In Palmer there are 4 residential internet providers covering 99.30% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 2,106 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 Palmer
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 Palmer are not shown.
Palmer 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 99.30% of Palmer. 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 Palmer with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Palmer?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Palmer.
Internet Speed Key
The average Palmer home can get up to 2,106 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,500 Mbps, which 76.79% 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Palmer.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Palmer, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Palmer?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Palmer you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 16.59% of Palmer homes.
- Cable is fastest for 76.79% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 5.92%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Palmer homes.
Internet Market Health in Palmer
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Palmer 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 Palmer based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.4 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.4 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.4 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Palmer 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, Palmer homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, cable, and fiber, 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. Palmer 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, Palmer badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Palmer, along with details on where in Palmer and at what speeds.
MTA Solutions DSL in Palmer, AK
MTA DSL coverage
About 97.69%, or 19,571 people, have MTA DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Palmer area. MTA is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Palmer.
MTA Solutions DSL download speeds
MTA is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Palmer. Versus other DSL providers in the area, MTA DSL is the fastest. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout Palmer. The fastest plan anyone in Palmer can order from MTA goes up to 120 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Palmer customers is up to 101 Mbps.
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- 67.9% up to 120.0 Mbps
- 13.8% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 6.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 3.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
MTA Solutions DSL upload speeds
In Palmer download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for MTA DSL. Compared to other ISPs, MTA is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Palmer DSL providers. MTA offers 11 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 Palmer is up to 60 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, MTA customers can get speeds up to 45 Mbps.
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- 60.4% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 13.5% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 16.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 6.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 3.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
GCI Cable in Palmer, AK
GCI cable coverage
About 76.79%, or 15,385 people, have GCI cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Palmer area. GCI is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Palmer.
GCI cable download speeds
GCI is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Palmer. Versus other cable providers in the area, GCI cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Palmer. The fastest plan anyone in Palmer can order from GCI goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and all Palmer customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
GCI cable upload speeds
In Palmer download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for GCI cable. Compared to other ISPs, GCI is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Palmer cable providers. GCI offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Palmer is up to 75 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
MTA Solutions Fiber in Palmer, AK
MTA fiber coverage
About 62.91%, or 12,603 people, have MTA fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Palmer area. MTA is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Palmer.
MTA Solutions fiber download speeds
MTA is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Palmer. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MTA fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Palmer. The fastest plan anyone in Palmer can order from MTA goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Palmer customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
MTA Solutions fiber upload speeds
In Palmer download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for MTA fiber. Compared to other ISPs, MTA is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Palmer fiber providers. MTA offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Palmer is up to 200 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
Palmer Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Palmer or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Palmer compare to the rest of Alaska?
Internet speeds in Palmer are comparable versus the average speeds in Alaska: 2,059 Mbps in Alaska versus 2,106 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Alaska is 94.55% versus 99.30% in Palmer.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Palmer 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
- Gateway, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lazy Mountain, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Buffalo Soapstone, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lakes, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wasilla, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tanaina, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Eska, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Knik-Fairview, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Meadow Lakes, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chugiak, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Rio Rico, AZ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jasper, IN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jenkintown, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- La Crescenta-Montrose, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lajas, PR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lake Forest, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lebanon, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ludlow, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pennsauken, NJ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Powhatan, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds