In McCarthy there are 3 residential internet providers covering 42.55% 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 McCarthy
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 McCarthy are not shown.
McCarthy 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 42.55% of McCarthy. 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 McCarthy with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in McCarthy?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in McCarthy.
Internet Speed Key
The average McCarthy 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 42.55% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in McCarthy?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in McCarthy 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 McCarthy homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 42.55%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 57.45% of McCarthy homes.
Internet Market Health in McCarthy
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the McCarthy 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 McCarthy 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.
McCarthy internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 provider, depending on where they live. For different types of service, McCarthy homes have 1 option. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, 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. McCarthy 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, McCarthy badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in McCarthy, along with details on where in McCarthy and at what speeds.
Copper Valley Telecom Fixed Wireless in McCarthy, AK
Copper Valley Telecom fixed wireless coverage
About 42.55%, or 60 people, have Copper Valley Telecom fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire McCarthy area. Copper Valley Telecom is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of McCarthy.
Copper Valley Telecom fixed wireless download speeds
Copper Valley Telecom is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McCarthy. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Copper Valley Telecom fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout McCarthy. The fastest plan anyone in McCarthy can order from Copper Valley Telecom goes up to 25 Mbps, and all McCarthy customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Copper Valley Telecom fixed wireless upload speeds
In McCarthy download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Copper Valley Telecom fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Copper Valley Telecom is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other McCarthy fixed wireless providers. Copper Valley Telecom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in McCarthy is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
McCarthy Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to McCarthy or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in McCarthy compare to the rest of Alaska?
Internet speeds in McCarthy are slower versus the average speeds in Alaska: 2,059 Mbps in Alaska versus 25 Mbps in the city. The state has far less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Alaska is 94.55% versus 42.55% in McCarthy.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around McCarthy 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
- Chitina, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kenny Lake, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Copper Center, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tazlina, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gakona, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gulkana, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cordova, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Valdez, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Glennallen, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Brownell, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Wildie, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wilder Chapel, TN: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Wilbur, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wilbren, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Whitehead, MS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- White Sulphur Springs, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wheeless, OK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Carneiro, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds