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Internet Providers in Palmer, Alaska

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Home Internet in Palmer, AK

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
    (844) 912-2812
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  • 2. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
    (844) 902-3107
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  • 3. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 6.2%
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  • 4. GCI
    Speeds Up To
    2.5 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 60.5%
    (800) 800-4800
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  • 5. Matanuska Telephone Association
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 83.5%
    (800) 478-3211
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  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
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Best Internet Providers in Palmer, AK

Viasat Internet provides Palmer, Alaska, with satellite internet offering a top speed of 150 Mbps. With 100% coverage, every resident has access. The service starts at $99.99 per month and is a reliable choice for those needing broad coverage and decent speed. Especially in remote areas where other services might not reach, Viasat proves invaluable.

Hughesnet and Starlink also ensure 100% satellite coverage in Palmer. Hughesnet starts at $49.99 per month and offers speeds up to 25 Mbps, making it a budget-friendly option though limited in speed. In contrast, Starlink delivers the highest speed, up to 220 Mbps, for $120 per month.

These satellite services dominate Palmer’s internet landscape due to their universal availability. While fiber, DSL, cable, and fixed wireless are present, their coverage can't match these satellite providers. This makes satellite options crucial for citywide internet access.

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
  • Matanuska Telephone Association
 83.5%

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Provider Connection Types in Palmer, AK

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Palmer, AK
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
 100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
 78.23%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
 60.72%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
 14.52%

List of Internet Providers in Palmer, AK

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
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Hughesnet Satellite 25 Mbps
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XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
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GCI Cable 2.5 Gbps
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Matanuska Telephone Association DSL, Fiber 1 Gbps
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Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
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Internet Providers in Palmer, 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
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Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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GCI Communication $89.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2.5 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
(800) 800-4800
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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  • ** Our star ratings are calculated based on user reviews collected on BroadbandNow.com and through our independent survey. A provider must have a minimum of 50 such reviews before we assign a star rating.