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Internet Providers in Sterling, Alaska

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Home Internet in Sterling, AK
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • Alaska Communications
    • SPITwSPOTS
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 11.6%
  • 4. Alaska Communications
    Speeds Up To
    75 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL, Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 78%
  • 5. SPITwSPOTS
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 45.7%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Sterling, AK

Sterling, Alaska residents looking for reliable internet service should consider Viasat Internet. Viasat offers satellite connection to 100% of the community. With up to 150 Mbps download speeds and a starting price of $99.99 per month, Viasat stands as the fastest choice. Although it costs more, its speed and full coverage justify the investment for high-speed internet seekers.

HughesNet and Verizon also provide viable options. HughesNet covers 100% of Sterling with satellite internet, offering a maximum download speed of 25 Mbps and a starting price of $49.99 per month. This makes it appealing for those looking for a balance between cost and speed. Meanwhile, Verizon's 5G internet delivers up to 50 Mbps starting at $50 per month but only covers 8.8% of Sterling, limiting its availability.

In Sterling, 100% of residents can access satellite, 78% can access fixed wireless, and other connection types have much lower coverage. This highlights the prominence of satellite providers like Viasat and HughesNet.

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
100%

Learn more about internet speeds:

Provider Connection Types in Sterling, AK

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Sterling, AK
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
1.92%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
0.04%

Internet Providers in Sterling, 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
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
Alaska Communications $84.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 75 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fixed Wireless
SPITwSPOTS $89/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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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