In Ketchikan there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 99.55% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 25 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 Ketchikan, AK.
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Ketchikan, AK Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Ketchikan
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 Ketchikan are not shown.
Ketchikan Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Ketchikan is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 99.55% of Ketchikan. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is KPU. Call one of the companies with service in Ketchikan above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Ketchikan?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Ketchikan.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Ketchikan home can get up to 25 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 25 Mbps, which 99.55% of residents can get.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Ketchikan?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ketchikan you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Ketchikan homes.
- Cable is fastest for 99.55% 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 Ketchikan homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ketchikan, along with details on where in Ketchikan and at what speeds.
KPU DSL in Ketchikan, AK
KPU DSL coverage
About 99.55%, or 11,752 people, have KPU DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, west, southwest, southeast, central, and northwest Ketchikan area. KPU is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Ketchikan.
KPU DSL download speeds
KPU is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ketchikan. Versus other DSL providers in the area, KPU DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ketchikan. The fastest plan anyone in Ketchikan can order from KPU goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Ketchikan customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
KPU DSL upload speeds
In Ketchikan download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for KPU DSL. Compared to other ISPs, KPU is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ketchikan DSL providers. KPU offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ketchikan is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Ketchikan DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ketchikan or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Ketchikan compare to the rest of Alaska?
DSL internet speeds in Ketchikan are much faster versus the average speeds in Alaska: 0.00 Mbps in Alaska versus 25 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Alaska is 0.00% versus 99.55% in Ketchikan.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ketchikan 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
- Saxman, AK: less DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Mud Bay, AK: less DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Metlakatla, AK: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Thorne Bay, AK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hydaburg, AK: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Klawock, AK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Craig, AK: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Naukati Bay, AK: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Coffman Cove, AK: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wrangell, AK: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Camp Verde, AZ: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Williamston, SC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Claiborne, LA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cheraw, SC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wills Point, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Windsor Locks, CT: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cedar Creek, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Carbondale, PA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wytheville, VA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Campton Hills, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds