In Akiachak there are 4 residential internet providers covering 99.37% of the city. 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.
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4 Internet Service Providers in Akiachak
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 Akiachak are not shown.
Akiachak Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 99.37% of Akiachak. 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 Akiachak with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Akiachak?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Akiachak.
Internet Speed Key
The average Akiachak home can get up to 10 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 10 Mbps, which 99.37% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Akiachak?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Akiachak you live. If speed is your main concern, DSL will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Akiachak homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 99.37%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Akiachak homes.
Internet Market Health in Akiachak
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Akiachak 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 Akiachak 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 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 0.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Akiachak internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Akiachak homes have 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Akiachak internet customers who want faster speeds have 0 choices 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, Akiachak badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Akiachak, along with details on where in Akiachak and at what speeds.
United Utilities DSL in Akiachak, AK
United Utilities DSL coverage
About 99.37%, or 952 people, have United Utilities DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Akiachak area. United Utilities is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Akiachak.
United Utilities DSL download speeds
United Utilities is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Akiachak. Versus other DSL providers in the area, United Utilities DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Akiachak. The fastest plan anyone in Akiachak can order from United Utilities goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Akiachak customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
United Utilities DSL upload speeds
In Akiachak download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for United Utilities DSL. Compared to other ISPs, United Utilities is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Akiachak DSL providers. United Utilities offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Akiachak is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
GCI Fixed Wireless in Akiachak, AK
GCI fixed wireless coverage
About 99.37%, or 952 people, have GCI fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Akiachak area. GCI is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Akiachak.
GCI fixed wireless download speeds
GCI is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Akiachak. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, GCI fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Akiachak. The fastest plan anyone in Akiachak can order from GCI goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Akiachak customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
GCI fixed wireless upload speeds
In Akiachak download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for GCI fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, GCI is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Akiachak fixed wireless providers. GCI offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Akiachak is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Akiachak Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Akiachak or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Akiachak compare to the rest of Alaska?
Internet speeds in Akiachak are slower versus the average speeds in Alaska: 2,059 Mbps in Alaska versus 10 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Alaska is 94.55% versus 99.37% in Akiachak.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Akiachak 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 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
- Akiak, AK: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Kwethluk, AK: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Nyac, AK: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Bethel, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tuluksak, AK: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Oscarville, AK: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Napaskiak, AK: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Napakiak, AK: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Nunapitchuk, AK: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Kasigluk, AK: more internet coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Drummond Island, MI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Green River, UT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Alsea, OR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cromwell, MN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mott, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Port O'Connor, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Diamond City, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pleasant Grove, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lytle Creek, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Glen Ullin, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds