In University Area there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 92.63% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 40 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 University Area, Anchorage, AK.
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University Area, Anchorage, AK Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in University 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 University Area are not shown.
University Area Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in University Area is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 92.63% of University Area. 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 University Area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in University Area?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in University Area.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average University Area home can get up to 40 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the neighborhood is 75 Mbps, which 18.05% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 13.30% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in University Area.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of University Area, and slower in the southwest areas of the neighborhood.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in University Area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in University Area you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of University Area homes.
- Cable is fastest for 94.28% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 5.72% of University Area homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in University Area, along with details on where in University Area and at what speeds.
Alaska Communications DSL in University Area, Anchorage, AK
Alaska Communications DSL coverage
About 92.63%, or 9,267 people, have Alaska Communications DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, east, northeast, central, southeast, north, south, and northwest University Area area. Alaska Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of University Area.
Alaska Communications DSL download speeds
Alaska Communications is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in University Area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Alaska Communications DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout University Area. The fastest plan anyone in University Area can order from Alaska Communications goes up to 75 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for University Area customers is up to 40 Mbps.
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- 19.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 15.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 15.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 19.7% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 14.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 14.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications DSL upload speeds
In University Area 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 University Area DSL providers. Alaska Communications offers 10 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in University Area is up to 50 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 16 Mbps.
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- 16.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 6.9% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 28.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 23.1% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 14.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
University Area DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to University Area or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in University Area compare to the rest of Anchorage?
DSL internet speeds in University Area are much faster versus the average speeds in Anchorage: 0.00 Mbps in Anchorage versus 40 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar DSL availability compared to the neighborhood. Average DSL coverage in Anchorage is 0.00% versus 92.63% in University Area.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around University 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Scenic Foothills, Anchorage, AK: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Russian Jack Park, Anchorage, AK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Airport Heights, Anchorage, AK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Campbell Park, Anchorage, AK: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Rogers Park, Anchorage, AK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Northeast, Anchorage, AK: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Mountain View, Anchorage, AK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Fairview, Anchorage, AK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Abbott Loop, Anchorage, AK: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Midtown, Anchorage, AK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Bitter Lake, Seattle, WA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Woodstock, Portland, OR: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Western Hills Yarborough, Shreveport, LA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Vista, Boise, ID: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Village East, Aurora, CO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Van Mall, Vancouver, WA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Twin Lakes, Federal Way, WA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Southcrest, San Diego, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- South Side, Scranton, PA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Silver Terrace, San Francisco, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds