In Elim there are 4 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 13 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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4 Internet Service Providers in Elim
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 Elim are not shown.
Elim 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 Elim. 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 Elim with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Elim?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Elim.
Internet Speed Key
The average Elim home can get up to 13 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 50 Mbps, which 7.10% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 92.90% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Elim.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Elim, and slower in the central areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Elim?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Elim you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Elim homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 7.10%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 92.90%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Elim homes.
Internet Market Health in Elim
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Elim 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 Elim based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 0.1 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Elim 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, Elim homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless and 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. Elim 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, Elim badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Elim, along with details on where in Elim and at what speeds.
American Broadband DSL in Elim, AK
American Broadband DSL coverage
About 7.10%, or 26 people, have American Broadband DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Elim area. American Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Elim.
American Broadband DSL download speeds
American Broadband is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Elim. Versus other DSL providers in the area, American Broadband DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Elim. The fastest plan anyone in Elim can order from American Broadband goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Elim customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
American Broadband DSL upload speeds
In Elim download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for American Broadband DSL. Compared to other ISPs, American Broadband is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Elim DSL providers. American Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Elim is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
GCI Fixed Wireless in Elim, AK
GCI fixed wireless coverage
About 100.00%, or 366 people, have GCI fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Elim area. GCI is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Elim.
GCI fixed wireless download speeds
GCI is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Elim. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, GCI fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Elim. The fastest plan anyone in Elim can order from GCI goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Elim customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
GCI fixed wireless upload speeds
In Elim download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for GCI fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, GCI is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Elim fixed wireless providers. GCI offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Elim is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Elim Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Elim or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Elim compare to the rest of Alaska?
Internet speeds in Elim are slower versus the average speeds in Alaska: 2,059 Mbps in Alaska versus 13 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 Elim.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Elim 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
- White Mountain, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Shaktoolik, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Koyuk, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Unalakleet, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Nome, AK: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Brevig Mission, AK: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Koyukuk, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Galena, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ruby, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Savoonga, AK: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Butte City, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Coy, AL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Westwood, GA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Goodell, IA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Whippleville, NY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Goodland, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Goodrich, ME: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gorham, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cameronsville, AL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Crab Orchard, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds