In Lakes there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 96.43% 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 Lakes, AK.
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Cable Internet Service Provider in Lakes
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 Lakes are not shown.
Lakes 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 Lakes is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 96.43% of Lakes. 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 Lakes above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Lakes?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Lakes.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Lakes 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 96.43% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Lakes?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lakes you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.46% of Lakes homes.
- Cable is fastest for 96.43% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Lakes homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lakes, along with details on where in Lakes and at what speeds.
GCI Cable in Lakes, AK
GCI cable coverage
About 96.43%, or 8,256 people, have GCI cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Lakes area. GCI is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Lakes.
GCI cable download speeds
GCI is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lakes. Versus other cable providers in the area, GCI cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lakes. The fastest plan anyone in Lakes can order from GCI goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and all Lakes customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
GCI cable upload speeds
In Lakes 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 Lakes cable providers. GCI offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lakes is up to 75 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Lakes Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lakes or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Lakes compare to the rest of Alaska?
Cable internet speeds in Lakes 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 96.43% in Lakes.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lakes 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
- Wasilla, AK: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Gateway, AK: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Tanaina, AK: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Palmer, AK: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Meadow Lakes, AK: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Knik-Fairview, AK: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Lazy Mountain, AK: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Chugiak, AK: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Peters Creek, AK: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Eagle River, AK: less cable coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Rocky Face, GA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Memphis, FL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Meridianville, AL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Merrydale, LA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Ridgeway, VA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- River Oaks, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Riverside, CT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Riverside, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Riviera Beach, MD: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Robertsville, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds