In Central there are 3 residential internet providers covering 40.91% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 25 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 Central
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 Central are not shown.
Central 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
Availability maps for all providers in Central
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Internet service is available in 40.91% of Central. 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 United Utilities. Now you can call companies in Central with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Central?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Central.
Internet Speed Key
The average Central home can get up to 25 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 25 Mbps, which 40.91% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Central?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Central you live. If speed is your main concern, satellite will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Central homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 40.91%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 59.09% of Central homes.
Internet Market Health in Central
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Central 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 Central 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.
Central internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 provider, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Central 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 similar. Central internet customers who want faster speeds have 1 choice 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, Central badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Central, along with details on where in Central and at what speeds.
United Utilities DSL in Central, AK
United Utilities DSL coverage
About 40.91%, or 27 people, have United Utilities DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Central area. United Utilities is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Central.
United Utilities DSL download speeds
United Utilities is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central. Versus other DSL providers in the area, United Utilities DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central. The fastest plan anyone in Central can order from United Utilities goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Central customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
United Utilities DSL upload speeds
In Central download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for United Utilities DSL. Compared to other ISPs, United Utilities is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Central DSL providers. United Utilities offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Central Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Central or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Central compare to the rest of Alaska?
Internet speeds in Central are slower versus the average speeds in Alaska: 2,059 Mbps in Alaska versus 25 Mbps in the city. The state has far less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Alaska is 94.55% versus 40.91% in Central.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Central 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
- Fort Yukon, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Two Rivers, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pleasant Valley, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Eielson Afb, AK: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Steele Creek, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Badger, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Pole, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Salcha, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Farmers Loop, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Beaver, AK: more internet coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Woolsey, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Oostanaula, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chalkyitsik, AK: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Wilbur, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Old Volney, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chesterfield, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Old Moses, NM: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Old Ashippun, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tuckertown, RI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Topins Grove, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds