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In Sterling there are 2 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 99.18% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 445 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 Sterling, AK.
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Sterling, AK Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Sterling
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 Sterling are not shown.
Sterling Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Sterling is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 99.18% of Sterling. 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 Sterling above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Sterling?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Sterling.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Sterling home can get up to 445 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 21.39% 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 Sterling.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Sterling, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Sterling?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Sterling you live. In general, satellite competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Sterling homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 99.18%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Sterling homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Sterling, along with details on where in Sterling and at what speeds.
Alaska Communications Fixed Wireless in Sterling, AK
Alaska Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 98.86%, or 4,090 people, have Alaska Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Sterling area. Alaska Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Sterling.
Alaska Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Alaska Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sterling. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Alaska Communications fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Sterling. The fastest plan anyone in Sterling can order from Alaska Communications goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Sterling customers is up to 99 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 97.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Sterling 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 Sterling fixed wireless providers. Alaska Communications 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 Sterling is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Alaska Communications customers can get speeds up to 20 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 97.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
SPITwSPOTS Fixed Wireless in Sterling, AK
SPITwSPOTS fixed wireless coverage
About 96.28%, or 3,983 people, have SPITwSPOTS fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Sterling area. SPITwSPOTS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Sterling.
SPITwSPOTS fixed wireless download speeds
SPITwSPOTS is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sterling. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, SPITwSPOTS fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Sterling. The fastest plan anyone in Sterling can order from SPITwSPOTS goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Sterling customers is up to 456 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 22.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 77.8% up to 300.0 Mbps
SPITwSPOTS fixed wireless upload speeds
In Sterling download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for SPITwSPOTS fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, SPITwSPOTS is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Sterling fixed wireless providers. SPITwSPOTS 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 Sterling is up to 200 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 75 Mbps. On average, SPITwSPOTS customers can get speeds up to 103 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 22.2% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 77.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
Sterling Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Sterling or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in Sterling compare to the rest of Alaska?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Sterling are much faster versus the average speeds in Alaska: 0.00 Mbps in Alaska versus 445 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 99.18% in Sterling.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Sterling 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
- Soldotna, AK: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Kalifornsky, AK: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Kenai, AK: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Nikiski, AK: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Kasilof, AK: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Clam Gulch, AK: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Cohoe, AK: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Tyonek, AK: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Ninilchik, AK: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Happy Valley, AK: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Burbank, WA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Leonardo, NJ: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Decatur, MI: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Conestoga, PA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Carmel Valley, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Cadiz, OH: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Collinsville, MS: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Port Barre, LA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- York Springs, PA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Rembert, SC: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds