| Provider | ||||
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| Intelsat General Communications | - | - | Cable | 100% |
Ketchikan Public Utilities  | $59.95 | 30 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 96% |
| Ketchikan Public Utilities | $59.95 | 30 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 96% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 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 - 100%
2 providers - 96.35%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Ketchikan 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 Ketchikan area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Ketchikan residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 96% of those living in Ketchikan.
There are three internet providers serving the Ketchikan area, and 96.35% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Ketchikan's three internet providers, prices start at $59.95 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| HughesNet | 57.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Ketchikan.
The largest internet providers in Ketchikan are Ketchikan Public Utilities and HughesNet bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and satellite options to Ketchikan.
DSL internet from Ketchikan Public Utilities is available to nearly all Ketchikan residents, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from Ketchikan Public Utilities, which covers 96% of the area. Ketchikan’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Ketchikan residents.
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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 Ketchikan Public Utilities offers broadband to nearly all households in Ketchikan covering 96% of the area.
DSL internet from Ketchikan Public Utilities uses telephone lines in Ketchikan 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 Ketchikan Public Utilities start at $59.95/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Ketchikan, $62.47.
Ketchikan Public Utilities customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 30 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Ketchikan, $1.45.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Ketchikan Public Utilities offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Ketchikan. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Ketchikan's providers, 268 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.
Fiber-optic from Ketchikan Public Utilities offers broadband to nearly all households in Ketchikan covering 96% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Ketchikan Public Utilities is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Ketchikan than other internet types.
Internet prices for Ketchikan Public Utilities start at $59.95/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Ketchikan, $62.47.
Ketchikan Public Utilities customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 30 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Ketchikan, $1.45.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Ketchikan Public Utilities offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 500 Mbps in Ketchikan. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Ketchikan's providers, 268 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 Ketchikan covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Ketchikan 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 Ketchikan, $62.47.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Ketchikan, $1.45.
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 Ketchikan. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Ketchikan's providers, 268 Mbps.
Ketchikan Public Utilities is the fastest internet provider in Ketchikan with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 96% of households in Ketchikan. The next fastest internet provider in Ketchikan is Ketchikan Public Utilities, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 96% of the area.
Ketchikan Public Utilities offers the cheapest internet in Ketchikan with plans starting at $59.95/mo. This is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Ketchikan, $62.47.
Ketchikan Public Utilities is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Ketchikan, covering 96% of the city.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
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.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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