In Badger there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 95.81% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 2,500 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Badger, AK.
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Cable Internet Service Provider in Badger
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Badger are not shown.
Badger Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Badger is cable internet available?

Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 95.81% of Badger. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is GCI. Call one of the companies with service in Badger above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Badger?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Badger.

Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Badger home can get up to 2,500 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,500 Mbps, which 95.81% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Badger?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Badger you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.10% of Badger homes.
- Cable is fastest for 94.71% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.11%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Badger homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Badger, along with details on where in Badger and at what speeds.
GCI Cable in Badger, AK

GCI cable coverage
About 95.81%, or 16,471 people, have GCI cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Badger area. GCI is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Badger.
GCI cable download speeds
GCI is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Badger. Versus other cable providers in the area, GCI cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Badger. The fastest plan anyone in Badger can order from GCI goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and all Badger customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
GCI cable upload speeds
In Badger download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for GCI cable. Compared to other ISPs, GCI is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Badger cable providers. GCI offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Badger is up to 75 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Badger Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Badger or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Badger compare to the rest of Alaska?
Cable internet speeds in Badger are much faster versus the average speeds in Alaska: 0.00 Mbps in Alaska versus 2,500 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Alaska is 0.00% versus 95.81% in Badger.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Badger are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- North Pole, AK: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Fort Wainwright, AK: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Steele Creek, AK: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- South Van Horn, AK: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Farmers Loop, AK: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Fairbanks, AK: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- College, AK: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Ester, AK: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Tanana, AK: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- eielson-afb-ak: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Perry, FL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Mechanicville, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Mercedita, PR: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Merrill, WI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Minden, LA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- North Potomac, MD: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- North Reading, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Dandridge, TN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Crowley, LA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Othello, WA: less cable coverage, slower speeds


