| Provider | ||||
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| Intelsat General Communications | - | - | Cable | 92% |
ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS  | $79.99 | 10 - 50 Mbps | DSL | 91% |
| 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 - 96.90%
2 providers - 85.57%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Soldotna 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 Soldotna area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of Soldotna residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 92% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Soldotna, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are three internet providers serving the Soldotna area, and 85.57% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Soldotna's three internet providers, prices start at $64.99 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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| ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS | 35.0 Mbps | 22.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Soldotna.
The largest internet providers in Soldotna are ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS and HughesNet bringing DSL and satellite options to Soldotna.
DSL internet from ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS is available to nearly all Soldotna residents, covering 91% 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 Soldotna covering 91% of the area.
DSL internet from ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS uses telephone lines in Soldotna 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 Soldotna, $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 Soldotna, $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 Soldotna. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Soldotna'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 Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Soldotna covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Soldotna 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 Soldotna, $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 Soldotna, $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 Soldotna. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Soldotna's providers, 38 Mbps.
Intelsat General Communications is the fastest internet provider in Soldotna with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 92% of households in Soldotna. The next fastest internet provider in Soldotna is ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS, offering download speeds up to 50 Mbps to 91% of the area.
HughesNet offers the cheapest internet in Soldotna with plans starting at $64.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Soldotna, $72.49.
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.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
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.
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