In North Slope Borough there are 4 residential internet providers covering 74.24% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,618 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 North Slope Borough
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 North Slope Borough are not shown.
North Slope Borough 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
Availability maps for all providers in North Slope Borough
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Internet service is available in 74.24% of North Slope Borough. 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 North Slope Borough with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in North Slope Borough?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in North Slope Borough.
Internet Speed Key
The average North Slope Borough home can get up to 1,618 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,500 Mbps, which 44.67% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 9.21% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in North Slope Borough.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of North Slope Borough, and slower in the south areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in North Slope Borough?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in North Slope Borough you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 20.36% of North Slope Borough homes.
- Cable is fastest for 44.67% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 9.21%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 25.76% of North Slope Borough homes.
Internet Market Health in North Slope Borough
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the North Slope Borough 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 North Slope Borough 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: 1.5 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
North Slope Borough internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 3 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, North Slope Borough homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, cable, and dsl, 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. North Slope Borough internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 3 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, North Slope Borough badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in North Slope Borough, along with details on where in North Slope Borough and at what speeds.
Astac.Net Fiber in North Slope Borough, AK
Astac.Net fiber coverage
About 64.91%, or 7,160 people, have Astac.Net fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, southwest, central, west, and north North Slope Borough area. Astac.Net is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of North Slope Borough.
Astac.Net fiber download speeds
Astac.Net is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Slope Borough. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astac.Net fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Slope Borough. The fastest plan anyone in North Slope Borough can order from Astac.Net goes up to 500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for North Slope Borough customers is up to 471 Mbps.
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- 92.8% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
Astac.Net fiber upload speeds
In North Slope Borough download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Astac.Net fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Astac.Net is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other North Slope Borough fiber providers. Astac.Net 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 North Slope Borough is up to 150 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 30 Mbps. On average, Astac.Net customers can get speeds up to 141 Mbps.
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- 92.8% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 30.0 Mbps
GCI Cable in North Slope Borough, AK
GCI cable coverage
About 44.67%, or 4,927 people, have GCI cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and north North Slope Borough area. GCI is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of North Slope Borough.
GCI cable download speeds
GCI is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Slope Borough. Versus other cable providers in the area, GCI cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Slope Borough. The fastest plan anyone in North Slope Borough can order from GCI goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and all North Slope Borough customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
GCI cable upload speeds
In North Slope Borough download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for GCI cable. Compared to other ISPs, GCI is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other North Slope Borough cable providers. GCI offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Slope Borough is up to 75 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Astac.Net DSL in North Slope Borough, AK
Astac.Net DSL coverage
About 9.21%, or 1,016 people, have Astac.Net DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southwest, and east North Slope Borough area. Astac.Net is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of North Slope Borough.
Astac.Net DSL download speeds
Astac.Net is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Slope Borough. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Astac.Net DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Slope Borough. The fastest plan anyone in North Slope Borough can order from Astac.Net goes up to 10 Mbps, and all North Slope Borough customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Astac.Net DSL upload speeds
In North Slope Borough download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Astac.Net DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Astac.Net is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other North Slope Borough DSL providers. Astac.Net offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Slope Borough is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
North Slope Borough Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to North Slope Borough or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in North Slope Borough compare to the rest of Alaska?
Internet speeds in North Slope Borough are slower versus the average speeds in Alaska: 2,059 Mbps in Alaska versus 1,618 Mbps in the county. The state has less internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Alaska is 94.55% versus 74.24% in North Slope Borough.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around North Slope Borough 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
- Northwest Arctic Borough, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Denali Borough, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Nome Census Area, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kusilvak Census Area, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Copper River Census Area, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Anchorage Municipality, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Bland County, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bethel Census Area, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bienville Parish, LA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Big Horn County, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Big Horn County, WY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Big Stone County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Blackford County, IN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Blaine County, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Blaine County, OK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bertie County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds