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ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS  | $79.99 | 10 - 50 Mbps | DSL | 75% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Matanuska Telephone Association | $59.99 | - | 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 - 74.95%
2 providers - 0%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 79%, broadband coverage in Goldstream is slightly lower than the rest of Alaska - 90%, and slightly lower than broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Goldstream area will have access to DSL, which covers 79% of Goldstream residents. No cable or fiber-optic providers are currently available in Goldstream, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are three internet providers serving the Goldstream area. Among Goldstream's three internet providers, prices start at $64.99 and available download speeds reach up to 50 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Goldstream are ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS and HughesNet bringing DSL and satellite options to Goldstream.
DSL internet from ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS is available to most Goldstream residents, covering 75% 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 Goldstream covering 75% of the area.
DSL internet from ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS uses telephone lines in Goldstream 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 Goldstream, $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 Goldstream, $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 8 Mbps in Goldstream. These download speeds are available to 75% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Goldstream's providers, 21 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 Goldstream covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Goldstream 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 Goldstream, $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 Goldstream, $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 Goldstream. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Goldstream's providers, 21 Mbps.
ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS is the fastest internet provider in Goldstream with download speeds up to 50 Mbps. These speeds are available to 75% of households in Goldstream. The next fastest internet provider in Goldstream is HughesNet, offering download speeds up to 25 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Matanuska Telephone Association offers the cheapest internet in Goldstream with plans starting at $59.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Goldstream, $68.32.
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.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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.
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.
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