In Anchorage there are 5 residential internet providers covering 99.10% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 2,483 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 Anchorage
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 Anchorage are not shown.
Anchorage 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 99.10% of Anchorage. 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 Anchorage with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Anchorage?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Anchorage.
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The average Anchorage home can get up to 2,483 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,500 Mbps, which 98.37% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Anchorage.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Anchorage, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Anchorage?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Anchorage you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 4.83% of Anchorage homes.
- Cable is fastest for 93.55% of the city.
- 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 Anchorage homes.
Internet Market Health in Anchorage
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The map shows how competitive the Anchorage 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 Anchorage based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.4 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.9 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Anchorage internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Anchorage homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fixed wireless, dsl, and fiber, 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. Anchorage internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 5 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, Anchorage needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Anchorage, along with details on where in Anchorage and at what speeds.
GCI Cable in Anchorage, AK
GCI cable coverage
About 98.36%, or 239,032 people, have GCI cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Anchorage area. GCI is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Anchorage.
GCI cable download speeds
GCI is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Anchorage. Versus other cable providers in the area, GCI cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Anchorage. The fastest plan anyone in Anchorage can order from GCI goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and all Anchorage customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
GCI cable upload speeds
In Anchorage download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for GCI cable. Compared to other ISPs, GCI is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Anchorage cable providers. GCI offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Anchorage is up to 75 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications DSL in Anchorage, AK
Alaska Communications DSL coverage
About 89.50%, or 217,484 people, have Alaska Communications DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Anchorage area. Alaska Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Anchorage.
Alaska Communications DSL download speeds
Alaska Communications is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Anchorage. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Alaska Communications DSL is the slowest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Anchorage. The fastest plan anyone in Anchorage can order from Alaska Communications goes up to 75 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Anchorage customers is up to 23 Mbps.
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- 6.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 6.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 12.8% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 9.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 56.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications DSL upload speeds
In Anchorage download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Alaska Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Alaska Communications is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Anchorage DSL providers. Alaska Communications offers 10 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Anchorage is up to 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Alaska Communications customers can get speeds up to 6.9 Mbps.
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- 4.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 9.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 11.0% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 56.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications Fiber in Anchorage, AK
Alaska Communications fiber coverage
About 14.88%, or 36,160 people, have Alaska Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Anchorage area. Alaska Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Anchorage.
Alaska Communications fiber download speeds
Alaska Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Anchorage. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Alaska Communications fiber is the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Anchorage. The fastest plan anyone in Anchorage can order from Alaska Communications goes up to 2,500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Anchorage customers is up to 817 Mbps.
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- 30.6% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
- 12.3% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 50.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 5.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications fiber upload speeds
In Anchorage download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Alaska Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Alaska Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Anchorage fiber providers. Alaska Communications offers 7 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Anchorage is up to 2,500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Alaska Communications customers can get speeds up to 778 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 30.6% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
- 12.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 48.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Borealis Broadband Fixed Wireless in Anchorage, AK
Borealis Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 95.54%, or 232,172 people, have Borealis Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Anchorage area. Borealis Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Anchorage.
Borealis Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Borealis Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Anchorage. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Borealis Broadband fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Anchorage. The fastest plan anyone in Anchorage can order from Borealis Broadband goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Anchorage customers is up to 166 Mbps.
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- 66.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 33.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
Borealis Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Anchorage download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Borealis Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Borealis Broadband is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Anchorage fixed wireless providers. Borealis Broadband offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Anchorage 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 166 Mbps.
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- 66.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 33.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications Fixed Wireless in Anchorage, AK
Alaska Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 40.42%, or 98,224 people, have Alaska Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Anchorage area. Alaska Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Anchorage.
Alaska Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Alaska Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Anchorage. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Alaska Communications fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Anchorage. The fastest plan anyone in Anchorage can order from Alaska Communications goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Anchorage customers is up to 215 Mbps.
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- 43.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 56.4% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Anchorage download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Alaska Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Alaska Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Anchorage fixed wireless providers. Alaska Communications offers 4 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Anchorage is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Alaska Communications customers can get speeds up to 72 Mbps.
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- 43.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 56.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Anchorage Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Anchorage or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Anchorage compare to the rest of Alaska?
Internet speeds in Anchorage are faster versus the average speeds in Alaska: 2,059 Mbps in Alaska versus 2,483 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Alaska is 94.55% versus 99.10% in Anchorage.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Anchorage 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
- Elmendorf Afb, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fort Richardson, AK: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Eagle River, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Indian, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hope, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chugiak, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Big Lake, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Peters Creek, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Knik, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Knik-Fairview, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Brownsville, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Brooklyn, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bowie, MD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Birmingham, AL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bethlehem, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Buckeye, AZ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bloomington, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bridgeport, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bronx, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Detroit, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds