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In Anchorage there are 2 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 96.09% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 192 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 Anchorage, AK.
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Anchorage, AK Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Anchorage
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 Anchorage are not shown.
Anchorage Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Anchorage is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 96.09% of Anchorage. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Borealis Broadband. Call one of the companies with service in Anchorage above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Anchorage?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Anchorage.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Anchorage home can get up to 192 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 300 Mbps, which 17.50% 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 50 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Anchorage.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Anchorage, and slower in the east areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Anchorage?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Anchorage you live. In general, cable competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 4.83% of Anchorage homes.
- Cable is fastest for 93.55% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Anchorage homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Anchorage, along with details on where in Anchorage and at what speeds.
Borealis Broadband Fixed Wireless in Anchorage, AK
Borealis Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 95.54%, or 232,172 people, have Borealis Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Anchorage area. Borealis Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Anchorage.
Borealis Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Borealis Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Anchorage. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Borealis Broadband fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Anchorage. The fastest plan anyone in Anchorage can order from Borealis Broadband goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Anchorage customers is up to 166 Mbps.
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- 66.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 33.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
Borealis Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Anchorage download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Borealis Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Borealis Broadband is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Anchorage fixed wireless providers. Borealis Broadband offers 2 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 Anchorage 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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- 66.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 33.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications Fixed Wireless in Anchorage, AK
Alaska Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 40.42%, or 98,224 people, have Alaska Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Anchorage area. Alaska Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Anchorage.
Alaska Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Alaska Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Anchorage. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Alaska Communications fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Anchorage. The fastest plan anyone in Anchorage can order from Alaska Communications goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Anchorage customers is up to 215 Mbps.
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- 43.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 56.4% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Anchorage 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 the slowest compared to other Anchorage fixed wireless providers. Alaska Communications offers 4 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 Anchorage 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 72 Mbps.
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- 43.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 56.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Anchorage Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Anchorage or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in Anchorage compare to the rest of Alaska?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Anchorage are much faster versus the average speeds in Alaska: 0.00 Mbps in Alaska versus 192 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the city. Average fixed wireless coverage in Alaska is 0.00% versus 96.09% in Anchorage.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Anchorage 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 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
- Elmendorf Afb, AK: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Fort Richardson, AK: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Eagle River, AK: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Chugiak, AK: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Peters Creek, AK: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Girdwood, AK: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Tyonek, AK: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Whittier, AK: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Sterling, AK: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Nikiski, AK: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Brownsville, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Brooklyn, NY: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Bowie, MD: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Birmingham, AL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Bethlehem, PA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Buckeye, AZ: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Bloomington, MN: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Bridgeport, CT: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Bronx, NY: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Detroit, MI: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds