In Northeast there are 5 residential internet providers covering 97.26% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 2,498 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 Northeast
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 Northeast are not shown.
Northeast 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 97.26% of Northeast. 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 Northeast with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Northeast?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Northeast.
Internet Speed Key
The average Northeast home can get up to 2,498 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 2,500 Mbps, which 97.17% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Northeast.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Northeast, and slower in the northwest areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Northeast?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Northeast you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Northeast homes.
- Cable is fastest for 97.17% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.74% of Northeast homes.
Internet Market Health in Northeast
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Northeast 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 Northeast based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.4 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.7 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Northeast internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Northeast homes have between 2 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Northeast internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 4 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, Northeast badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Northeast, along with details on where in Northeast and at what speeds.
GCI Cable in Northeast, Anchorage, AK
GCI cable coverage
About 97.17%, or 29,008 people, have GCI cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Northeast area. GCI is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Northeast.
GCI cable download speeds
GCI is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northeast. Versus other cable providers in the area, GCI cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Northeast. The fastest plan anyone in Northeast can order from GCI goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and all Northeast customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
GCI cable upload speeds
In Northeast download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for GCI cable. Compared to other ISPs, GCI is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Northeast cable providers. GCI offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Northeast is up to 75 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications DSL in Northeast, Anchorage, AK
Alaska Communications DSL coverage
About 93.57%, or 27,933 people, have Alaska Communications DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Northeast area. Alaska Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Northeast.
Alaska Communications DSL download speeds
Alaska Communications is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northeast. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Alaska Communications DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Northeast. The fastest plan anyone in Northeast can order from Alaska Communications goes up to 75 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Northeast customers is up to 19 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 3.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 5.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 11.6% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 72.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications DSL upload speeds
In Northeast download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Alaska Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Alaska Communications is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Northeast DSL providers. Alaska Communications offers 8 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Northeast is up to 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Alaska Communications customers can get speeds up to 4.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 3.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 5.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 9.2% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 72.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications Fiber in Northeast, Anchorage, AK
Alaska Communications fiber coverage
About 8.70%, or 2,598 people, have Alaska Communications fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east, south, north, northeast, and central Northeast area. Alaska Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Northeast.
Alaska Communications fiber download speeds
Alaska Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northeast. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Alaska Communications fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Northeast. The fastest plan anyone in Northeast can order from Alaska Communications goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Northeast customers is up to 73 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 15.5% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 84.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications fiber upload speeds
In Northeast download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Alaska Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Alaska Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Northeast fiber providers. Alaska Communications offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Northeast is up to 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Alaska Communications customers can get speeds up to 16 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 15.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 84.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Borealis Broadband Fixed Wireless in Northeast, Anchorage, AK
Borealis Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 90.18%, or 26,922 people, have Borealis Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Northeast area. Borealis Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Northeast.
Borealis Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Borealis Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northeast. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Borealis Broadband fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Northeast. The fastest plan anyone in Northeast can order from Borealis Broadband goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Northeast customers is up to 153 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 53.2% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 46.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
Borealis Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Northeast download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Borealis Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Borealis Broadband is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Northeast fixed wireless providers. Borealis Broadband offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Northeast is up to 200 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Borealis Broadband customers can get speeds up to 153 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 53.2% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 46.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications Fixed Wireless in Northeast, Anchorage, AK
Alaska Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 43.36%, or 12,943 people, have Alaska Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northwest, north, east, central, west, southeast, south, and southwest Northeast area. Alaska Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Northeast.
Alaska Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Alaska Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northeast. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Alaska Communications fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Northeast. The fastest plan anyone in Northeast can order from Alaska Communications goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 150 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Northeast customers is up to 191 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 27.2% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 72.8% up to 150.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Northeast download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Alaska Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Alaska Communications is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Northeast fixed wireless providers. Alaska Communications offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Northeast is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 50 Mbps. On average, Alaska Communications customers can get speeds up to 64 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 27.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 72.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
Northeast Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Northeast or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Northeast compare to the rest of Anchorage?
Internet speeds in Northeast are comparable versus the average speeds in Anchorage: 2,483 Mbps in Anchorage versus 2,498 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Anchorage is 99.10% versus 97.26% in Northeast.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Northeast 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Russian Jack Park, Anchorage, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Scenic Foothills, Anchorage, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- University Area, Anchorage, AK: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mountain View, Anchorage, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Airport Heights, Anchorage, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rogers Park, Anchorage, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fairview, Anchorage, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Campbell Park, Anchorage, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Midtown, Anchorage, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Star, Anchorage, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Alexandria Wrest, Alexandria, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Central, Virginia Beach, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Greater Eastside, St. Paul, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Crenshaw, Los Angeles, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bull Mountain, Tigard, OR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bellevue, Nashville, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Anthem, Henderson, NV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wynnefield, Philadelphia, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wissanoning, Philadelphia, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Linden, Columbus, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds