In 99553 there are 4 residential internet providers covering 99.75% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 2,500 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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4 Internet Service Providers in 99553
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 99553 are not shown.
99553 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 99.75% of 99553. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is GCI. Now you can call companies in 99553 with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in 99553?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in 99553.
Internet Speed Key
The average 99553 home can get up to 2,500 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the zip is 2,500 Mbps, which 99.75% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in 99553?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 99553 you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.75% of 99553 homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the zip.
- 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 99553 homes.
Internet Market Health in 99553
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the 99553 internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in 99553 based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
99553 internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, 99553 homes have 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the zip.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. 99553 internet customers who want faster speeds have 1 choice of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, 99553 badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 99553, along with details on where in 99553 and at what speeds.
GCI Fiber in 99553, AK
GCI fiber coverage
About 99.75%, or 1,585 people, have GCI fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 99553 area. GCI is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 99553.
GCI fiber download speeds
GCI is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 99553. Versus other fiber providers in the area, GCI fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 99553. The fastest plan anyone in 99553 can order from GCI goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and all 99553 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
GCI fiber upload speeds
In 99553 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for GCI fiber. Compared to other ISPs, GCI is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 99553 fiber providers. GCI offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 99553 is up to 75 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
OptimERA xG Fixed Wireless in 99553, AK
OptimERA xG fixed wireless coverage
About 99.75%, or 1,585 people, have OptimERA xG fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 99553 area. OptimERA xG is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 99553.
OptimERA xG fixed wireless download speeds
OptimERA xG is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 99553. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, OptimERA xG fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 99553. The fastest plan anyone in 99553 can order from OptimERA xG goes up to 10 Mbps, and all 99553 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
OptimERA xG fixed wireless upload speeds
In 99553 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for OptimERA xG fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, OptimERA xG is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 99553 fixed wireless providers. OptimERA xG offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 99553 is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
99553 Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 99553 or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in 99553 compare to the rest of Alaska?
Internet speeds in 99553 are faster versus the average speeds in Alaska: 2,059 Mbps in Alaska versus 2,500 Mbps in the zip. The state has greater internet availability compared to the zip. Average internet coverage in Alaska is 94.55% versus 99.75% in 99553.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 99553 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other zip codes?
Below are zip codes nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Zip Codes
- 99685, AK: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- 99692, AK: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- 99612, AK: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- 99571, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- 99591, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- 99661, AK: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- 99648, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- 99548, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- 99565, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- 99564, AK: less internet coverage, similar speeds
Zip Codes with Similar Populations
- 47030, IN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- 71357, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- 59846, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- 59522, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- 53510, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- 51526, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- 49411, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- 49130, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- 47385, IN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- 72386, AR: less internet coverage, slower speeds