In Kobuk there are 3 residential internet providers covering 97.45% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 25 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 Kobuk
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 Kobuk are not shown.
Kobuk 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 97.45% of Kobuk. 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 OTZ Telecom. Now you can call companies in Kobuk with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Kobuk?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Kobuk.
Internet Speed Key
The average Kobuk home can get up to 25 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 25 Mbps, which 97.45% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Kobuk?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Kobuk you live. If speed is your main concern, DSL will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Kobuk homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 97.45%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.55% of Kobuk homes.
Internet Market Health in Kobuk
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Kobuk 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 Kobuk based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Kobuk internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 provider, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Kobuk homes have 1 option. The type(s) of service available are 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. Kobuk internet customers who want faster speeds have 1 choice 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, Kobuk badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Kobuk, along with details on where in Kobuk and at what speeds.
OTZ Telecom DSL in Kobuk, AK
OTZ Telecom DSL coverage
About 97.45%, or 191 people, have OTZ Telecom DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kobuk area. OTZ Telecom is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Kobuk.
OTZ Telecom DSL download speeds
OTZ Telecom is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kobuk. Versus other DSL providers in the area, OTZ Telecom DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kobuk. The fastest plan anyone in Kobuk can order from OTZ Telecom goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Kobuk customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
OTZ Telecom DSL upload speeds
In Kobuk download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for OTZ Telecom DSL. Compared to other ISPs, OTZ Telecom is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Kobuk DSL providers. OTZ Telecom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kobuk is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Kobuk Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Kobuk or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Kobuk compare to the rest of Alaska?
Internet speeds in Kobuk are slower versus the average speeds in Alaska: 2,059 Mbps in Alaska versus 25 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Alaska is 94.55% versus 97.45% in Kobuk.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Kobuk 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
- Shungnak, AK: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Ambler, AK: less internet coverage, similar speeds
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- Noorvik, AK: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Buckland, AK: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Koyukuk, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Galena, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kotzebue, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ruby, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
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- Patzau, WI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Patterson, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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