Compare 99685 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Unalaska – 2 Mbps
AK – 96 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Unalaska – 0 Mbps
AK – 22 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Unalaska.
Internet providers in 99685
Find internet providers serving the 99685 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
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99685 internet providers
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Cameron Communications  | $30.00 | 6 - 15 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Optimera | $25.00 | - | 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Need help?99685 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
481
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 0%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 99685 ZIP code 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 99685 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. No DSL or fiber-optic providers are currently available in Unalaska, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are three internet providers serving the 99685 area. Among three internet providers in 99685, prices start at $30 and available download speeds reach up to 25 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in 99685
The largest internet providers serving the 99685 ZIP code are Cameron Communications and HughesNet bringing cable and satellite options to the area.
Cable internet from Cameron Communications is available to nearly all Unalaska residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area.
Cameron Communications cable internet
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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.
Cable from Cameron Communications offers broadband to all households in the 99685 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Cameron Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 99685 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Cameron Communications start at $30/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Unalaska, $40.00.
Cameron Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 6 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Unalaska, $2.50.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cameron Communications offers download speeds up to 15 Mbps and upload speeds up to 0.512 Mbps in 99685 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Unalaska's providers, 2 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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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 the 99685 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 99685 ZIP 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Unalaska, $40.00.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Unalaska, $2.50.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 0.2 Mbps in 99685 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Unalaska's providers, 2 Mbps.
Internet providers in 99685 frequently asked questions
HughesNet is the fastest internet provider in the 99685 ZIP code with download speeds up to 25 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 99685. The next fastest internet provider in the 99685 ZIP code is Cameron Communications, offering download speeds up to 15 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Optimera offers the cheapest internet in the 99685 ZIP with service starting at $25/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Unalaska, $40.00.
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.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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