In Fairbanks North Star Borough there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 17.07% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 2,207 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 Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK.
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Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Fairbanks North Star Borough
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 North Star Borough are not shown.
Fairbanks North Star Borough Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Fairbanks North Star Borough is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 17.07% of Fairbanks North Star Borough. 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 North Star Borough above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Fairbanks North Star Borough?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Fairbanks North Star Borough.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Fairbanks North Star Borough home can get up to 2,207 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 2,500 Mbps, which 14.56% 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 North Star Borough.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Fairbanks North Star Borough, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Fairbanks North Star Borough?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Fairbanks North Star Borough you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 14.72% of Fairbanks North Star Borough homes.
- Cable is fastest for 59.35% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 11.99%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 13.59% of Fairbanks North Star Borough homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Fairbanks North Star Borough, along with details on where in Fairbanks North Star Borough and at what speeds.
Alaska Communications Fiber in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK
Alaska Communications fiber coverage
About 15.36%, or 14,695 people, have Alaska Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, northwest, north, northeast, east, and southeast Fairbanks North Star Borough 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 North Star Borough.
Alaska Communications fiber download speeds
Alaska Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairbanks North Star Borough. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Alaska Communications fiber is above average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Fairbanks North Star Borough. The fastest plan anyone in Fairbanks North Star Borough can order from Alaska Communications goes up to 2,500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Fairbanks North Star Borough customers is up to 2,174 Mbps.
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- 83.6% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 6.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications fiber upload speeds
In Fairbanks North Star Borough 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 North Star Borough fiber providers. Alaska Communications offers 5 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 Fairbanks North Star Borough 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 2,099 Mbps.
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- 83.6% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 6.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
GCI Fiber in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK
GCI fiber coverage
About 1.72%, or 1,643 people, have GCI fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, northeast, west, northwest, and north Fairbanks North Star Borough 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 North Star Borough.
GCI fiber download speeds
GCI is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairbanks North Star Borough. Versus other fiber providers in the area, GCI fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fairbanks North Star Borough. The fastest plan anyone in Fairbanks North Star Borough can order from GCI goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and all Fairbanks North Star Borough customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
GCI fiber upload speeds
In Fairbanks North Star Borough 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 North Star Borough fiber providers. GCI offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairbanks North Star Borough is up to 75 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Fairbanks North Star Borough Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Fairbanks North Star Borough or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Fairbanks North Star Borough compare to the rest of Alaska?
Fiber internet speeds in Fairbanks North Star Borough are much faster versus the average speeds in Alaska: 0.00 Mbps in Alaska versus 2,207 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Alaska is 0.00% versus 17.07% in Fairbanks North Star Borough.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Fairbanks North Star Borough 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 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
- Denali Borough, AK: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Copper River Census Area, AK: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Anchorage Municipality, AK: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Chugach Census Area, AK: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Northwest Arctic Borough, AK: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North Slope Borough, AK: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lake and Peninsula Borough, AK: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Wicomico County, MD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Elmore County, AL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- St. Clair County, AL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Island County, WA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Josephine County, OR: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Christian County, MO: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Campbell County, KY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Calvert County, MD: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Burke County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bowie County, TX: more fiber coverage, slower speeds