In Chugach Census Area there are 5 residential internet providers covering 96.71% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,534 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 Chugach 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 Chugach Census Area are not shown.
Chugach 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 96.71% of Chugach 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 Chugach Census Area with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Chugach Census Area?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Chugach Census Area.
Internet Speed Key
The average Chugach Census Area home can get up to 1,534 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,500 Mbps, which 51.00% 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 Chugach Census Area.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Chugach Census Area, and slower in the west areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Chugach Census Area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Chugach 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 18.49% of Chugach Census Area homes.
- Cable is fastest for 54.63% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 23.39%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.29% of Chugach Census Area homes.
Internet Market Health in Chugach Census Area
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Chugach 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 Chugach Census Area based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.8 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Chugach Census Area 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, Chugach Census Area homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fiber, dsl, and fixed wireless, 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. Chugach Census Area internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 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, Chugach Census Area badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Chugach Census Area, along with details on where in Chugach Census Area and at what speeds.
GCI Cable in Chugach Census Area, AK
GCI cable coverage
About 90.59%, or 6,434 people, have GCI cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Chugach Census Area area. GCI is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Chugach Census Area.
GCI cable download speeds
GCI is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chugach Census Area. Versus other cable providers in the area, GCI cable is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Chugach Census Area. The fastest plan anyone in Chugach Census Area can order from GCI goes up to 2,500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Chugach Census Area customers is up to 1,412 Mbps.
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- 56.3% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 39.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
GCI cable upload speeds
In Chugach Census Area 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 Chugach Census Area cable providers. GCI offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chugach Census Area is up to 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, GCI customers can get speeds up to 43 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 56.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 39.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Copper Valley Telecom Fiber in Chugach Census Area, AK
Copper Valley Telecom fiber coverage
About 56.03%, or 3,979 people, have Copper Valley Telecom fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north and northeast Chugach Census Area area. Copper Valley Telecom is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Chugach Census Area.
Copper Valley Telecom fiber download speeds
Copper Valley Telecom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chugach Census Area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Copper Valley Telecom fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Chugach Census Area. The fastest plan anyone in Chugach Census Area can order from Copper Valley Telecom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Chugach Census Area customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Copper Valley Telecom fiber upload speeds
In Chugach Census Area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Copper Valley Telecom fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Copper Valley Telecom is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Chugach Census Area fiber providers. Copper Valley Telecom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chugach Census Area is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Cordova Telephone Cooperative DSL in Chugach Census Area, AK
Cordova Telephone Cooperative DSL coverage
About 36.61%, or 2,600 people, have Cordova Telephone Cooperative DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east Chugach Census Area area. Cordova Telephone Cooperative is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Chugach Census Area.
Cordova Telephone Cooperative DSL download speeds
Cordova Telephone Cooperative is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chugach Census Area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Cordova Telephone Cooperative DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Chugach Census Area. The fastest plan anyone in Chugach Census Area can order from Cordova Telephone Cooperative goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Chugach Census Area customers is up to 99 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 97.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
Cordova Telephone Cooperative DSL upload speeds
In Chugach Census Area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cordova Telephone Cooperative DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Cordova Telephone Cooperative is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Chugach Census Area DSL providers. Cordova Telephone Cooperative offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chugach Census Area is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, Cordova Telephone Cooperative customers can get speeds up to 9.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 97.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Copper Valley Telecom DSL in Chugach Census Area, AK
Copper Valley Telecom DSL coverage
About 17.02%, or 1,209 people, have Copper Valley Telecom DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast and north Chugach Census Area area. Copper Valley Telecom is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Chugach Census Area.
Copper Valley Telecom DSL download speeds
Copper Valley Telecom is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chugach Census Area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Copper Valley Telecom DSL is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Chugach Census Area. The fastest plan anyone in Chugach Census Area can order from Copper Valley Telecom goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Chugach Census Area customers is up to 44 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 81.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 12.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Copper Valley Telecom DSL upload speeds
In Chugach Census Area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Copper Valley Telecom DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Copper Valley Telecom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Chugach Census Area DSL providers. Copper Valley Telecom offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chugach Census Area is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Copper Valley Telecom customers can get speeds up to 8.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 81.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 12.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Cordova Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Chugach Census Area, AK
Cordova Telephone Cooperative fiber coverage
About 13.39%, or 951 people, have Cordova Telephone Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east Chugach Census Area area. Cordova Telephone Cooperative is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Chugach Census Area.
Cordova Telephone Cooperative fiber download speeds
Cordova Telephone Cooperative is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chugach Census Area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Cordova Telephone Cooperative fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Chugach Census Area. The fastest plan anyone in Chugach Census Area can order from Cordova Telephone Cooperative goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Chugach Census Area customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cordova Telephone Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Chugach Census Area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Cordova Telephone Cooperative fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Cordova Telephone Cooperative is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Chugach Census Area fiber providers. Cordova Telephone Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chugach Census Area is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Chugach Census Area Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Chugach Census Area or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Chugach Census Area compare to the rest of Alaska?
Internet speeds in Chugach Census Area are slower versus the average speeds in Alaska: 2,059 Mbps in Alaska versus 1,534 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Alaska is 94.55% versus 96.71% in Chugach Census Area.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Chugach 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
- Copper River Census Area, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Anchorage Municipality, AK: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Denali Borough, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kodiak Island Borough, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lake and Peninsula Borough, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Bates County, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Atchison County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Atoka County, OK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Audubon County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Aurora County, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Baca County, CO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bacon County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bailey County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- White County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Baker County, OR: more internet coverage, faster speeds