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| Intelsat General Communications | - | - | Cable | 100% |
ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS  | $79.99 | 10 - 50 Mbps | DSL | 73% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Borealis Broadband | $40.00 | 3 - 30 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
*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. As of Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 72.68%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 99501 ZIP code is slightly higher than the rest of Alaska - 90%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 99501 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 91% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Anchorage, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the 99501 area, and 72.68% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among four internet providers in 99501, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 99501 ZIP code are ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS and HughesNet bringing DSL and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS is available to most Anchorage residents, covering 73% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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. As of Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS offers broadband to most households in the 99501 ZIP code, covering 73% of the area.
DSL internet from ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS uses telephone lines to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS start at $79.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Anchorage, $61.66.
ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $8.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Anchorage, $4.74.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS offers download speeds up to 50 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in 99501 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 73% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Anchorage's providers, 33 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 99501 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 99501 ZIP where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Anchorage, $61.66.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Anchorage, $4.74.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in 99501 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Anchorage's providers, 33 Mbps.
Intelsat General Communications is the fastest internet provider in the 99501 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 99501. The next fastest internet provider in the 99501 ZIP code is ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS, offering download speeds up to 50 Mbps to 73% of the area.
Borealis Broadband offers the cheapest internet in the 99501 ZIP with service starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Anchorage, $61.66.
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Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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