In Northwest Arctic Borough there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 8.03% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 2,500 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 Northwest Arctic Borough, AK.
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Northwest Arctic Borough, AK Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Provider in Northwest Arctic 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 Northwest Arctic Borough are not shown.
Northwest Arctic Borough 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 Northwest Arctic Borough is fiber internet available?

Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 8.03% of Northwest Arctic Borough. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is GCI. Call one of the companies with service in Northwest Arctic Borough above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Northwest Arctic Borough?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Northwest Arctic Borough.

Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Northwest Arctic Borough home can get up to 2,500 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 2,500 Mbps, which 8.03% of residents can get.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Northwest Arctic Borough?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Northwest Arctic Borough you live. In general, dsl competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 8.03% of Northwest Arctic Borough homes.
- Cable is fastest for 39.19% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 48.49%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 4.29% of Northwest Arctic Borough homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Northwest Arctic Borough, along with details on where in Northwest Arctic Borough and at what speeds.
GCI Fiber in Northwest Arctic Borough, AK

GCI fiber coverage
About 8.03%, or 626 people, have GCI fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and southwest Northwest Arctic 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 Northwest Arctic Borough.
GCI fiber download speeds
GCI is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northwest Arctic Borough. Versus other fiber providers in the area, GCI fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Northwest Arctic Borough. The fastest plan anyone in Northwest Arctic Borough can order from GCI goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and all Northwest Arctic Borough customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
GCI fiber upload speeds
In Northwest Arctic Borough download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for GCI fiber. Compared to other ISPs, GCI is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Northwest Arctic Borough fiber providers. GCI offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Northwest Arctic Borough is up to 75 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Northwest Arctic Borough Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Northwest Arctic Borough or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Northwest Arctic Borough compare to the rest of Alaska?
Fiber internet speeds in Northwest Arctic Borough are much faster versus the average speeds in Alaska: 0.00 Mbps in Alaska versus 2,500 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Alaska is 0.00% versus 8.03% in Northwest Arctic Borough.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Northwest Arctic 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
- North Slope Borough, AK: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Denali Borough, AK: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bethel Census Area, AK: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Anchorage Municipality, AK: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Copper River Census Area, AK: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lake and Peninsula Borough, AK: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Bayfield County, WI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Weston County, WY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- West Feliciana Parish, LA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- West Carroll Parish, LA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Wells County, ND: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Watonwan County, MN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Washita County, OK: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Blaine County, NE: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Billings County, ND: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bear Lake County, ID: more fiber coverage, slower speeds


