Alaska · FCC data as of December 31, 2025
Internet providers in Alaska
Coverage in Alaska
- Homes in Alaska that can get 100/20 Mbps or faster over wired service
- 71.5%
- Homes in Alaska that can get fiber
- 15.1%
- Homes in Alaska that can get 1,000/100 Mbps or faster
- 12.5%
- Homes in Alaska that can get cable
- 66.1%
- Homes in Alaska that can get 100/20 Mbps or faster, counting fixed wireless
- 81.3%
By technology and speed
Share of homes in Alaska that can get each technology at each speed tier from at least one provider.
| Technology | Any speed | 25/3 Mbps+ | 100/20 Mbps+ | 1,000/100 Mbps+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber | 15.1% | 14.4% | 14.2% | 12.5% |
| Cable | 66.1% | 65.3% | 65.3% | 0% |
| DSL (copper) | 47.2% | 21.2% | 2.5% | 0% |
| Fixed wireless | 56.2% | 53.1% | 52% | 0% |
| Satellite | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Any technology | 100% | 100% | 100% | 12.5% |
Best for, by rule
Each pick is computed from the data with the rule shown on the card. No provider pays for placement.
Fastest fiber
No provider in Alaska meets this rule in the current data. 15.1% of homes here can get fiber from at least one provider.
Rule: Highest advertised fiber download among providers whose fiber reaches at least 20% of the area.
Widest coverage
Cable, up to 2,500 Mbps down, 75 Mbps up, 70.4% of homes
Rule: Largest share of homes covered, satellite excluded.
Fixed wireless option
Fixed wireless, up to 300 Mbps down, 100 Mbps up, 49.7% of homes
Rule: Provider whose main technology here is fixed wireless, covering the largest share of homes.
8 wired and fixed wireless providers in Alaska
Grouped by each provider's main technology in the state, then ranked by share covered, with speeds for that main technology.
Mainly fiber (1)
Glass fiber to the location.
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Homes covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Telephone Company | Fiber, DSL (copper), Fixed wireless | 1,000 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 2% |
Mainly cable (1)
Coaxial cable network.
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Homes covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GCI | Fiber, Cable, DSL (copper), Fixed wireless | 2,500 Mbps | 75 Mbps | 70.4% |
Mainly DSL (3)
Telephone copper lines (DSL).
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Homes covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matanuska Telecom Association Inc. | Fiber, DSL (copper) | 120 Mbps | 60 Mbps | 16.4% |
| Ketchikan Public Utilities | Fiber, DSL (copper), Fixed wireless | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 2% |
| Fastwyre Broadband | Fiber, Cable, DSL (copper) | 50 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 2% |
Mainly fixed wireless (3)
Radio link to an antenna at the location, including licensed 5G and LTE home internet.
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Homes covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choice Broadband | Fiber, DSL (copper), Fixed wireless | 300 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 49.7% |
| Borealis Broadband Inc | Fixed wireless | 100 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 25.7% |
| SPITwSPOTS Inc | Fixed wireless | 1,000 Mbps | 200 Mbps | 21.2% |
Satellite (3)
Satellite providers report service to nearly every home, so they are listed separately and left out of the ranking and the picks above.
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Internet outage in Alaska?
We do not track outages. If your service is down in Alaska, the provider's own status page or support line is the fastest place to confirm it.
We do not have status pages on file for these providers yet. Contact your provider directly.
To report a service problem the provider has not fixed, you can file a complaint with the FCC at consumercomplaints.fcc.gov.
Largest cities in Alaska
- AnchoragePopulation 289,600
Questions about internet in Alaska
What internet providers serve Alaska?
FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025 lists 8 wired or fixed wireless home internet providers in Alaska. By share of homes covered: GCI (70.4%), Choice Broadband (49.7%), Borealis Broadband Inc (25.7%), SPITwSPOTS Inc (21.2%), Matanuska Telecom Association Inc. (16.4%), Alaska Telephone Company (2%), Ketchikan Public Utilities (2%) and Fastwyre Broadband (2%). Satellite service from HughesNet, Starlink and Viasat is also reported.
Is fiber internet available in Alaska?
Yes. 15.1% of homes in Alaska can get fiber from at least one provider, according to FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025. Providers reporting fiber here: GCI, Choice Broadband, Matanuska Telecom Association Inc., Alaska Telephone Company, Ketchikan Public Utilities and Fastwyre Broadband.
What is the fastest internet speed available in Alaska?
The highest advertised download speed is 2,500 Mbps (75 Mbps upload), from GCI over cable. Advertised maximums are not guaranteed speeds, and not every address can get them.
Can I get gigabit internet in Alaska?
12.5% of homes in Alaska can get at least 1,000 Mbps download and 100 Mbps upload from at least one provider, according to FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025.
How much of Alaska can get 100 Mbps internet?
71.5% of homes in Alaska can get at least 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload over wired service (fiber, cable or DSL), and 81.3% when fixed wireless is included, according to FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025.
Which internet provider covers the most of Alaska?
Leaving out satellite, GCI covers the largest share: 70.4% of homes.
Is satellite internet available in Alaska?
Yes. HughesNet (100%), Starlink (100%) and Viasat (61.1%) report satellite service to homes in Alaska.
Source: FCC National Broadband Map, Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 (published September 29, 2026). Providers report where they offer service; a listed provider may not serve every address. Advertised speeds are not measured speeds. Check a specific address on the address check page. How we build these pages.