Fiber Optic Internet Providers and TV Companies in Alaska


In Alaska there are 5 residential Fiber providers covering 26.75% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 1,098 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 Fiber internet providers in Alaska.

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Alaska Availability Maps

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in Alaska

MTA Solutions | Fiber

Availability:

11.29%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Alaska Communications | Fiber

Availability:

8.04%

Avg. Speed:

1,085 Mbps

GCI | Fiber

Availability:

2.04%

Avg. Speed:

2,500 Mbps

KPU | Fiber

Availability:

1.88%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Alaska Power & Telephone Company | Fiber

Availability:

1.38%

Avg. Speed:

914 Mbps

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 Alaska are not shown.

 

Alaska Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

Viasat Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Alaska is fiber internet available?

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Fiber is available in 26.75% of Alaska. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is MTA. Call one of the companies with service in Alaska above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Alaska?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Alaska.

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The average Alaska home can get up to 1,098 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the state is 2,500 Mbps, which 5.32% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Alaska.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Alaska, and slower in the west areas of the state.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Alaska?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Alaska you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the state.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 10.17% of Alaska homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 69.94% of the state.
  • DSL is fastest for 6.08%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 8.36%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 5.45% of Alaska homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Alaska, along with details on where in Alaska and at what speeds.

MTA Solutions Fiber in Alaska

MTA fiber coverage

About 11.29%, or 82,770 people, have MTA fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the central, north, and northeast Alaska area. MTA is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Alaska.

 

MTA Solutions fiber download speeds

MTA is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alaska. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MTA fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alaska. The fastest plan anyone in Alaska can order from MTA goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Alaska customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to MTA Solutions customers in Alaska. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

MTA Solutions fiber upload speeds

In Alaska download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for MTA fiber. Compared to other ISPs, MTA is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Alaska fiber providers. MTA offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alaska is up to 200 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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MTA's Alaska fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Alaska Communications Fiber in Alaska

Alaska Communications fiber coverage

About 8.04%, or 58,971 people, have Alaska Communications fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the central, north, southeast, northeast, west, southwest, and northwest Alaska area. Alaska Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Alaska.

 

Alaska Communications fiber download speeds

Alaska Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alaska. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Alaska Communications fiber is above average. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Alaska. The fastest plan anyone in Alaska can order from Alaska Communications goes up to 2,500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Alaska customers is up to 1,085 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Alaska Communications customers in Alaska. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 40.7% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
  • 1.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 13.3% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 1.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 39.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 3.4% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Alaska Communications fiber upload speeds

In Alaska download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Alaska Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Alaska Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Alaska fiber providers. Alaska Communications offers 9 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alaska is up to 2,500 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 1,032 Mbps.

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Alaska Communications's Alaska fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 40.7% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
  • 1.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 13.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 1.6% up to 30.0 Mbps
  • 0.5% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 37.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 3.4% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

GCI Fiber in Alaska

GCI fiber coverage

About 2.04%, or 14,990 people, have GCI fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southwest, central, north, northwest, and northeast Alaska area. GCI is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Alaska.

 

GCI fiber download speeds

GCI is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alaska. Versus other fiber providers in the area, GCI fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alaska. The fastest plan anyone in Alaska can order from GCI goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and all Alaska customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to GCI customers in Alaska. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps

 

GCI fiber upload speeds

In Alaska download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for GCI fiber. Compared to other ISPs, GCI is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Alaska fiber providers. GCI offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alaska is up to 75 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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GCI's Alaska fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 75.0 Mbps

 

 

 

KPU Fiber in Alaska

KPU fiber coverage

About 1.88%, or 13,783 people, have KPU fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southeast Alaska area. KPU is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Alaska.

 

KPU fiber download speeds

KPU is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alaska. Versus other fiber providers in the area, KPU fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alaska. The fastest plan anyone in Alaska can order from KPU goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Alaska customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to KPU customers in Alaska. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

KPU fiber upload speeds

In Alaska download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for KPU fiber. Compared to other ISPs, KPU is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Alaska fiber providers. KPU offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alaska is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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KPU's Alaska fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Alaska Power & Telephone Company Fiber in Alaska

Alaska Telephone Company fiber coverage

About 1.38%, or 10,150 people, have Alaska Telephone Company fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southeast and northeast Alaska area. Alaska Telephone Company is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Alaska.

 

Alaska Power & Telephone Company fiber download speeds

Alaska Telephone Company is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alaska. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Alaska Telephone Company fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Alaska. The fastest plan anyone in Alaska can order from Alaska Telephone Company goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 250 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Alaska customers is up to 914 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Alaska Power & Telephone Company customers in Alaska. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 84.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 13.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 2.8% up to 250.0 Mbps

 

Alaska Power & Telephone Company fiber upload speeds

In Alaska download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Alaska Telephone Company fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Alaska Telephone Company is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Alaska fiber providers. Alaska Telephone Company offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alaska is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 50 Mbps. On average, Alaska Telephone Company customers can get speeds up to 99 Mbps.

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Alaska Telephone Company's Alaska fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 97.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 2.8% up to 50.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Alaska Fiber by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Alaska or any of the areas nearby.

How does fiber internet in Alaska compare to the rest of the United States?

Fiber internet speeds in Alaska are much faster versus the average speeds in the United States: 0.00 Mbps in the United States versus 1,098 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar fiber availability compared to the state. Average fiber coverage in the United States is 0.00% versus 26.75% in Alaska.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Alaska are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
996931.68%
9967793.55%
995870.37%
9968696.98%
9967448.10%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
9964566.92%
9956732.67%
9957743.11%
9950412.89%
9965461.41%

What does fiber internet look like in other states?

Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.

Nearby States

  • Washington: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Oregon: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Montana: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Idaho: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Nevada: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • North Dakota: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Wyoming: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • California: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Utah: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • South Dakota: more fiber coverage, faster speeds

States with Similar Populations

  • Puerto Rico: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Hawaii: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Maine: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Florida: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Michigan: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • New Hampshire: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Oregon: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Texas: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Vermont: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Washington: more fiber coverage, faster speeds