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| Intelsat General Communications | - | - | Cable | 100% |
ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS 
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$79.99 | 10 - 50 Mbps | DSL | 77% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
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Borealis Broadband
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$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 - 99.97%
2 providers - 77.30%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 99518 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 99518 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% 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 99518 area, and 77.30% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among four internet providers in 99518, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 99518 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 77% 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 99518 ZIP code, covering 77% 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 99518 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 77% 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 99518 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 99518 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 99518 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 99518 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 99518. The next fastest internet provider in the 99518 ZIP code is ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS, offering download speeds up to 50 Mbps to 77% of the area.
Borealis Broadband offers the cheapest internet in the 99518 ZIP with service starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Anchorage, $61.66.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
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