In Fort Richardson there are 5 residential internet providers covering 9.58% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 2,500 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 Fort Richardson
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 Fort Richardson are not shown.
Fort Richardson 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 9.58% of Fort Richardson. 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 Fort Richardson with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Fort Richardson?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Fort Richardson.
Internet Speed Key
The average Fort Richardson home can get up to 2,500 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,500 Mbps, which 9.58% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Fort Richardson?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Fort Richardson 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 Fort Richardson homes.
- Cable is fastest for 9.58% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 90.42% of Fort Richardson homes.
Internet Market Health in Fort Richardson
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Fort Richardson 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 Fort Richardson based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.0 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 4.0 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.0 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Fort Richardson internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 4 providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Fort Richardson homes have 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, dsl, and cable, 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. Fort Richardson internet customers who want faster speeds have 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, Fort Richardson is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Fort Richardson, along with details on where in Fort Richardson and at what speeds.
GCI Cable in Fort Richardson, AK
GCI cable coverage
About 9.58%, or 548 people, have GCI cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Fort Richardson area. GCI is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Fort Richardson.
GCI cable download speeds
GCI is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fort Richardson. Versus other cable providers in the area, GCI cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fort Richardson. The fastest plan anyone in Fort Richardson can order from GCI goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and all Fort Richardson customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
GCI cable upload speeds
In Fort Richardson 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 Fort Richardson cable providers. GCI offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fort Richardson 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 Fort Richardson, AK
MTA fiber coverage
About 9.58%, or 548 people, have MTA fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Fort Richardson area. MTA is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Fort Richardson.
MTA Solutions fiber download speeds
MTA is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fort Richardson. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MTA fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fort Richardson. The fastest plan anyone in Fort Richardson can order from MTA goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Fort Richardson customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
MTA Solutions fiber upload speeds
In Fort Richardson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for MTA fiber. Compared to other ISPs, MTA is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Fort Richardson fiber providers. MTA offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fort Richardson is up to 200 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
MTA Solutions DSL in Fort Richardson, AK
MTA DSL coverage
About 9.58%, or 548 people, have MTA DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Fort Richardson area. MTA is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Fort Richardson.
MTA Solutions DSL download speeds
MTA is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fort Richardson. Versus other DSL providers in the area, MTA DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fort Richardson. The fastest plan anyone in Fort Richardson can order from MTA goes up to 120 Mbps, and all Fort Richardson customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 120.0 Mbps
MTA Solutions DSL upload speeds
In Fort Richardson 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 Fort Richardson DSL providers. MTA offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fort Richardson is up to 60 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
Borealis Broadband Fixed Wireless in Fort Richardson, AK
Borealis Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 9.58%, or 548 people, have Borealis Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Fort Richardson area. Borealis Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Fort Richardson.
Borealis Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Borealis Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fort Richardson. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Borealis Broadband fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fort Richardson. The fastest plan anyone in Fort Richardson can order from Borealis Broadband goes up to 200 Mbps, and all Fort Richardson customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
Borealis Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Fort Richardson download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Borealis Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Borealis Broadband is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Fort Richardson fixed wireless providers. Borealis Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fort Richardson is up to 200 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
Fort Richardson Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Fort Richardson or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Fort Richardson compare to the rest of Alaska?
Internet speeds in Fort Richardson are faster versus the average speeds in Alaska: 2,059 Mbps in Alaska versus 2,500 Mbps in the city. The state has far less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Alaska is 94.55% versus 9.58% in Fort Richardson.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Fort Richardson 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
- Elmendorf Afb, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Eagle River, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Anchorage, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chugiak, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Peters Creek, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Big Lake, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Knik, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Knik-Fairview, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Indian, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Meadow Lakes, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Lake Norman of Catawba, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Imperial, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Indian Hill, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Indian River Estates, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Indian Springs, NV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ingram, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Iola, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Islip Terrace, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kayenta, AZ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kildeer, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds