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Internet Providers in Ketchikan, Alaska

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Home Internet in Ketchikan, AK

  • 1. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.6%
  • 2. GCI
    Speeds Up To
    2.5 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 95%
  • 3. KPU
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL
    Availability: 94.7%
  • 4. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Ketchikan, AK

HughesNet covers 99.60% of Ketchikan, Alaska, with satellite internet. It offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps starting at $49.99 per month. This makes HughesNet a reliable choice, especially for residents in remote areas where other types of connections aren't available.

Starlink, another satellite provider, offers far superior speeds of up to 220 Mbps and covers the entire city. Priced at $120 per month, Starlink is ideal for heavy internet users who need higher speeds for activities like streaming and gaming.

GCI Communication offers cable internet with speeds up to 2.5 Gbps and 95% coverage in Ketchikan. Starting at $89.99 per month, GCI’s cable plans cater to those needing fast and robust connections.

Although satellite internet offers near-universal coverage, cable and fiber options in Ketchikan also provide substantial coverage with high-speed capabilities.

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
99.64%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • GCI
  • KPU
95.00999999999999%

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Provider Connection Types in Ketchikan, AK

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Ketchikan, AK
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
96.39999999999999%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
96.71%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
96.13000000000001%

List of Internet Providers in Ketchikan, AK

Provider Type Top Speed
Hughesnet Satellite 25 Mbps
GCI Cable 2.5 Gbps
KPU Fiber, DSL 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Ketchikan, 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
GCI Communication $89.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2.5 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Ketchikan Public Utilities $74.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL
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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