In Big Lake there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 67.43% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 101 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.
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Big Lake, AK Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Big Lake
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 Big Lake are not shown.
Big Lake Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Big Lake is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 67.43% of Big Lake. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is MTA. Call one of the companies with service in Big Lake above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Big Lake?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Big Lake.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Big Lake home can get up to 101 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 120 Mbps, which 48.90% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.91% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Big Lake.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Big Lake, and slower in the south areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Big Lake?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Big Lake you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 36.53% of Big Lake homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 30.90%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 32.57% of Big Lake homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Big Lake, along with details on where in Big Lake and at what speeds.
MTA Solutions DSL in Big Lake, AK
MTA DSL coverage
About 67.43%, or 2,998 people, have MTA DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Big Lake area. MTA is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Big Lake.
MTA Solutions DSL download speeds
MTA is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Big Lake. Versus other DSL providers in the area, MTA DSL is the fastest. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout Big Lake. The fastest plan anyone in Big Lake can order from MTA goes up to 120 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Big Lake customers is up to 101 Mbps.
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- 72.5% up to 120.0 Mbps
- 10.1% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 3.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 4.9% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
MTA Solutions DSL upload speeds
In Big Lake download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for MTA DSL. Compared to other ISPs, MTA is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Big Lake DSL providers. MTA 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 Big Lake is up to 60 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, MTA customers can get speeds up to 48 Mbps.
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- 69.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 12.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 3.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 4.9% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Big Lake DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Big Lake or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Big Lake compare to the rest of Alaska?
DSL internet speeds in Big Lake are much faster versus the average speeds in Alaska: 0.00 Mbps in Alaska versus 101 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Alaska is 0.00% versus 67.43% in Big Lake.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Big Lake 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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Cities with Similar Populations
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