GCI is a large internet service provider in the United States, serving 1 state or territory: Alaska. Learn more about GCI's coverage and availability on this page.
Can I get GCI internet in my area?
The easiest way to find out is to click the link below.
You may enter your zip code to check local availability or view the map below before contacting GCI.
GCI Availability Map
Any Internet Availability
On the map you can see GCI's coverage area in the United States. Areas in green are most likely to have coverage, where some homes in yellow to red areas may not have coverage.
The table below shows coverage and average maximum speeds by state.
| State | Availaiblity | Average Best Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 78.99% | 2,370 Mbps |
How fast is GCI's internet?
Internet Download Speed
The map above shows average maximum speeds by area. Overall, GCI internet speeds are adequate for most homes.
Download speeds (the speed at which you receive files and streaming video) range from 10 to 2,500 Mbps. The average customer has access to plans with download speeds up to 2,370 Mbps. This puts GCI in the 92nd percentile versus other ISPs for download speeds, meaning speeds are much faster than the average provider in the US.
Upload speeds (the speed you can send files and video to others) range from a low of 1.0 Mbps to a high of 75 Mbps. The average is 71 Mbps, placing GCI in the 29th percentile for internet provider upload speeds, which is a little lacking for a modern household.
What broadband services does GCI offer?
Across the country GCI offers cable, fixed wireless, and fiber internet service. The table below shows which types of service GCI offers and the average maximum speed for each service type. “Coverage” is the percent of GCI customers who can get that type of service.
Technology |
Coverage |
Average Best Speed |
|---|---|---|
Fiber |
2.59% |
2,500 Mbps |
Cable |
93.05% |
2,486 Mbps |
Fixed Wireless |
4.81% |
10 Mbps |
Where is GCI Fiber Available?
Fiber Internet Speed
The GCI fiber availability map shows where fiber has been made available to customers. If you can get fiber, it is usually the best option for most people due to fast speeds and low lag. Fiber is available within 2.59% of GCI's coverage footprint, and the average speed for fiber is 2,500 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload.
Where is GCI Cable Available?
Cable Internet Speed
Cable service through a coaxial cable can be quite fast. It is usually slightly slower than fiber, and pricing can vary greatly depending on bundling and promotional deals. The GCI cable availability map above shows coverage and speeds for cable only. 93.05% of GCI customers can choose GCI cable, and average download speeds are 2,486 Mbps with 75 Mbps for upload.
Where is GCI Fixed Wireless Available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
Fixed wireless The GCI Fixed Wireless availability map shows where Fixed Wireless has been made available to customers. Fixed Wireless is available within 4.81% of GCI's coverage footprint, and the average speed for Fixed Wireless is 10 Mbps down and 1.0 Mbps up.
Can I get GCI TV Service?
Probably. Most fiber optic and cable companies are able to offer some kind of TV service. In either case, you can also get GCI internet and satellite TV.
What cities and zips does GCI serve?
With coverage in 144 cities and 118 zip codes, only the largest are listed below:
City |
Availability |
Average Best Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | 98.37% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Fairbanks, AK | 84.10% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Eagle River, AK | 93.22% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Juneau, AK | 98.58% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Badger, AK | 95.81% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Knik-Fairview, AK | 87.58% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Palmer, AK | 76.79% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Wasilla, AK | 86.35% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Ketchikan, AK | 99.55% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Kodiak, AK | 94.64% | 2,500 Mbps |
| College, AK | 90.43% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Kenai, AK | 86.41% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Tanaina, AK | 96.51% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Chugiak, AK | 97.15% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Lakes, AK | 96.43% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Sitka, AK | 97.36% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Bethel, AK | 99.99% | 2,357 Mbps |
| Gateway, AK | 91.45% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Steele Creek, AK | 79.73% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Homer, AK | 57.35% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Soldotna, AK | 52.72% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Meadow Lakes, AK | 57.86% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Barrow, AK | 100.00% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Farmers Loop, AK | 92.07% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Kalifornsky, AK | 66.11% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Nome, AK | 93.35% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Valdez, AK | 90.87% | 2,500 Mbps |
| West Juneau, AK | 98.58% | 2,500 Mbps |
| North Pole, AK | 90.97% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Petersburg, AK | 97.64% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Kotzebue, AK | 97.98% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Cordova, AK | 96.69% | 10 Mbps |
| Seward, AK | 72.60% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Dutch Harbor, AK | 99.03% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Douglas, AK | 98.74% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Unalaska, AK | 100.00% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Girdwood, AK | 94.49% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Bear Creek, AK | 94.88% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Wrangell, AK | 87.24% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Auke Bay, AK | 84.67% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Akutan, AK | 99.75% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Hooper Bay, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| Saxman, AK | 89.98% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Tee Harbor, AK | 93.85% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Mud Bay, AK | 99.29% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Chevak, AK | 99.69% | 10 Mbps |
| Akiachak, AK | 99.37% | 10 Mbps |
| Togiak, AK | 99.88% | 10 Mbps |
| Emmonak, AK | 96.61% | 10 Mbps |
| Quinhagak, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| Kwigillingok, AK | 95.66% | 10 Mbps |
| Lazy Mountain, AK | 83.30% | 2,500 Mbps |
| King Cove, AK | 99.34% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Alakanuk, AK | 99.74% | 10 Mbps |
| Unalakleet, AK | 90.69% | 10 Mbps |
| Peters Creek, AK | 89.47% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Kipnuk, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| Scammon Bay, AK | 98.54% | 10 Mbps |
| Toksook Bay, AK | 97.57% | 10 Mbps |
| Stebbins, AK | 99.37% | 10 Mbps |
| Kasigluk, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| Pilot Station, AK | 99.84% | 10 Mbps |
| Kachemak, AK | 40.03% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Fort Wainwright, AK | 6.03% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Nunapitchuk, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| St. Marys, AK | 98.64% | 10 Mbps |
| Ouzinkie, AK | 92.62% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Fort Richardson, AK | 9.58% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Sand Point, AK | 92.57% | 2,500 Mbps |
| New Stuyahok, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| Napaskiak, AK | 98.63% | 10 Mbps |
| Marshall, AK | 99.60% | 10 Mbps |
| Mountain Village, AK | 77.90% | 10 Mbps |
| Manokotak, AK | 98.78% | 10 Mbps |
| Kongiganak, AK | 99.59% | 10 Mbps |
| Tuntutuliak, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| Houston, AK | 10.08% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Tuluksak, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| Kivalina, AK | 99.33% | 2,500 Mbps |
| St. Michael, AK | 95.19% | 10 Mbps |
| Fort Yukon, AK | 99.30% | 10 Mbps |
| Aniak, AK | 82.75% | 10 Mbps |
| Russian Mission, AK | 96.94% | 10 Mbps |
| Tununak, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| Nyac, AK | 98.09% | 10 Mbps |
| Eek, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| Elim, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| Napakiak, AK | 99.72% | 10 Mbps |
| White Mountain, AK | 96.43% | 10 Mbps |
| Kwethluk, AK | 87.15% | 10 Mbps |
| Angoon, AK | 92.05% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Ester, AK | 25.30% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Nightmute, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| Nenana, AK | 53.89% | 10 Mbps |
| Whittier, AK | 90.97% | 25 Mbps |
| South Van Horn, AK | 95.44% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Tanana, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| Koyuk, AK | 74.68% | 10 Mbps |
| Lower Kalskag, AK | 81.65% | 10 Mbps |
| Big Lake, AK | 5.04% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Nunam Iqua, AK | 99.54% | 10 Mbps |
| Goodnews Mining Camp, AK | 97.73% | 10 Mbps |
| Shaktoolik, AK | 99.53% | 10 Mbps |
| Upper Kalskag, AK | 98.14% | 10 Mbps |
| Grayling, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| Newtok, AK | 66.99% | 10 Mbps |
| Mekoryuk, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| Browerville, AK | 96.57% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Thane, AK | 89.72% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Akiak, AK | 97.40% | 10 Mbps |
| Port Alsworth, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| Koliganek, AK | 99.46% | 10 Mbps |
| Deering, AK | 95.29% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Holy Cross, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| Newhalen, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| Port Lions, AK | 72.15% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Chiniak, AK | 32.16% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Kokhanok, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| Chignik Lake, AK | 97.35% | 1,467 Mbps |
| Pitkas Point, AK | 98.48% | 10 Mbps |
| Nondalton, AK | 89.63% | 10 Mbps |
| Twin Hills, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| Iliamna, AK | 95.37% | 10 Mbps |
| Chuathbaluk, AK | 96.19% | 10 Mbps |
| Shageluk, AK | 99.01% | 10 Mbps |
| Goodnews Bay, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| Port Heiden, AK | 95.05% | 10 Mbps |
| Ekwok, AK | 79.13% | 10 Mbps |
| Perryville, AK | 98.88% | 10 Mbps |
| Chignik Lagoon, AK | 100.00% | 340 Mbps |
| Chefornak, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| Pilot Point, AK | 93.33% | 10 Mbps |
| Anvik, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| Levelock, AK | 97.18% | 10 Mbps |
| King Salmon, AK | 18.13% | 10 Mbps |
| St. George, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| Oscarville, AK | 95.71% | 10 Mbps |
| Clarks Point, AK | 97.10% | 10 Mbps |
| Atka, AK | 94.64% | 10 Mbps |
| Nikolski, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| Diamond Ridge, AK | 6.98% | 2,500 Mbps |
| Egegik, AK | 92.31% | 10 Mbps |
| Pedro Bay, AK | 70.00% | 10 Mbps |
| Larsen Bay, AK | 38.46% | 2,500 Mbps |
Zip |
Availability |
Average Best Speed |
| 99504, AK | 99.27% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99654, AK | 85.87% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99507, AK | 99.90% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99508, AK | 98.34% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99801, AK | 97.49% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99577, AK | 93.35% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99502, AK | 99.76% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99709, AK | 80.50% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99515, AK | 99.69% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99645, AK | 77.66% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99705, AK | 93.76% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99516, AK | 95.28% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99501, AK | 95.78% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99701, AK | 92.64% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99517, AK | 100.00% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99623, AK | 65.98% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99901, AK | 98.72% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99503, AK | 99.68% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99615, AK | 91.96% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99518, AK | 99.40% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99611, AK | 62.03% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99712, AK | 69.28% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99567, AK | 96.26% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99835, AK | 96.71% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99669, AK | 53.10% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99559, AK | 99.77% | 2,038 Mbps |
| 99603, AK | 50.80% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99723, AK | 99.86% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99664, AK | 80.79% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99685, AK | 99.46% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99762, AK | 93.30% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99686, AK | 90.26% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99833, AK | 94.88% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99752, AK | 93.48% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99574, AK | 96.10% | 10 Mbps |
| 99824, AK | 98.92% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99587, AK | 95.02% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99929, AK | 87.11% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99553, AK | 99.75% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99604, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| 99551, AK | 99.13% | 10 Mbps |
| 99563, AK | 99.71% | 10 Mbps |
| 99678, AK | 99.89% | 10 Mbps |
| 99581, AK | 96.91% | 10 Mbps |
| 99655, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| 99622, AK | 95.66% | 10 Mbps |
| 99612, AK | 99.34% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99621, AK | 92.87% | 10 Mbps |
| 99684, AK | 90.69% | 10 Mbps |
| 99658, AK | 98.47% | 10 Mbps |
| 99554, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| 99614, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| 99636, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| 99637, AK | 97.57% | 10 Mbps |
| 99671, AK | 99.53% | 10 Mbps |
| 99609, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| 99681, AK | 86.23% | 10 Mbps |
| 99650, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| 99662, AK | 98.36% | 10 Mbps |
| 99641, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| 99703, AK | 6.21% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99661, AK | 92.25% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99557, AK | 77.14% | 10 Mbps |
| 99585, AK | 99.80% | 10 Mbps |
| 99632, AK | 77.90% | 10 Mbps |
| 99628, AK | 99.80% | 10 Mbps |
| 99680, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| 99750, AK | 95.28% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99679, AK | 99.55% | 10 Mbps |
| 99659, AK | 95.19% | 10 Mbps |
| 99740, AK | 99.30% | 10 Mbps |
| 99606, AK | 98.60% | 10 Mbps |
| 99657, AK | 97.17% | 10 Mbps |
| 99578, AK | 98.78% | 10 Mbps |
| 99626, AK | 88.17% | 10 Mbps |
| 99692, AK | 100.00% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99771, AK | 97.42% | 10 Mbps |
| 99739, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| 99634, AK | 99.72% | 10 Mbps |
| 99820, AK | 89.36% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99690, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| 99760, AK | 46.56% | 10 Mbps |
| 99693, AK | 91.58% | 25 Mbps |
| 99777, AK | 98.41% | 10 Mbps |
| 99753, AK | 74.68% | 10 Mbps |
| 99651, AK | 97.77% | 10 Mbps |
| 99666, AK | 99.09% | 10 Mbps |
| 99590, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| 99630, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| 99653, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| 99784, AK | 98.93% | 10 Mbps |
| 99736, AK | 100.00% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99602, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| 99550, AK | 85.87% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99640, AK | 90.30% | 10 Mbps |
| 99552, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| 99644, AK | 83.85% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99665, AK | 99.01% | 10 Mbps |
| 99564, AK | 97.98% | 2,500 Mbps |
| 99549, AK | 95.05% | 10 Mbps |
| 99589, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| 99580, AK | 81.98% | 10 Mbps |
| 99648, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| 99561, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| 99565, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| 99649, AK | 47.30% | 10 Mbps |
| 99558, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| 99625, AK | 98.57% | 10 Mbps |
| 99613, AK | 18.04% | 10 Mbps |
| 99591, AK | 100.00% | 10 Mbps |
| 99569, AK | 97.10% | 10 Mbps |
| 99548, AK | 93.85% | 10 Mbps |
| 99547, AK | 23.35% | 10 Mbps |
| 99607, AK | 81.13% | 10 Mbps |
| 99638, AK | 14.39% | 10 Mbps |
| 99579, AK | 92.31% | 10 Mbps |
| 99647, AK | 70.00% | 10 Mbps |
| 99624, AK | 48.39% | 2,500 Mbps |