In Naknek there are 3 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 18 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 Naknek
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 Naknek are not shown.
Naknek 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 100.00% of Naknek. 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 Bristol Bay Telephone Cooperative. Now you can call companies in Naknek with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Naknek?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Naknek.
Internet Speed Key
The average Naknek home can get up to 18 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 25 Mbps, which 56.17% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 43.83% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Naknek.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Naknek, and slower in the central areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Naknek?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Naknek 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 Naknek homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 100.00%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Naknek homes.
Internet Market Health in Naknek
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Naknek 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 Naknek 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: 0.6 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Naknek internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 provider, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Naknek 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 worse. Naknek internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 1 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, Naknek badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Naknek, along with details on where in Naknek and at what speeds.
Bristol Bay Telephone Cooperative DSL in Naknek, AK
Bristol Bay Telephone Cooperative DSL coverage
About 100.00%, or 470 people, have Bristol Bay Telephone Cooperative DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Naknek area. Bristol Bay Telephone Cooperative is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Naknek.
Bristol Bay Telephone Cooperative DSL download speeds
Bristol Bay Telephone Cooperative is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Naknek. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Bristol Bay Telephone Cooperative DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Naknek. The fastest plan anyone in Naknek can order from Bristol Bay Telephone Cooperative goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Naknek customers is up to 18 Mbps.
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- 56.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 43.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Bristol Bay Telephone Cooperative DSL upload speeds
In Naknek download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Bristol Bay Telephone Cooperative DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Bristol Bay Telephone Cooperative is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Naknek DSL providers. Bristol Bay Telephone Cooperative offers 2 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 Naknek is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Bristol Bay Telephone Cooperative customers can get speeds up to 2.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 56.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 43.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Naknek Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Naknek or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Naknek compare to the rest of Alaska?
Internet speeds in Naknek are slower versus the average speeds in Alaska: 2,059 Mbps in Alaska versus 18 Mbps in the city. The state has greater internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Alaska is 94.55% versus 100.00% in Naknek.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Naknek 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
- South Naknek, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- King Salmon, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Levelock, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Egegik, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ekwok, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- New Stuyahok, AK: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clarks Point, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dillingham, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wood River, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Koliganek, AK: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Wanship, UT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cliffield, VA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clifty, KY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Climax, MN: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cook Station, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Craig, IA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Valley Water Mills, MO: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Vernon Springs, IA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Vinco, OK: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cheek, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds