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ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS  | $79.99 | 10 - 50 Mbps | DSL | 67% |
| 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 - 66.62%
2 providers - 0%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 75%, broadband coverage in Sterling 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 Sterling area will have access to DSL, which covers 75% of Sterling residents. No cable or fiber-optic providers are currently available in Sterling, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are two internet providers serving the Sterling area. Among Sterling'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 | 49.0 Mbps | 41.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Sterling.
The largest internet providers in Sterling are ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS and HughesNet bringing DSL and satellite options to Sterling.
DSL internet from ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS is available to most Sterling residents, covering 67% 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 Sterling covering 67% of the area.
DSL internet from ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS uses telephone lines in Sterling 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 Sterling, $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 Sterling, $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 Sterling. These download speeds are available to 67% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Sterling'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 Sterling covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Sterling 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 Sterling, $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 Sterling, $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 Sterling. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Sterling's providers, 38 Mbps.
ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS is the fastest internet provider in Sterling with download speeds up to 50 Mbps. These speeds are available to 67% of households in Sterling. The next fastest internet provider in Sterling is HughesNet, offering download speeds up to 25 Mbps to 100% of the area.
HughesNet offers the cheapest internet in Sterling with plans starting at $64.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Sterling, $72.49.
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.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
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.
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.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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