In Nome Census Area there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 76.16% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 35 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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Nome Census Area, AK Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Nome Census Area
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 Nome Census Area are not shown.
Nome Census Area Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Nome Census Area is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 76.16% of Nome Census Area. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is American Broadband. Call one of the companies with service in Nome Census Area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Nome Census Area?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Nome Census Area.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Nome Census Area home can get up to 35 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 50 Mbps, which 46.80% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 29.35% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Nome Census Area.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Nome Census Area, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Nome Census Area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Nome Census Area you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Nome Census Area homes.
- Cable is fastest for 36.34% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 39.82%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 13.31%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 10.53% of Nome Census Area homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Nome Census Area, along with details on where in Nome Census Area and at what speeds.
American Broadband DSL in Nome Census Area, AK
American Broadband DSL coverage
About 54.20%, or 5,445 people, have American Broadband DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, central, south, southeast, northwest, southwest, and east Nome Census Area area. American Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Nome Census Area.
American Broadband DSL download speeds
American Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nome Census Area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, American Broadband DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Nome Census Area. The fastest plan anyone in Nome Census Area can order from American Broadband goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Nome Census Area customers is up to 45 Mbps.
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- 86.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 13.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
American Broadband DSL upload speeds
In Nome Census Area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for American Broadband DSL. Compared to other ISPs, American Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Nome Census Area DSL providers. American Broadband offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nome Census Area is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, American Broadband customers can get speeds up to 8.8 Mbps.
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- 86.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 13.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
United Utilities DSL in Nome Census Area, AK
United Utilities DSL coverage
About 21.96%, or 2,206 people, have United Utilities DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest and southeast Nome Census Area area. United Utilities is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Nome Census Area.
United Utilities DSL download speeds
United Utilities is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nome Census Area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, United Utilities DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nome Census Area. The fastest plan anyone in Nome Census Area can order from United Utilities goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Nome Census Area customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
United Utilities DSL upload speeds
In Nome Census Area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for United Utilities DSL. Compared to other ISPs, United Utilities is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Nome Census Area DSL providers. United Utilities offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nome Census Area is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Nome Census Area DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Nome Census Area or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Nome Census Area compare to the rest of Alaska?
DSL internet speeds in Nome Census Area are much faster versus the average speeds in Alaska: 0.00 Mbps in Alaska versus 35 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Alaska is 0.00% versus 76.16% in Nome Census Area.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Nome Census Area 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Kusilvak Census Area, AK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Northwest Arctic Borough, AK: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Bethel Census Area, AK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Dillingham Census Area, AK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Bristol Bay Borough, AK: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Denali Borough, AK: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- North Slope Borough, AK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lake and Peninsula Borough, AK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Washington County, GA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Bristol Bay Borough, AK: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Butler County, NE: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Walthall County, MS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Warren County, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Warren County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Waseca County, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Washburn County, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Washington County, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds