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In Alaska there are 5 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 61.56% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 261 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 Fixed Wireless internet providers in Alaska.
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Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Alaska
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
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Alaska is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 61.56% of Alaska. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is SPITwSPOTS. Call one of the companies with service in Alaska above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Alaska?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Alaska.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Alaska home can get up to 261 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the state is 1,000 Mbps, which 4.60% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 4.63% 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.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Alaska, and slower in the northwest areas of the state.
Is fixed wireless 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 fixed wireless 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.
Fixed Wireless 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.
Borealis Broadband Fixed Wireless in Alaska
Borealis Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 35.29%, or 258,779 people, have Borealis Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the central Alaska area. Borealis Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Alaska.
Borealis Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Borealis Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alaska. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Borealis Broadband fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Alaska. The fastest plan anyone in Alaska can order from Borealis Broadband goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Alaska customers is up to 166 Mbps.
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- 66.2% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 33.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
Borealis Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Alaska download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Borealis Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Borealis Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Alaska fixed wireless providers. Borealis Broadband 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 200 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Borealis Broadband customers can get speeds up to 166 Mbps.
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- 66.2% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 33.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications Fixed Wireless in Alaska
Alaska Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 24.04%, or 176,291 people, have Alaska Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the central, west, north, southwest, northeast, and southeast Alaska area. Alaska Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Alaska.
Alaska Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Alaska Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alaska. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Alaska Communications fixed wireless is above average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Alaska. The fastest plan anyone in Alaska can order from Alaska Communications goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Alaska customers is up to 181 Mbps.
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- 34.1% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 37.0% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 18.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Alaska download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Alaska Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Alaska Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Alaska fixed wireless 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 100 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 58 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 34.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 37.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 16.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 9.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
SPITwSPOTS Fixed Wireless in Alaska
SPITwSPOTS fixed wireless coverage
About 18.62%, or 136,577 people, have SPITwSPOTS fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the north, northeast, west, southwest, and central Alaska area. SPITwSPOTS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Alaska.
SPITwSPOTS fixed wireless download speeds
SPITwSPOTS is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alaska. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, SPITwSPOTS fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Alaska. The fastest plan anyone in Alaska can order from SPITwSPOTS goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 200 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Alaska customers is up to 470 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 24.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 72.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 200.0 Mbps
SPITwSPOTS fixed wireless upload speeds
In Alaska download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for SPITwSPOTS fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, SPITwSPOTS is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Alaska fixed wireless providers. SPITwSPOTS offers 3 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 200 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 50 Mbps. On average, SPITwSPOTS customers can get speeds up to 105 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 24.7% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 72.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
GCI Fixed Wireless in Alaska
GCI fixed wireless coverage
About 3.80%, or 27,855 people, have GCI fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the west, northwest, southwest, northeast, and north 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 fixed wireless download speeds
GCI is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alaska. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, GCI fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alaska. The fastest plan anyone in Alaska can order from GCI goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Alaska customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
GCI fixed wireless upload speeds
In Alaska download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for GCI fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, GCI is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Alaska fixed wireless 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 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
SnowCloud Services Fixed Wireless in Alaska
SnowCloud Services fixed wireless coverage
About 2.22%, or 16,303 people, have SnowCloud Services fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southeast Alaska area. SnowCloud Services is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Alaska.
SnowCloud Services fixed wireless download speeds
SnowCloud Services is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alaska. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, SnowCloud Services fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alaska. The fastest plan anyone in Alaska can order from SnowCloud Services goes up to 200 Mbps, and all Alaska customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
SnowCloud Services fixed wireless upload speeds
In Alaska download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for SnowCloud Services fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, SnowCloud Services is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Alaska fixed wireless providers. SnowCloud Services offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alaska is up to 30 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
Alaska Fixed Wireless 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 fixed wireless internet in Alaska compare to the rest of the United States?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Alaska are much faster versus the average speeds in the United States: 0.00 Mbps in the United States versus 261 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the state. Average fixed wireless coverage in the United States is 0.00% versus 61.56% in Alaska.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless 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.
What does fixed wireless 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 fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Oregon: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Montana: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Idaho: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Nevada: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- North Dakota: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Wyoming: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- California: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Utah: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- South Dakota: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
States with Similar Populations
- Puerto Rico: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Hawaii: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Maine: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Florida: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Michigan: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- New Hampshire: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Oregon: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Texas: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Vermont: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Washington: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds