In Nome Census Area there are 5 residential internet providers covering 89.47% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,026 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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5 Internet Service Providers in Nome Census Area
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 Nome Census Area are not shown.
Nome Census Area Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 89.47% of Nome Census Area. 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 Nome Census Area with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Nome Census Area?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Nome Census Area.
Internet Speed Key
The average Nome Census Area home can get up to 1,026 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,500 Mbps, which 36.34% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 42.66% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Nome Census Area.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Nome Census Area, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Nome Census Area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Nome Census Area you live. If speed is your main concern, DSL will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Nome Census Area homes.
- Cable is fastest for 36.34% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 39.82%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 13.31%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 10.53% of Nome Census Area homes.
Internet Market Health in Nome Census Area
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Nome Census Area 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 Nome Census Area based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 0.9 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Nome Census Area 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, Nome Census Area homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, cable, and fixed wireless, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Nome Census Area internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 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, Nome Census Area badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Nome Census Area, along with details on where in Nome Census Area and at what speeds.
American Broadband DSL in Nome Census Area, AK
American Broadband DSL coverage
About 54.20%, or 5,445 people, have American Broadband DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, central, south, southeast, northwest, southwest, and east Nome Census Area area. American Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Nome Census Area.
American Broadband DSL download speeds
American Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nome Census Area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, American Broadband DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Nome Census Area. The fastest plan anyone in Nome Census Area can order from American Broadband goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Nome Census Area customers is up to 45 Mbps.
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- 86.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 13.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
American Broadband DSL upload speeds
In Nome Census Area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for American Broadband DSL. Compared to other ISPs, American Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Nome Census Area DSL providers. American Broadband offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nome Census Area is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, American Broadband customers can get speeds up to 8.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 86.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 13.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
GCI Cable in Nome Census Area, AK
GCI cable coverage
About 36.34%, or 3,651 people, have GCI cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, central, south, and southwest Nome Census Area area. GCI is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Nome Census Area.
GCI cable download speeds
GCI is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nome Census Area. Versus other cable providers in the area, GCI cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nome Census Area. The fastest plan anyone in Nome Census Area can order from GCI goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and all Nome Census Area customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
GCI cable upload speeds
In Nome Census Area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for GCI cable. Compared to other ISPs, GCI is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Nome Census Area cable providers. GCI offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nome Census Area is up to 75 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
United Utilities DSL in Nome Census Area, AK
United Utilities DSL coverage
About 21.96%, or 2,206 people, have United Utilities DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest and southeast Nome Census Area area. United Utilities is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Nome Census Area.
United Utilities DSL download speeds
United Utilities is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nome Census Area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, United Utilities DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nome Census Area. The fastest plan anyone in Nome Census Area can order from United Utilities goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Nome Census Area customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
United Utilities DSL upload speeds
In Nome Census Area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for United Utilities DSL. Compared to other ISPs, United Utilities is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Nome Census Area DSL providers. United Utilities offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nome Census Area is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
GCI Fixed Wireless in Nome Census Area, AK
GCI fixed wireless coverage
About 29.48%, or 2,962 people, have GCI fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, and northeast Nome Census Area area. GCI is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Nome Census Area.
GCI fixed wireless download speeds
GCI is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nome Census Area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, GCI fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nome Census Area. The fastest plan anyone in Nome Census Area can order from GCI goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Nome Census Area customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
GCI fixed wireless upload speeds
In Nome Census Area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for GCI fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, GCI is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Nome Census Area fixed wireless providers. GCI offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nome Census Area is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Nome Census Area Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Nome Census Area or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Nome Census Area compare to the rest of Alaska?
Internet speeds in Nome Census Area are slower versus the average speeds in Alaska: 2,059 Mbps in Alaska versus 1,026 Mbps in the county. The state has less internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Alaska is 94.55% versus 89.47% in Nome Census Area.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Nome Census Area 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Kusilvak Census Area, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Northwest Arctic Borough, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bethel Census Area, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dillingham Census Area, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bristol Bay Borough, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Denali Borough, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Slope Borough, AK: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lake and Peninsula Borough, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Washington County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Boyd County, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bristol Bay Borough, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Butler County, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Walthall County, MS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Warren County, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Warren County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Waseca County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Washburn County, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, AL: more internet coverage, slower speeds