In Bethel Census Area there are 5 residential internet providers covering 98.14% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 870 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 Bethel Census Area
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 Bethel Census Area are not shown.
Bethel Census Area 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 98.14% of Bethel Census Area. 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 Bethel Census Area with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Bethel Census Area?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Bethel Census Area.
Internet Speed Key
The average Bethel Census Area home can get up to 870 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,500 Mbps, which 33.89% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 64.25% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Bethel Census Area.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Bethel Census Area, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Bethel Census Area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Bethel Census Area you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 9.61% of Bethel Census Area homes.
- Cable is fastest for 33.89% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 33.57%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 21.07%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.86% of Bethel Census Area homes.
Internet Market Health in Bethel Census Area
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Bethel Census Area 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 Bethel Census Area based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 0.3 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Bethel Census Area internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 2 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Bethel Census Area homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, fixed wireless, cable, and fiber, 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. Bethel Census Area 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, Bethel Census Area badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Bethel Census Area, along with details on where in Bethel Census Area and at what speeds.
United Utilities DSL in Bethel Census Area, AK
United Utilities DSL coverage
About 66.13%, or 12,344 people, have United Utilities DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, southwest, northeast, west, south, northwest, and north Bethel Census Area area. United Utilities is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Bethel Census Area.
United Utilities DSL download speeds
United Utilities is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bethel Census Area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, United Utilities DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bethel Census Area. The fastest plan anyone in Bethel Census Area can order from United Utilities goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Bethel Census Area customers can get this speed.
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United Utilities DSL upload speeds
In Bethel Census Area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for United Utilities DSL. Compared to other ISPs, United Utilities is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Bethel Census Area DSL providers. United Utilities offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bethel Census Area is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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GCI Cable in Bethel Census Area, AK
GCI cable coverage
About 33.89%, or 6,325 people, have GCI cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central Bethel Census Area area. GCI is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Bethel Census Area.
GCI cable download speeds
GCI is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bethel Census Area. Versus other cable providers in the area, GCI cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bethel Census Area. The fastest plan anyone in Bethel Census Area can order from GCI goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and all Bethel Census Area customers can get this speed.
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GCI cable upload speeds
In Bethel Census Area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for GCI cable. Compared to other ISPs, GCI is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bethel Census Area cable providers. GCI offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bethel Census Area is up to 75 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Bush-Tell Fiber in Bethel Census Area, AK
Bush-Tell fiber coverage
About 5.16%, or 964 people, have Bush-Tell fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast Bethel Census Area area. Bush-Tell is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Bethel Census Area.
Bush-Tell fiber download speeds
Bush-Tell is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bethel Census Area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Bush-Tell fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bethel Census Area. The fastest plan anyone in Bethel Census Area can order from Bush-Tell goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Bethel Census Area customers can get this speed.
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Bush-Tell fiber upload speeds
In Bethel Census Area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Bush-Tell fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Bush-Tell is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Bethel Census Area fiber providers. Bush-Tell offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bethel Census Area is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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United Utilities Fiber in Bethel Census Area, AK
United Utilities fiber coverage
About 4.44%, or 829 people, have United Utilities fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest Bethel Census Area area. United Utilities is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Bethel Census Area.
United Utilities fiber download speeds
United Utilities is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bethel Census Area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, United Utilities fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bethel Census Area. The fastest plan anyone in Bethel Census Area can order from United Utilities goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Bethel Census Area customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
United Utilities fiber upload speeds
In Bethel Census Area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for United Utilities fiber. Compared to other ISPs, United Utilities is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Bethel Census Area fiber providers. United Utilities offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bethel Census Area is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Bush-Tell DSL in Bethel Census Area, AK
Bush-Tell DSL coverage
About 1.33%, or 248 people, have Bush-Tell DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast Bethel Census Area area. Bush-Tell is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Bethel Census Area.
Bush-Tell DSL download speeds
Bush-Tell is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bethel Census Area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Bush-Tell DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bethel Census Area. The fastest plan anyone in Bethel Census Area can order from Bush-Tell goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Bethel Census Area customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Bush-Tell DSL upload speeds
In Bethel Census Area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Bush-Tell DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Bush-Tell is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Bethel Census Area DSL providers. Bush-Tell offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bethel Census Area is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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GCI Fixed Wireless in Bethel Census Area, AK
GCI fixed wireless coverage
About 62.18%, or 11,607 people, have GCI fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Bethel Census Area area. GCI is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Bethel Census Area.
GCI fixed wireless download speeds
GCI is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bethel Census Area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, GCI fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bethel Census Area. The fastest plan anyone in Bethel Census Area can order from GCI goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Bethel Census Area customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
GCI fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bethel Census Area 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 the fastest compared to other Bethel Census Area fixed wireless providers. GCI offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bethel Census Area is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Bethel Census Area Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Bethel Census Area or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Bethel Census Area compare to the rest of Alaska?
Internet speeds in Bethel Census Area are slower versus the average speeds in Alaska: 2,059 Mbps in Alaska versus 870 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Alaska is 94.55% versus 98.14% in Bethel Census Area.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Bethel Census Area 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
- Kusilvak Census Area, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dillingham Census Area, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bristol Bay Borough, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lake and Peninsula Borough, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Nome Census Area, AK: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kodiak Island Borough, AK: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Anchorage Municipality, AK: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Aleutians East Borough, AK: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Texas County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Evans County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tallahatchie County, MS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gooding County, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Taylor County, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Barton County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Teller County, CO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Barnwell County, SC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Barnes County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Terry County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds