In Aleutians East Borough there are 5 residential internet providers covering 85.58% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 2,458 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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5 Internet Service Providers in Aleutians East Borough
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 Aleutians East Borough are not shown.
Aleutians East Borough 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 85.58% of Aleutians East Borough. 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 Aleutians East Borough with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Aleutians East Borough?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Aleutians East Borough.
Internet Speed Key
The average Aleutians East Borough home can get up to 2,458 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,500 Mbps, which 84.15% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.43% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Aleutians East Borough.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Aleutians East Borough, and slower in the central areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Aleutians East Borough?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Aleutians East Borough you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 84.15% of Aleutians East Borough homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.43%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 14.42% of Aleutians East Borough homes.
Internet Market Health in Aleutians East Borough
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Aleutians East Borough 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 Aleutians East Borough based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Aleutians East Borough internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 3 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Aleutians East Borough homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, fixed wireless, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Aleutians East Borough internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 1 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, Aleutians East Borough badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Aleutians East Borough, along with details on where in Aleutians East Borough and at what speeds.
GCI Fiber in Aleutians East Borough, AK
GCI fiber coverage
About 84.15%, or 2,878 people, have GCI fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Aleutians East Borough area. GCI is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Aleutians East Borough.
GCI fiber download speeds
GCI is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Aleutians East Borough. Versus other fiber providers in the area, GCI fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Aleutians East Borough. The fastest plan anyone in Aleutians East Borough can order from GCI goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and all Aleutians East Borough customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
GCI fiber upload speeds
In Aleutians East Borough 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 Aleutians East Borough fiber providers. GCI offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Aleutians East Borough is up to 75 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
American Broadband DSL in Aleutians East Borough, AK
American Broadband DSL coverage
About 39.24%, or 1,342 people, have American Broadband DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central and northeast Aleutians East Borough area. American Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Aleutians East Borough.
American Broadband DSL download speeds
American Broadband is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Aleutians East Borough. Versus other DSL providers in the area, American Broadband DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Aleutians East Borough. The fastest plan anyone in Aleutians East Borough can order from American Broadband goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Aleutians East Borough customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
American Broadband DSL upload speeds
In Aleutians East Borough download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for American Broadband DSL. Compared to other ISPs, American Broadband is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Aleutians East Borough DSL providers. American Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Aleutians East Borough is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
OptimERA xG Fixed Wireless in Aleutians East Borough, AK
OptimERA xG fixed wireless coverage
About 46.35%, or 1,585 people, have OptimERA xG fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest Aleutians East Borough area. OptimERA xG is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Aleutians East Borough.
OptimERA xG fixed wireless download speeds
OptimERA xG is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Aleutians East Borough. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, OptimERA xG fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Aleutians East Borough. The fastest plan anyone in Aleutians East Borough can order from OptimERA xG goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Aleutians East Borough customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
OptimERA xG fixed wireless upload speeds
In Aleutians East Borough download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for OptimERA xG fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, OptimERA xG is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Aleutians East Borough fixed wireless providers. OptimERA xG offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Aleutians East Borough 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 Aleutians East Borough, AK
GCI fixed wireless coverage
About 14.82%, or 507 people, have GCI fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central Aleutians East Borough area. GCI is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Aleutians East Borough.
GCI fixed wireless download speeds
GCI is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Aleutians East Borough. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, GCI fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Aleutians East Borough. The fastest plan anyone in Aleutians East Borough can order from GCI goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Aleutians East Borough customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
GCI fixed wireless upload speeds
In Aleutians East Borough download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for GCI fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, GCI is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Aleutians East Borough fixed wireless providers. GCI offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Aleutians East Borough is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Aleutians East Borough Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Aleutians East Borough or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Aleutians East Borough compare to the rest of Alaska?
Internet speeds in Aleutians East Borough are faster versus the average speeds in Alaska: 2,059 Mbps in Alaska versus 2,458 Mbps in the county. The state has less internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Alaska is 94.55% versus 85.58% in Aleutians East Borough.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Aleutians East Borough 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Dillingham Census Area, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bristol Bay Borough, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lake and Peninsula Borough, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bethel Census Area, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Aleutians West Census Area, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kodiak Island Borough, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kusilvak Census Area, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Nome Census Area, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Anchorage Municipality, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Daggett County, UT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kalawao County, HI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Catron County, NM: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln County, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Menard County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Culberson County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Oneida County, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Culebra Municipio, PR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Eureka County, NV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Aleutians West Census Area, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds