In Northwest Arctic Borough there are 4 residential internet providers covering 95.71% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,246 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 Northwest Arctic 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 Northwest Arctic Borough are not shown.
Northwest Arctic 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 Northwest Arctic Borough
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Internet service is available in 95.71% of Northwest Arctic 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 Northwest Arctic Borough with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Northwest Arctic Borough?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Northwest Arctic Borough.
Internet Speed Key
The average Northwest Arctic Borough home can get up to 1,246 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,500 Mbps, which 47.22% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 48.49% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Northwest Arctic Borough.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Northwest Arctic Borough, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Northwest Arctic Borough?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Northwest Arctic Borough you live. If speed is your main concern, DSL will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 8.03% of Northwest Arctic Borough homes.
- Cable is fastest for 39.19% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 48.49%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 4.29% of Northwest Arctic Borough homes.
Internet Market Health in Northwest Arctic Borough
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Northwest Arctic 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 Northwest Arctic Borough based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.5 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.5 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.5 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Northwest Arctic Borough 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, Northwest Arctic Borough homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, cable, and fiber, 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 similar. Northwest Arctic Borough internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 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, Northwest Arctic Borough badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Northwest Arctic Borough, along with details on where in Northwest Arctic Borough and at what speeds.
OTZ Telecom DSL in Northwest Arctic Borough, AK
OTZ Telecom DSL coverage
About 95.50%, or 7,442 people, have OTZ Telecom DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Northwest Arctic Borough area. OTZ Telecom is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Northwest Arctic Borough.
OTZ Telecom DSL download speeds
OTZ Telecom is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northwest Arctic Borough. Versus other DSL providers in the area, OTZ Telecom DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Northwest Arctic Borough. The fastest plan anyone in Northwest Arctic Borough can order from OTZ Telecom goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Northwest Arctic Borough customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
OTZ Telecom DSL upload speeds
In Northwest Arctic Borough download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for OTZ Telecom DSL. Compared to other ISPs, OTZ Telecom is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Northwest Arctic Borough DSL providers. OTZ Telecom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Northwest Arctic Borough is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
GCI Cable in Northwest Arctic Borough, AK
GCI cable coverage
About 39.19%, or 3,054 people, have GCI cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west and central Northwest Arctic Borough area. GCI is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Northwest Arctic Borough.
GCI cable download speeds
GCI is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northwest Arctic Borough. Versus other cable providers in the area, GCI cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Northwest Arctic Borough. The fastest plan anyone in Northwest Arctic Borough can order from GCI goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and all Northwest Arctic Borough customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
GCI cable upload speeds
In Northwest Arctic Borough download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for GCI cable. Compared to other ISPs, GCI is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Northwest Arctic Borough cable providers. GCI offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Northwest Arctic Borough is up to 75 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
GCI Fiber in Northwest Arctic Borough, AK
GCI fiber coverage
About 8.03%, or 626 people, have GCI fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and southwest Northwest Arctic Borough area. GCI is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Northwest Arctic Borough.
GCI fiber download speeds
GCI is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northwest Arctic Borough. Versus other fiber providers in the area, GCI fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Northwest Arctic Borough. The fastest plan anyone in Northwest Arctic Borough can order from GCI goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and all Northwest Arctic Borough customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
GCI fiber upload speeds
In Northwest Arctic Borough download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for GCI fiber. Compared to other ISPs, GCI is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Northwest Arctic Borough fiber providers. GCI offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Northwest Arctic Borough is up to 75 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Northwest Arctic Borough Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Northwest Arctic Borough or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Northwest Arctic Borough compare to the rest of Alaska?
Internet speeds in Northwest Arctic Borough are slower versus the average speeds in Alaska: 2,059 Mbps in Alaska versus 1,246 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Alaska is 94.55% versus 95.71% in Northwest Arctic Borough.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Northwest Arctic 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
- Nome Census Area, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Slope Borough, AK: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kusilvak Census Area, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Denali Borough, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bethel Census Area, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Anchorage Municipality, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Bayfield County, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Weston County, WY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- West Feliciana Parish, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- West Carroll Parish, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wells County, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Watonwan County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Washita County, OK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Blaine County, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Billings County, ND: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bear Lake County, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds