| Provider | ||||
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| Intelsat General Communications | - | - | Cable | 79% |
ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS  | $79.99 | 10 - 50 Mbps | DSL | 73% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Matanuska Telephone Association | $59.99 | - | Wireless | 78% |
*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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.97%
2 providers - 73.04%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 99701 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 99701 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Fairbanks, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the 99701 area, and 73.04% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among four internet providers in 99701, prices start at $64.99 and available download speeds reach up to 50 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS | 19 Mbps | 7 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Fairbanks.
The largest internet providers serving the 99701 ZIP code are ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS and HughesNet bringing DSL and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS is available to most Fairbanks 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS offers broadband to most households in the 99701 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 Fairbanks, $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 Fairbanks, $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 99701 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 73% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Fairbanks's providers, 26 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 99701 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 99701 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 Fairbanks, $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 Fairbanks, $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 99701 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Fairbanks's providers, 26 Mbps.
ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS is the fastest internet provider in the 99701 ZIP code with download speeds up to 50 Mbps. These speeds are available to 73% of households in 99701. The next fastest internet provider in the 99701 ZIP code is HughesNet, offering download speeds up to 25 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Matanuska Telephone Association offers the cheapest internet in the 99701 ZIP with service starting at $59.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Fairbanks, $68.32.
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.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
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.
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