Compare Nikiski internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Nikiski – 12 Mbps
AK – 96 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Nikiski – 2 Mbps
AK – 22 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Nikiski.
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ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS | $79.99 | 10 - 50 Mbps | DSL | 82% |
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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 81.90%
2 providers - 0%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 96%, broadband coverage in Nikiski 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 Nikiski area will have access to DSL, which covers 96% of Nikiski residents. No cable or fiber-optic providers are currently available in Nikiski, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are two internet providers serving the Nikiski area. Among Nikiski's two internet providers, 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 | 10 Mbps | 2 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Nikiski.
The largest internet providers in Nikiski are ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS and HughesNet bringing DSL and satellite options to Nikiski.
DSL internet from ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS is available to most Nikiski residents, covering 82% 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 nearly all households in Nikiski covering 82% of the area.
DSL internet from ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS uses telephone lines in Nikiski 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Nikiski, $72.49.
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 Nikiski, $4.03.
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 Nikiski. These download speeds are available to 82% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Nikiski's providers, 38 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 Nikiski covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Nikiski 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Nikiski, $72.49.
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 Nikiski, $4.03.
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 Nikiski. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Nikiski's providers, 38 Mbps.
ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS is the fastest internet provider in Nikiski with download speeds up to 50 Mbps. These speeds are available to 82% of households in Nikiski. The next fastest internet provider in Nikiski is HughesNet, offering download speeds up to 25 Mbps to 100% of the area.
HughesNet offers the cheapest internet in Nikiski with plans starting at $64.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Nikiski, $72.49.
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.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
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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