In Gakona there are 3 residential internet providers covering 88.69% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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 Gakona
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 Gakona are not shown.
Gakona 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 88.69% of Gakona. 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 Copper Valley Telecom. Now you can call companies in Gakona with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Gakona?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Gakona.
Internet Speed Key
The average Gakona home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 88.69% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Gakona?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Gakona you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 88.69% of Gakona homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 11.31% of Gakona homes.
Internet Market Health in Gakona
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Gakona 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 Gakona based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.0 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.7 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Gakona 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, Gakona homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber 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. Gakona internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 2 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, Gakona badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Gakona, along with details on where in Gakona and at what speeds.
Copper Valley Telecom Fiber in Gakona, AK
Copper Valley Telecom fiber coverage
About 88.69%, or 149 people, have Copper Valley Telecom fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Gakona area. Copper Valley Telecom is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Gakona.
Copper Valley Telecom fiber download speeds
Copper Valley Telecom is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gakona. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Copper Valley Telecom fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Gakona. The fastest plan anyone in Gakona can order from Copper Valley Telecom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Gakona customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Copper Valley Telecom fiber upload speeds
In Gakona download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Copper Valley Telecom fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Copper Valley Telecom is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Gakona fiber providers. Copper Valley Telecom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gakona is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Copper Valley Telecom DSL in Gakona, AK
Copper Valley Telecom DSL coverage
About 84.52%, or 142 people, have Copper Valley Telecom DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south and east Gakona area. Copper Valley Telecom is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Gakona.
Copper Valley Telecom DSL download speeds
Copper Valley Telecom is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gakona. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Copper Valley Telecom DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Gakona. The fastest plan anyone in Gakona can order from Copper Valley Telecom goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Gakona customers is up to 40 Mbps.
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- 71.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 21.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Copper Valley Telecom DSL upload speeds
In Gakona download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Copper Valley Telecom DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Copper Valley Telecom is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Gakona DSL providers. Copper Valley Telecom offers 3 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 Gakona 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 7.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 71.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 21.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Gakona Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Gakona or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Gakona compare to the rest of Alaska?
Internet speeds in Gakona are slower versus the average speeds in Alaska: 2,059 Mbps in Alaska versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Alaska is 94.55% versus 88.69% in Gakona.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Gakona 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
- Gulkana, AK: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Tazlina, AK: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Slana, AK: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Glennallen, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Copper Center, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Paxson, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kenny Lake, AK: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Tonsina, AK: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Chitina, AK: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Tanacross, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Whitman, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Williamsburg, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Iron Mountain, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ironhills, IA: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Wien, MO: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Ivydell, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Whitney, AL: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Jamesville, AL: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Jasper Mills, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jay Em, WY: less internet coverage, slower speeds