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In Nome Census Area there is 1 residential Fixed Wireless provider covering 29.48% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 10 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 Nome Census Area, AK.
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Nome Census Area, AK Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Provider in Nome Census Area
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 Nome Census Area are not shown.
Nome Census Area Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Nome Census Area is fixed wireless internet available?

Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 29.48% of Nome Census Area. Areas in green have fixed wireless 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 Nome Census Area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Nome Census Area?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Nome Census Area.

Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Nome Census Area home can get up to 10 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the county is 10 Mbps, which 29.48% of residents can get.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Nome Census Area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Nome Census Area you live. In general, dsl competes most often with fixed wireless in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Nome Census Area homes.
- Cable is fastest for 36.34% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 39.82%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 13.31%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 10.53% of Nome Census Area homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Nome Census Area, along with details on where in Nome Census Area and at what speeds.
GCI Fixed Wireless in Nome Census Area, AK

GCI fixed wireless coverage
About 29.48%, or 2,962 people, have GCI fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, and northeast Nome Census Area area. GCI is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Nome Census Area.
GCI fixed wireless download speeds
GCI is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nome Census Area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, GCI fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nome Census Area. The fastest plan anyone in Nome Census Area can order from GCI goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Nome Census Area customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
GCI fixed wireless upload speeds
In Nome Census Area 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 the fastest compared to other Nome Census Area fixed wireless providers. GCI offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nome Census Area is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Nome Census Area Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Nome Census Area or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in Nome Census Area compare to the rest of Alaska?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Nome Census Area are much faster versus the average speeds in Alaska: 0.00 Mbps in Alaska versus 10 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the county. Average fixed wireless coverage in Alaska is 0.00% versus 29.48% in Nome Census Area.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Nome Census Area 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 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
- Kusilvak Census Area, AK: more fixed wireless coverage, similar speeds
- Bethel Census Area, AK: more fixed wireless coverage, similar speeds
- Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK: less fixed wireless coverage, similar speeds
- Dillingham Census Area, AK: more fixed wireless coverage, similar speeds
- Lake and Peninsula Borough, AK: more fixed wireless coverage, similar speeds
- Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Anchorage Municipality, AK: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Washington County, GA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Boyd County, NE: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Butler County, NE: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Walthall County, MS: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Warren County, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Warren County, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Waseca County, MN: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Washburn County, WI: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Washington County, AL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Bowman County, ND: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds


