Best Internet Providers in Petersburg, AK

In Petersburg, Alaska, HughesNet tops the list among internet service providers with a satellite connection covering 99.90%. It offers a maximum download speed of 25 Mbps. This speed supports standard browsing and streaming activities. At $49.99 per month, HughesNet is cost-effective for those needing reliable internet, especially in remote areas. However, users seeking faster speeds might find HughesNet lacking compared to local competitors.

Starlink stands out with 100% coverage in Petersburg via satellite. It delivers a much higher maximum download speed of 220 Mbps, ideal for gaming or multiple streaming services. With a starting price of $120 per month, Starlink is a premium option. Yet, its extensive coverage and superior speed could provide better value for those needing robust internet performance.

In Petersburg, satellite connections are widely available, with all providers offering them. Additionally, fiber connections boast 91% availability, giving residents multiple high-speed options beyond satellite services.

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	99.94%
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	Alaska Power & Telephone GCI	86.67%

Connection Type	About this Connection Type	Availability in Petersburg, AK
Satellite	Available even in very rural areas Typically has high latency (lag)	100%
DSL	Typically about 100 Mbps Slower than Cable or Fiber	50.39%
Cable	Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps Widely available A good choice for most users	91.44%
Fiber	Typically 1 Gbps or faster Upload speeds match download speeds	0.06%

Provider	Type	Top Speed
Hughesnet	Satellite	25 Mbps	View Plans
Alaska Power & Telephone	DSL, Fiber	1 Gbps	View Plans
GCI	Cable	2.5 Gbps	View Plans
Starlink	Satellite	220 Mbps	View Plans

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	View Plans
Alaska Power & Telephone	$69.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan	1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas.	DSL, Fiber	(866) 793-4179
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	View Plans

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