In Eagle River there are 5 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 2,372 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 Eagle River
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 Eagle River are not shown.
Eagle River 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 Eagle River. 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 Eagle River with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Eagle River?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Eagle River.
Internet Speed Key
The average Eagle River home can get up to 2,372 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,500 Mbps, which 93.22% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.16% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Eagle River.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Eagle River, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Eagle River?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Eagle River you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 3.87% of Eagle River homes.
- Cable is fastest for 93.22% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 2.66%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Eagle River homes.
Internet Market Health in Eagle River
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Eagle River 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 Eagle River based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.3 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.3 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.3 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Eagle River internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Eagle River homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, fixed wireless, 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 worse. Eagle River internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 4 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, Eagle River needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Eagle River, along with details on where in Eagle River and at what speeds.
MTA Solutions DSL in Eagle River, AK
MTA DSL coverage
About 98.99%, or 25,487 people, have MTA DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Eagle River area. MTA is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Eagle River.
MTA Solutions DSL download speeds
MTA is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Eagle River. Versus other DSL providers in the area, MTA DSL is the fastest. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout Eagle River. The fastest plan anyone in Eagle River 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 Eagle River customers is up to 105 Mbps.
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- 70.8% up to 120.0 Mbps
- 18.9% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
MTA Solutions DSL upload speeds
In Eagle River download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for MTA DSL. Compared to other ISPs, MTA is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Eagle River DSL providers. MTA offers 10 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 Eagle River 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 49 Mbps.
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- 64.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 20.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 16.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
GCI Cable in Eagle River, AK
GCI cable coverage
About 93.22%, or 24,001 people, have GCI cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Eagle River area. GCI is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Eagle River.
GCI cable download speeds
GCI is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Eagle River. Versus other cable providers in the area, GCI cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Eagle River. The fastest plan anyone in Eagle River can order from GCI goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and all Eagle River customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
GCI cable upload speeds
In Eagle River 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 Eagle River cable providers. GCI offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Eagle River is up to 75 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
MTA Solutions Fiber in Eagle River, AK
MTA fiber coverage
About 40.65%, or 10,465 people, have MTA fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northwest, north, east, south, west, and northeast Eagle River area. MTA is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Eagle River.
MTA Solutions fiber download speeds
MTA is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Eagle River. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MTA fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Eagle River. The fastest plan anyone in Eagle River can order from MTA goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Eagle River customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
MTA Solutions fiber upload speeds
In Eagle River download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for MTA fiber. Compared to other ISPs, MTA is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Eagle River fiber providers. MTA offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Eagle River is up to 200 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
Borealis Broadband Fixed Wireless in Eagle River, AK
Borealis Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 94.91%, or 24,436 people, have Borealis Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Eagle River area. Borealis Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Eagle River.
Borealis Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Borealis Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Eagle River. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Borealis Broadband fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Eagle River. The fastest plan anyone in Eagle River can order from Borealis Broadband goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Eagle River customers is up to 164 Mbps.
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- 64.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 35.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
Borealis Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Eagle River download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Borealis Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Borealis Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Eagle River fixed wireless providers. Borealis Broadband offers 2 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 Eagle River is up to 200 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Borealis Broadband customers can get speeds up to 164 Mbps.
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- 64.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 35.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
Eagle River Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Eagle River or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Eagle River compare to the rest of Alaska?
Internet speeds in Eagle River are faster versus the average speeds in Alaska: 2,059 Mbps in Alaska versus 2,372 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 Eagle River.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Eagle River 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 Richardson, AK: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chugiak, AK: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Peters Creek, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Elmendorf Afb, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Anchorage, AK: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Knik-Fairview, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Knik, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Big Lake, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Meadow Lakes, AK: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wasilla, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Waianae, HI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chanhassen, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chapin, SC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chevy Chase, MD: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clemson, SC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Colleyville, TX: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dana Point, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Denver, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- District Heights, MD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dix Hills, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds