In Kivalina there are 4 residential internet providers covering 99.33% 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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4 Internet Service Providers in Kivalina
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 Kivalina are not shown.
Kivalina 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 99.33% of Kivalina. 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 Kivalina with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Kivalina?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Kivalina.
Internet Speed Key
The average Kivalina 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 99.33% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Kivalina?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Kivalina you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.33% of Kivalina 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 less than 1% of Kivalina homes.
Internet Market Health in Kivalina
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Kivalina 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 Kivalina 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: 2.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Kivalina internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Kivalina homes have 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 similar. Kivalina internet customers who want faster speeds have 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, Kivalina badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Kivalina, along with details on where in Kivalina and at what speeds.
GCI Fiber in Kivalina, AK
GCI fiber coverage
About 99.33%, or 444 people, have GCI fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kivalina area. GCI is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Kivalina.
GCI fiber download speeds
GCI is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kivalina. Versus other fiber providers in the area, GCI fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kivalina. The fastest plan anyone in Kivalina can order from GCI goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and all Kivalina customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
GCI fiber upload speeds
In Kivalina download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for GCI fiber. Compared to other ISPs, GCI is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Kivalina fiber providers. GCI offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kivalina is up to 75 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
OTZ Telecom DSL in Kivalina, AK
OTZ Telecom DSL coverage
About 99.33%, or 444 people, have OTZ Telecom DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kivalina area. OTZ Telecom is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Kivalina.
OTZ Telecom DSL download speeds
OTZ Telecom is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kivalina. Versus other DSL providers in the area, OTZ Telecom DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kivalina. The fastest plan anyone in Kivalina can order from OTZ Telecom goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Kivalina customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
OTZ Telecom DSL upload speeds
In Kivalina download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for OTZ Telecom DSL. Compared to other ISPs, OTZ Telecom is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Kivalina DSL providers. OTZ Telecom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kivalina is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Kivalina Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Kivalina or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Kivalina compare to the rest of Alaska?
Internet speeds in Kivalina are faster versus the average speeds in Alaska: 2,059 Mbps in Alaska versus 2,500 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Alaska is 94.55% versus 99.33% in Kivalina.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Kivalina 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
- Noatak, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Point Hope, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kotzebue, AK: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Shishmaref, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Noorvik, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kiana, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Deering, AK: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Point Lay, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Selawik, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Buckland, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Ringwood, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mills, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mills Orchard, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Millwood, SC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rhodes, MS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Richfield Center, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Richmond, RI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Riddles Store, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rinard, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Milligan, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds