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Badger, AK internet providers

Provider
Intelsat General Communications - -Cable96%
ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS $79.99 10 - 50 MbpsDSL77%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%
Matanuska Telephone Association $59.99 -Wireless55%
Digital Aurora Radio Technologies - -Wireless1.459%

*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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Badger internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    1000 Mbps

    Provider: Intelsat General Communications

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    19493

    people have access to broadband internet of any type

    1 provider - 98.29%

    2 providers - 74.88%

    3 providers - 0.37%

    4+ providers - 0%

    Source: FCC

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 96%

    DSL - 97%

    Fiber - 0.370%

    Source: FCC

At 99%, broadband coverage in Badger is comparable to the rest of Alaska - 90%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.

The vast majority of those living in the Badger area will have access to DSL, which covers 97% of Badger residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Badger, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.

There are five internet providers serving the Badger area, and 74.88% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Badger's five internet providers, prices start at $64.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.

Compare Badger internet speeds to the national average

  • Download Speeds

    Badger – Mbps

    AK – 110.0 Mbps

    U.S. – 133.0 Mbps

  • Upload Speeds

    Badger – Mbps

    AK – 29.0 Mbps

    U.S. – 46.0 Mbps

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Badger.

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Top high-speed internet providers in Badger

The largest internet providers in Badger are ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS and HughesNet bringing DSL and satellite options to Badger.

DSL internet from ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS is available to most Badger residents, covering 77% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area.

ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS DSL internet

Provider

ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS

Starting price*
$79.99/mo.
Max download speed

50 Mbps

Max upload speed

10 Mbps

Average availability

77%

*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 Badger covering 77% of the area.

DSL internet from ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS uses telephone lines in Badger 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 Badger, $68.32.

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 Badger, $3.80.

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 Badger. These download speeds are available to 77% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Badger's providers, 26 Mbps.

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HughesNet satellite internet

Provider
HughesNet
Starting price*
$64.99/mo.
Max download speed

25 Mbps

Max upload speed

0.2 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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 Badger covering 100% of the area.

HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Badger 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 Badger, $68.32.

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 Badger, $3.80.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 0.2 Mbps in Badger. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Badger's providers, 26 Mbps.

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Internet provider frequently asked questions

Intelsat General Communications is the fastest internet provider in Badger with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 96% of households in Badger. The next fastest internet provider in Badger is ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS, offering download speeds up to 50 Mbps to 77% of the area.

Matanuska Telephone Association offers the cheapest internet in Badger with plans starting at $59.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Badger, $68.32.

Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.

Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.

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.

Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.

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