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| Intelsat General Communications | - | - | Cable | 93% |
ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS  | $79.99 | 10 - 50 Mbps | DSL | 83% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Matanuska Telephone Association | $59.99 | - | Wireless | 99% |
*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 - 96.80%
2 providers - 79.47%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 97%, broadband coverage in Farmers Loop 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 Farmers Loop area will have access to DSL, which covers 94% of Farmers Loop residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 93% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Farmers Loop, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the Farmers Loop area, and 79.47% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Farmers Loop's four internet providers, prices start at $64.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Farmers Loop are ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS and HughesNet bringing DSL and satellite options to Farmers Loop.
DSL internet from ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS is available to most Farmers Loop residents, covering 83% 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 nearly all households in Farmers Loop covering 83% of the area.
DSL internet from ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS uses telephone lines in Farmers Loop 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 Farmers Loop, $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 Farmers Loop, $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 Farmers Loop. These download speeds are available to 83% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Farmers Loop'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 Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Farmers Loop covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Farmers Loop 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 Farmers Loop, $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 Farmers Loop, $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 Farmers Loop. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Farmers Loop's providers, 26 Mbps.
Intelsat General Communications is the fastest internet provider in Farmers Loop with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 93% of households in Farmers Loop. The next fastest internet provider in Farmers Loop is ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS, offering download speeds up to 50 Mbps to 83% of the area.
Matanuska Telephone Association offers the cheapest internet in Farmers Loop with plans starting at $59.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Farmers Loop, $68.32.
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
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There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
*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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