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In University Area there are 2 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 90.74% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 136 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.
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Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in University 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 University Area are not shown.
University Area Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in University Area is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 90.74% of University Area. 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 University Area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in University Area?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in University Area.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average University Area home can get up to 136 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the neighborhood is 300 Mbps, which 3.15% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 47.31% of homes can only purchase plans up to 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in University Area.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of University Area, and slower in the central areas of the neighborhood.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in University Area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in University Area you live. In general, cable competes most often with fixed wireless in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of University Area homes.
- Cable is fastest for 94.28% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 5.72% of University Area homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in University Area, along with details on where in University Area and at what speeds.
Borealis Broadband Fixed Wireless in University Area, Anchorage, AK
Borealis Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 90.74%, or 9,078 people, have Borealis Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire University Area area. Borealis Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of University Area.
Borealis Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Borealis Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in University Area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Borealis Broadband fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout University Area. The fastest plan anyone in University Area can order from Borealis Broadband goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for University Area customers is up to 117 Mbps.
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- 16.8% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 83.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
Borealis Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In University Area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Borealis Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Borealis Broadband is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other University Area fixed wireless providers. Borealis Broadband offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in University Area 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 117 Mbps.
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- 16.8% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 83.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications Fixed Wireless in University Area, Anchorage, AK
Alaska Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 35.54%, or 3,555 people, have Alaska Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east, southeast, northeast, southwest, north, and northwest University Area area. Alaska Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of University Area.
Alaska Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Alaska Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in University Area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Alaska Communications fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout University Area. The fastest plan anyone in University Area can order from Alaska Communications goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 150 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for University Area customers is up to 163 Mbps.
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- 8.9% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 91.1% up to 150.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In University Area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Alaska Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Alaska Communications is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other University Area fixed wireless providers. Alaska Communications offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in University Area is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 50 Mbps. On average, Alaska Communications customers can get speeds up to 54 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 8.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 91.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
University Area Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to University Area or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in University Area compare to the rest of Anchorage?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in University Area are much faster versus the average speeds in Anchorage: 0.00 Mbps in Anchorage versus 136 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fixed wireless coverage in Anchorage is 0.00% versus 90.74% in University Area.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around University 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Scenic Foothills, Anchorage, AK: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Russian Jack Park, Anchorage, AK: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Airport Heights, Anchorage, AK: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Campbell Park, Anchorage, AK: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Rogers Park, Anchorage, AK: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Northeast, Anchorage, AK: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Mountain View, Anchorage, AK: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Fairview, Anchorage, AK: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Abbott Loop, Anchorage, AK: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Midtown, Anchorage, AK: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Bitter Lake, Seattle, WA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Woodstock, Portland, OR: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Western Hills Yarborough, Shreveport, LA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Vista, Boise, ID: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Village East, Aurora, CO: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Van Mall, Vancouver, WA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Twin Lakes, Federal Way, WA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Southcrest, San Diego, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- South Side, Scranton, PA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Silver Terrace, San Francisco, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds