In Petersburg Census Area there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 45.35% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 42 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 Petersburg Census Area, AK.
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Petersburg Census Area, AK Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Petersburg 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 Petersburg Census Area are not shown.
Petersburg Census Area Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Petersburg Census Area is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 45.35% of Petersburg Census Area. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Alaska Telephone Company. Call one of the companies with service in Petersburg Census Area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Petersburg Census Area?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Petersburg Census Area.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Petersburg Census Area home can get up to 42 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 50 Mbps, which 32.11% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.80% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Petersburg Census Area.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Petersburg Census Area, and slower in the central areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Petersburg Census Area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Petersburg 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 Petersburg Census Area homes.
- Cable is fastest for 94.88% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.53%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.59% of Petersburg Census Area homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Petersburg Census Area, along with details on where in Petersburg Census Area and at what speeds.
Alaska Power & Telephone Company DSL in Petersburg Census Area, AK
Alaska Telephone Company DSL coverage
About 45.35%, or 1,541 people, have Alaska Telephone Company DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Petersburg Census Area area. Alaska Telephone Company is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Petersburg Census Area.
Alaska Power & Telephone Company DSL download speeds
Alaska Telephone Company is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Petersburg Census Area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Alaska Telephone Company DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Petersburg Census Area. The fastest plan anyone in Petersburg Census Area can order from Alaska Telephone Company goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Petersburg Census Area customers is up to 42 Mbps.
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- 70.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 23.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Alaska Power & Telephone Company DSL upload speeds
In Petersburg Census Area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Alaska Telephone Company DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Alaska Telephone Company is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Petersburg Census Area DSL providers. Alaska Telephone Company offers 3 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 Petersburg Census Area is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Alaska Telephone Company customers can get speeds up to 7.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 70.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 23.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Petersburg Census Area DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Petersburg Census Area or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Petersburg Census Area compare to the rest of Alaska?
DSL internet speeds in Petersburg Census Area are much faster versus the average speeds in Alaska: 0.00 Mbps in Alaska versus 42 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Alaska is 0.00% versus 45.35% in Petersburg Census Area.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Petersburg 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
- Wrangell City and Borough, AK: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sitka City and Borough, AK: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Juneau City and Borough, AK: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Haines Borough, AK: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Skagway Municipality, AK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Chugach Census Area, AK: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Copper River Census Area, AK: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Russell County, KS: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Haskell County, KS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Haskell County, OK: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Haskell County, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Rock County, NE: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Rooks County, KS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Rosebud County, MT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Runnels County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Rush County, KS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hartley County, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds