In Ester there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 87.03% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 43 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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DSL Internet Service Provider in Ester
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 Ester are not shown.
Ester Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Ester is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 87.03% of Ester. 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 Ester above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Ester?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Ester.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Ester home can get up to 43 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 75 Mbps, which 17.21% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 13.21% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Ester.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Ester, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Ester?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ester you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Ester homes.
- Cable is fastest for 25.30% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 3.60%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 70.06%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.04% of Ester homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ester, along with details on where in Ester and at what speeds.
Alaska Communications DSL in Ester, AK
Alaska Communications DSL coverage
About 87.03%, or 1,087 people, have Alaska Communications DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, northeast, central, southeast, southwest, and south Ester area. Alaska Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Ester.
Alaska Communications DSL download speeds
Alaska Communications is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ester. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Alaska Communications DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Ester. The fastest plan anyone in Ester 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 Ester customers is up to 43 Mbps.
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- 19.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 31.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 25.5% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 15.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications DSL upload speeds
In Ester 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 fastest compared to other Ester DSL providers. Alaska Communications offers 6 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 Ester is up to 40 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 13 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 19.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 9.4% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 24.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 26.1% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 15.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Ester DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ester or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Ester compare to the rest of Alaska?
DSL internet speeds in Ester are much faster versus the average speeds in Alaska: 0.00 Mbps in Alaska versus 43 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Alaska is 0.00% versus 87.03% in Ester.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ester 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
- College, AK: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- North Pole, AK: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Nenana, AK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
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