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Internet Providers in Girdwood, Alaska

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Home Internet in Girdwood, AK
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • Hughesnet
    • Alaska Communications
    • GCI
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.9%
  • 2. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Alaska Communications
    Speeds Up To
    75 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL, Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 68.4%
  • 4. GCI
    Speeds Up To
    2.5 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 92.3%
  • 5. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Girdwood, AK

Residents of Girdwood, Alaska, should consider Viasat Internet for reliable service. Viasat's satellite connection covers 99.90% of the town and offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps. Plans start at $99.99 per month, making it ideal for moderate to heavy internet users.

Alternatives include Hughesnet and Starlink, both offering 100% coverage in Girdwood. Hughesnet provides download speeds up to 25 Mbps with plans starting at $49.99 per month, a good fit for lighter users. Starlink, with speeds up to 220 Mbps, caters to those needing higher bandwidth, although plans start at $120 per month.

Given the 100% satellite coverage in Girdwood, residents have plenty of options to meet their internet needs and budgets.

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
  • GCI
92.32000000000001%

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Provider Connection Types in Girdwood, AK

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Girdwood, AK
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
70.26%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
91.83%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
0.16999999999999998%

Internet Providers in Girdwood, AK

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $79.99/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 $84.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 75 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, 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
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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