In Petersburg Census Area there are 4 residential internet providers covering 96.41% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 2,461 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 Petersburg 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 Petersburg Census Area are not shown.
Petersburg 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 96.41% of Petersburg 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 Petersburg Census Area with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Petersburg Census Area?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Petersburg Census Area.
Internet Speed Key
The average Petersburg Census Area home can get up to 2,461 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,500 Mbps, which 94.88% 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 Petersburg Census Area.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Petersburg Census Area, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Petersburg Census Area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Petersburg Census Area you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Petersburg Census Area homes.
- Cable is fastest for 94.88% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.53%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.59% of Petersburg Census Area homes.
Internet Market Health in Petersburg Census Area
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Petersburg 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 Petersburg Census Area based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.1 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Petersburg Census Area 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, Petersburg Census Area homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fiber, 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. Petersburg Census Area 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, Petersburg Census Area badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Petersburg Census Area, along with details on where in Petersburg Census Area and at what speeds.
GCI Cable in Petersburg Census Area, AK
GCI cable coverage
About 94.88%, or 3,224 people, have GCI cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Petersburg Census Area area. GCI is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Petersburg Census Area.
GCI cable download speeds
GCI is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Petersburg Census Area. Versus other cable providers in the area, GCI cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Petersburg Census Area. The fastest plan anyone in Petersburg Census Area can order from GCI goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and all Petersburg Census Area customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
GCI cable upload speeds
In Petersburg Census Area 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 Petersburg Census Area cable providers. GCI offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Petersburg Census Area is up to 75 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Alaska Power & Telephone Company Fiber in Petersburg Census Area, AK
Alaska Telephone Company fiber coverage
About 68.57%, or 2,330 people, have Alaska Telephone Company fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, and southeast Petersburg Census Area area. Alaska Telephone Company is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Petersburg Census Area.
Alaska Power & Telephone Company fiber download speeds
Alaska Telephone Company is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Petersburg Census Area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Alaska Telephone Company fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Petersburg Census Area. The fastest plan anyone in Petersburg Census Area can order from Alaska Telephone Company goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Petersburg Census Area customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Alaska Power & Telephone Company fiber upload speeds
In Petersburg Census Area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Alaska Telephone Company fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Alaska Telephone Company is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Petersburg Census Area fiber providers. Alaska Telephone Company offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Petersburg Census Area is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Alaska Power & Telephone Company DSL in Petersburg Census Area, AK
Alaska Telephone Company DSL coverage
About 45.35%, or 1,541 people, have Alaska Telephone Company DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Petersburg Census Area area. Alaska Telephone Company is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Petersburg Census Area.
Alaska Power & Telephone Company DSL download speeds
Alaska Telephone Company is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Petersburg Census Area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Alaska Telephone Company DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Petersburg Census Area. The fastest plan anyone in Petersburg Census Area can order from Alaska Telephone Company goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Petersburg Census Area customers is up to 42 Mbps.
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- 70.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 23.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Alaska Power & Telephone Company DSL upload speeds
In Petersburg Census Area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Alaska Telephone Company DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Alaska Telephone Company is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Petersburg Census Area DSL providers. Alaska Telephone Company offers 3 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 Petersburg Census Area is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Alaska Telephone Company customers can get speeds up to 7.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 70.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 23.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Petersburg Census Area Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Petersburg Census Area or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Petersburg Census Area compare to the rest of Alaska?
Internet speeds in Petersburg Census Area are faster versus the average speeds in Alaska: 2,059 Mbps in Alaska versus 2,461 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Alaska is 94.55% versus 96.41% in Petersburg Census Area.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Petersburg 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
- Wrangell City and Borough, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sitka City and Borough, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Juneau City and Borough, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Haines Borough, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Skagway Municipality, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chugach Census Area, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Copper River Census Area, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Russell County, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Haskell County, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Haskell County, OK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Haskell County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rock County, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rolette County, ND: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rooks County, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rosebud County, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Runnels County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rush County, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds