In Bethel Census Area there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 33.89% of the county. 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 Bethel Census Area, AK.
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Bethel Census Area, AK Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Bethel Census Area
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 Bethel Census Area are not shown.
Bethel Census Area Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Bethel Census Area is cable internet available?

Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 33.89% of Bethel Census Area. 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 Bethel Census Area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Bethel Census Area?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Bethel Census Area.

Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Bethel Census Area home can get up to 2,500 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 2,500 Mbps, which 33.89% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Bethel Census Area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Bethel Census Area you live. In general, dsl competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 9.61% of Bethel Census Area homes.
- Cable is fastest for 33.89% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 33.57%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 21.07%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.86% of Bethel Census Area homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Bethel Census Area, along with details on where in Bethel Census Area and at what speeds.
GCI Cable in Bethel Census Area, AK

GCI cable coverage
About 33.89%, or 6,325 people, have GCI cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central Bethel Census Area area. GCI is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Bethel Census Area.
GCI cable download speeds
GCI is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bethel Census Area. Versus other cable providers in the area, GCI cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bethel Census Area. The fastest plan anyone in Bethel Census Area can order from GCI goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and all Bethel Census Area customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
GCI cable upload speeds
In Bethel Census Area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for GCI cable. Compared to other ISPs, GCI is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bethel Census Area cable providers. GCI offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bethel Census Area is up to 75 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Bethel Census Area Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Bethel Census Area or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Bethel Census Area compare to the rest of Alaska?
Cable internet speeds in Bethel Census Area are much faster versus the average speeds in Alaska: 0.00 Mbps in Alaska versus 2,500 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Alaska is 0.00% versus 33.89% in Bethel Census Area.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Bethel Census Area 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Dillingham Census Area, AK: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Nome Census Area, AK: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Kodiak Island Borough, AK: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Anchorage Municipality, AK: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Northwest Arctic Borough, AK: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Chugach Census Area, AK: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK: more cable coverage, similar speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Texas County, MO: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Evans County, GA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Tallahatchie County, MS: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Gooding County, ID: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Taylor County, WI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Barton County, MO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Teller County, CO: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Barnwell County, SC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Barnes County, ND: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Beaverhead County, MT: more cable coverage, slower speeds


