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Internet Providers in
Palmer, AK

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Home Internet in Palmer, AK
  • Provider
    • AT&T
    • Viasat
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • GCI
    • Matanuska Telephone Association
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
    In rare cases, if your usage is contributing to congestion on the network, AT&T will greatly reduce your speed for a min. of 30 min.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 16.8%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 6%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 6.2%
  • GCI
    Speeds Up To
    2.5 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 60.4%
  • Matanuska Telephone Association
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 84.4%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

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
  • AT&T
  • Viasat
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • GCI
  • Matanuska Telephone Association
84.44%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Palmer, Alaska

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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%

Internet Providers in Palmer, AK

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet Air $47/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps In rare cases, if your usage is contributing to congestion on the network, AT&T will greatly reduce your speed for a min. of 30 min. 5G Internet
Viasat Internet $79.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 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 $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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