In Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area there are 4 residential internet providers covering 88.61% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 464 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 Prince of Wales-Hyder 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 Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area are not shown.
Prince of Wales-Hyder 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 88.61% of Prince of Wales-Hyder 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 Alaska Telephone Company. Now you can call companies in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area.
Internet Speed Key
The average Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area home can get up to 464 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 38.35% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 15.14% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area you live. If speed is your main concern, DSL will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 43.28% of Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 45.33%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 11.39% of Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area homes.
Internet Market Health in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Prince of Wales-Hyder 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 Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.3 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.3 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area 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, Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl 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 worse. Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 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, Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, along with details on where in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area and at what speeds.
Alaska Power & Telephone Company DSL in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK
Alaska Telephone Company DSL coverage
About 46.01%, or 2,647 people, have Alaska Telephone Company DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, central, south, and east Prince of Wales-Hyder 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 Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area.
Alaska Power & Telephone Company DSL download speeds
Alaska Telephone Company is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Alaska Telephone Company DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area. The fastest plan anyone in Prince of Wales-Hyder 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 Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area customers is up to 44 Mbps.
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- 76.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 20.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Alaska Power & Telephone Company DSL upload speeds
In Prince of Wales-Hyder 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 below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Prince of Wales-Hyder 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 Prince of Wales-Hyder 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 8.3 Mbps.
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- 76.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 20.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Alaska Power & Telephone Company Fiber in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK
Alaska Telephone Company fiber coverage
About 43.28%, or 2,490 people, have Alaska Telephone Company fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, southeast, east, north, and northeast Prince of Wales-Hyder 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 Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area.
Alaska Power & Telephone Company fiber download speeds
Alaska Telephone Company is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Alaska Telephone Company fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area. The fastest plan anyone in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area can order from Alaska Telephone Company goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 250 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area customers is up to 914 Mbps.
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- 88.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 11.4% up to 250.0 Mbps
Alaska Power & Telephone Company fiber upload speeds
In Prince of Wales-Hyder 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 Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area fiber providers. Alaska Telephone Company 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 Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 50 Mbps. On average, Alaska Telephone Company customers can get speeds up to 94 Mbps.
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- 88.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 11.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications DSL in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK
Alaska Communications DSL coverage
About 28.58%, or 1,644 people, have Alaska Communications DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, northwest, east, north, and northeast Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area area. Alaska Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area.
Alaska Communications DSL download speeds
Alaska Communications is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Alaska Communications DSL is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area. The fastest plan anyone in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area can order from Alaska Communications goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area customers is up to 11 Mbps.
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- 1.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 96.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications DSL upload speeds
In Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area 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 slowest compared to other Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area DSL providers. Alaska Communications 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 Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area is up to 10 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 1.2 Mbps.
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- 1.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 96.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area compare to the rest of Alaska?
Internet speeds in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area are slower versus the average speeds in Alaska: 2,059 Mbps in Alaska versus 464 Mbps in the county. The state has less internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Alaska is 94.55% versus 88.61% in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Prince of Wales-Hyder 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.
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