In Fairbanks there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 35.27% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 2,334 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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Fairbanks, AK Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Fairbanks
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 Fairbanks are not shown.
Fairbanks Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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
Where in Fairbanks is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 35.27% of Fairbanks. Areas in green have fiber 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 Fairbanks above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Fairbanks?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Fairbanks.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Fairbanks home can get up to 2,334 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 2,500 Mbps, which 32.24% 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 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Fairbanks.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Fairbanks, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Fairbanks?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Fairbanks you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 32.68% of Fairbanks homes.
- Cable is fastest for 51.87% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 13.86%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.56% of Fairbanks homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Fairbanks, along with details on where in Fairbanks and at what speeds.
Alaska Communications Fiber in Fairbanks, AK
Alaska Communications fiber coverage
About 31.38%, or 11,041 people, have Alaska Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, east, central, northwest, north, northeast, southwest, and southeast Fairbanks area. Alaska Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Fairbanks.
Alaska Communications fiber download speeds
Alaska Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairbanks. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Alaska Communications fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Fairbanks. The fastest plan anyone in Fairbanks can order from Alaska Communications goes up to 2,500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Fairbanks customers is up to 2,390 Mbps.
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- 93.4% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications fiber upload speeds
In Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks fiber providers. Alaska Communications offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairbanks is up to 2,500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Alaska Communications customers can get speeds up to 2,341 Mbps.
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- 93.4% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
GCI Fiber in Fairbanks, AK
GCI fiber coverage
About 2.92%, or 1,027 people, have GCI fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Fairbanks area. GCI is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Fairbanks.
GCI fiber download speeds
GCI is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairbanks. Versus other fiber providers in the area, GCI fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fairbanks. The fastest plan anyone in Fairbanks can order from GCI goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and all Fairbanks customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
GCI fiber upload speeds
In Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks fiber providers. GCI offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairbanks is up to 75 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Fairbanks Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Fairbanks or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Fairbanks compare to the rest of Alaska?
Fiber internet speeds in Fairbanks are much faster versus the average speeds in Alaska: 0.00 Mbps in Alaska versus 2,334 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Alaska is 0.00% versus 35.27% in Fairbanks.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Fairbanks are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber 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
- College, AK: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Farmers Loop, AK: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Steele Creek, AK: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Badger, AK: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Eielson Afb, AK: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Usibelli, AK: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Healy, AK: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Delta Junction, AK: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Denali National Park, AK: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- south-van-horn-ak: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Staunton, VA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fair Lawn, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fairhope, AL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Farmers Branch, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Farmington, MN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Gaffney, SC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Glendale Heights, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Redan, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Rubidoux, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Seneca, SC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds