In Anchorage there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 89.51% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 23 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 DSL internet providers in Anchorage, AK.
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Anchorage, AK Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Anchorage
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 Anchorage are not shown.
Anchorage Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Anchorage is DSL internet available?
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DSL is available in 89.51% of Anchorage. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Alaska Communications. Call one of the companies with service in Anchorage above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Anchorage?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Anchorage.
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The average Anchorage home can get up to 23 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 120 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 50.90% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Anchorage.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Anchorage, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Anchorage?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Anchorage you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 4.83% of Anchorage homes.
- Cable is fastest for 93.55% 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 Anchorage homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Anchorage, along with details on where in Anchorage and at what speeds.
Alaska Communications DSL in Anchorage, AK
Alaska Communications DSL coverage
About 89.50%, or 217,484 people, have Alaska Communications DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Anchorage area. Alaska Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Anchorage.
Alaska Communications DSL download speeds
Alaska Communications is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Anchorage. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Alaska Communications DSL is the slowest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Anchorage. The fastest plan anyone in Anchorage can order from Alaska Communications goes up to 75 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Anchorage customers is up to 23 Mbps.
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- 6.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 6.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 12.8% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 9.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 56.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications DSL upload speeds
In Anchorage download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Alaska Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Alaska Communications is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Anchorage DSL providers. Alaska Communications offers 10 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Anchorage is up to 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Alaska Communications customers can get speeds up to 6.9 Mbps.
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- 4.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 9.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 11.0% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 56.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Anchorage DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Anchorage or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Anchorage compare to the rest of Alaska?
DSL internet speeds in Anchorage are much faster versus the average speeds in Alaska: 0.00 Mbps in Alaska versus 23 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Alaska is 0.00% versus 89.51% in Anchorage.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Anchorage are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL 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
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