demand users, whether gamers, families needing multiple connections, or remote workers.

Not be outdone, GCI Communication offers a cable-based internet service to around 87% of Eagle River. Its real selling point is the eye-watering maximum download speed of 2 Gbps. Priced from $84.99 per month, GCI promises lightning-fast connectivity for those prioritizing speed.

Eagle River residents are spoilt for choice with excellent DSL, cable, and fixed wireless options. Yet, despite a healthy competition, Matanuska Telephone Association and GCI Communication emerge as frontrunners for their superior coverage and speed.

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
  • Borealis Broadband
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • GCI
  • Matanuska Telephone Association
92.86999999999999%

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Provider Connection Types in Eagle River, AK

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Eagle River, AK
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
91.25%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
87.01%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
8.43%

List of Internet Providers in Eagle River, AK

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 25 Mbps
Borealis Broadband Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
GCI Cable 2.5 Gbps
Matanuska Telephone Association DSL, Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Eagle River, 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
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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