In Barrow there are 5 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. 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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5 Internet Service Providers in Barrow
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 Barrow are not shown.
Barrow 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 100.00% of Barrow. 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 Barrow with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Barrow?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Barrow.
Internet Speed Key
The average Barrow home can get up to 2,500 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,500 Mbps, which 100.00% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Barrow?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Barrow you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Barrow homes.
- Cable is fastest for 100.00% 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 Barrow homes.
Internet Market Health in Barrow
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Barrow 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 Barrow 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: 2.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Barrow 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, Barrow homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are cable 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 similar. Barrow internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 3 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, Barrow badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Barrow, along with details on where in Barrow and at what speeds.
GCI Cable in Barrow, AK
GCI cable coverage
About 100.00%, or 4,730 people, have GCI cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Barrow area. GCI is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Barrow.
GCI cable download speeds
GCI is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Barrow. Versus other cable providers in the area, GCI cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Barrow. The fastest plan anyone in Barrow can order from GCI goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and all Barrow customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
GCI cable upload speeds
In Barrow 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 Barrow cable providers. GCI offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Barrow is up to 75 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Astac.Net Fiber in Barrow, AK
Astac.Net fiber coverage
About 99.73%, or 4,717 people, have Astac.Net fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Barrow area. Astac.Net is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Barrow.
Astac.Net fiber download speeds
Astac.Net is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Barrow. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astac.Net fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Barrow. The fastest plan anyone in Barrow can order from Astac.Net goes up to 500 Mbps, and all Barrow customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Astac.Net fiber upload speeds
In Barrow download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Astac.Net fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Astac.Net is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Barrow fiber providers. Astac.Net offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Barrow is up to 150 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 150.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications Fiber in Barrow, AK
Alaska Communications fiber coverage
About 1.27%, or 60 people, have Alaska Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west Barrow 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 Barrow.
Alaska Communications fiber download speeds
Alaska Communications is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Barrow. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Alaska Communications fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Barrow. The fastest plan anyone in Barrow can order from Alaska Communications goes up to 200 Mbps, and all Barrow customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications fiber upload speeds
In Barrow download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Alaska Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Alaska Communications is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Barrow fiber providers. Alaska Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Barrow is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Barrow Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Barrow or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Barrow compare to the rest of Alaska?
Internet speeds in Barrow are faster versus the average speeds in Alaska: 2,059 Mbps in Alaska versus 2,500 Mbps in the city. The state has greater internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Alaska is 94.55% versus 100.00% in Barrow.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Barrow 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
- Browerville, AK: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Atqasuk, AK: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wainwright, AK: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Nuiqsut, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Point Lay, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Anaktuvuk Pass, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ambler, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kobuk, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Shungnak, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Noatak, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Okolona, MS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Eagar, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Frazee, MN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jonesville, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hayes, VA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Westmont, PA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Newfield, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- McDonald, OH: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fairfield, ME: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Horicon, WI: less internet coverage, slower speeds