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Internet Providers in
Seward, AK

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Home Internet in Seward, AK
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • GCI
    • Fastwyre Broadband
    • SPITwSPOTS
    • Starlink
    • Select All
  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 7.3%
  • 3. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 11.7%
  • 5. GCI
    Speeds Up To
    2.5 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 78.7%
  • 6. Fastwyre Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber, DSL
    Availability: 84.4%
  • SPITwSPOTS
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 40.2%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Seward, AK

Viasat Internet dominates as the top internet service provider in Seward, Alaska. Its satellite internet covers 100% of the area, ensuring every resident can connect. With a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps, Viasat meets the high data demands of streaming and online gaming households. The service starts at $99.99 per month, reflecting its extensive coverage and relatively fast speeds. In rural and expansive regions like Alaska, Viasat’s satellite internet delivers reliable connectivity where other technologies might fail.

Hughesnet also serves Seward with full satellite coverage. It offers a maximum download speed of 25 Mbps, which is suitable for browsing and streaming in standard definition. Starting at $49.99 per month, Hughesnet is a more affordable option but may not meet high-bandwidth needs. Both Viasat and Hughesnet provide vital connectivity with their complete satellite coverage. This is crucial in Seward, where other internet infrastructures like DSL and fiber are scarce. These providers ensure reliable internet access for all residents.

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
  • XNET WiFi
  • SPITwSPOTS
  • Starlink
99.96000000000001%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • GCI
  • Fastwyre Broadband
84.37%

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Provider Connection Types in Seward, AK

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Seward, AK
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
68.08999999999999%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
79.03%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
16.7%

Internet Providers in Seward, 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
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
Fastwyre Broadband $34.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL
SPITwSPOTS $89/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $80/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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