| Provider | ||||
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| Intelsat General Communications | - | - | Cable | 93% |
ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS  | $79.99 | 10 - 50 Mbps | DSL | 87% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| SPITwSPOTS | $89.00 | 10 - 150 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 - 93.93%
2 providers - 86.63%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in Homer 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 Homer area will have access to DSL, which covers 97% of Homer residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 93% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Homer, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the Homer area, and 86.63% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Homer's four internet providers, prices start at $64.99 and available download speeds reach up to 250 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS | 36.0 Mbps | 30.0 Mbps | DSL |
| SPITwSPOTS | 16.0 Mbps | 8.0 Mbps | Wireless |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Homer.
The largest internet providers in Homer are ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS and HughesNet bringing DSL and satellite options to Homer.
DSL internet from ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS is available to nearly all Homer residents, covering 87% 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 Homer covering 87% of the area.
DSL internet from ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS uses telephone lines in Homer 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Homer, $77.99.
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, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Homer, $5.20.
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 Homer. These download speeds are available to 87% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Homer's providers, 58 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 Homer covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Homer 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 significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Homer, $77.99.
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 Homer, $5.20.
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 Homer. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Homer's providers, 58 Mbps.
Intelsat General Communications is the fastest internet provider in Homer with download speeds up to 250 Mbps. These speeds are available to 93% of households in Homer. The next fastest internet provider in Homer is SPITwSPOTS, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 100% of the area.
HughesNet offers the cheapest internet in Homer with plans starting at $64.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Homer, $77.99.
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.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
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.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
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