Internet providers in Alaska

Compare plans by city and ZIP code to find the best option in your area.

Find Alaska internet providers by city

Moving to or within Alaska? You may have a few internet options including cable, DSL, satellite and even fiber-optic internet depending on your address. Or if you aren’t moving, take a moment to compare your current internet service to other providers in your area to see if faster speeds or cheaper plans are available.

Click any of the cities listed below to compare Alaska internet services in that area, or find your city in the drop down menu below.

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Alaska internet at a glance

Alaska residents may have fewer internet options than those living in the lower 48, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any quality broadband options available. In fact, 98% of Alaska residents have access to broadband speeds, and 65% likely have broadband options from three or more providers, according to the FCC.

Internet availability by type in Alaska

DSL – 89%
Cable – 72%
Fiber-optic – 9%

Fastest internet in Alaska

The fastest internet speeds are likely to come from cable or fiber-optic connections, but DSL and satellite internet technology are also capable of delivering broadband speeds. Available speeds will vary by provider and location.

GCI – Cable and fiber-optic network with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Matanuska Telephone Association – DSL network with speeds up to 125 Mbps
Alaska Communications – DSL network with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Borealis Broadband – DSL network with speeds up to 30 Mbps
HughesNet – Satellite network with speeds up to 25 Mbps

Cheapest internet in Alaska

Internet plans are a bit pricier in Alaska due to operating costs, but many providers have plans starting at less than $100/mo. Some providers, such as Alaska Communications, have one plan price and speeds vary by availability.

Borealis Broadband – $40.00/mo.* for up to 3 Mbps
HughesNet – $49.99/mo.* for up to 25 Mbps
Matanuska Telephone Association – $59.99/mo.* for up to 15 Mbps
GCI – $74.99/mo.* for up to 100 Mbps
Alaska Communications – $89.99/mo.* for up to 50 Mbps

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of 06/12/20.

Summary of Alaska internet providers

Provider	Starting monthly price*	Download speed range	Tech	State availability
GCI	$74.99	100 – 1,000 Mbps	Cable, fiber-optic	77%
Alaska Communications	$89.99	5 – 50 Mbps	DSL	45%
Borealis Broadband	$40.00	3 – 30 Mbps	DSL	26%
Matanuska Telephone Association	$59.99	15 – 125 Mbps	DSL	17%
HughesNet	$49.99	25 – 25 Mbps	Satellite	99%