In Cantwell there are 3 residential internet providers covering 89.35% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 98 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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3 Internet Service Providers in Cantwell
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 Cantwell are not shown.
Cantwell 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 89.35% of Cantwell. 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 MTA. Now you can call companies in Cantwell with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Cantwell?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Cantwell.
Internet Speed Key
The average Cantwell home can get up to 98 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 120 Mbps, which 64.35% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.70% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Cantwell.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Cantwell, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Cantwell?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Cantwell 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 Cantwell homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 89.35%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 10.65% of Cantwell homes.
Internet Market Health in Cantwell
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Cantwell 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 Cantwell based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Cantwell internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 provider, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Cantwell homes have 1 option. The type(s) of service available are 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. Cantwell 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, Cantwell badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Cantwell, along with details on where in Cantwell and at what speeds.
MTA Solutions DSL in Cantwell, AK
MTA DSL coverage
About 89.35%, or 193 people, have MTA DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cantwell area. MTA is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Cantwell.
MTA Solutions DSL download speeds
MTA is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cantwell. Versus other DSL providers in the area, MTA DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Cantwell. The fastest plan anyone in Cantwell can order from MTA goes up to 120 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Cantwell customers is up to 98 Mbps.
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- 72.0% up to 120.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 14.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
MTA Solutions DSL upload speeds
In Cantwell download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for MTA DSL. Compared to other ISPs, MTA is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Cantwell DSL providers. MTA offers 8 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 Cantwell is up to 60 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, MTA customers can get speeds up to 43 Mbps.
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- 62.2% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 9.8% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 16.0 Mbps
- 14.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Cantwell Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Cantwell or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Cantwell compare to the rest of Alaska?
Internet speeds in Cantwell are slower versus the average speeds in Alaska: 2,059 Mbps in Alaska versus 98 Mbps in the city. The state has less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Alaska is 94.55% versus 89.35% in Cantwell.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Cantwell 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
- McKinley Park, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Denali National Park, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Healy, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Usibelli, AK: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clear, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Takotna, AK: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Anderson, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Harding-Birch Lakes, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Paxson, AK: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Delta Junction, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Windy, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Buffalo City, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Buchanan, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Whitacre, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Half Moon, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Brohard, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Waldo, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Orient Hill, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bridgeport, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lynville, MS: more internet coverage, faster speeds