TV and Internet Providers in Sand Point, AK


In Sand Point there are 4 residential internet providers covering 92.57% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 2,500 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 Sand Point

GCI | Fiber

Availability:

92.57%

Avg. Speed:

2,500 Mbps

American Broadband | DSL

Availability:

92.57%

Avg. Speed:

10 Mbps

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 Sand Point are not shown.

 

Sand Point Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

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Internet service is available in 92.57% of Sand Point. 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 Sand Point with more confidence that they might be available.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Sand Point?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Sand Point.

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The average Sand Point home can get up to 2,500 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,500 Mbps, which 92.57% of residents can get.

What type of internet should I choose in Sand Point?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Sand Point you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 92.57% of Sand Point homes.
  • Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 7.43% of Sand Point homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Sand Point

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The map shows how competitive the Sand Point 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 Sand Point based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.0 (very unhealthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.0 (unhealthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.0 (very unhealthy)

Overall, competition is very unhealthy.

Sand Point internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Sand Point homes have 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber and dsl, 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. Sand Point internet customers who want faster speeds have 1 choice 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, Sand Point badly needs improvement.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Sand Point, along with details on where in Sand Point and at what speeds.

GCI Fiber in Sand Point, AK

GCI fiber coverage

About 92.57%, or 536 people, have GCI fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Sand Point area. GCI is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Sand Point.

 

GCI fiber download speeds

GCI is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sand Point. Versus other fiber providers in the area, GCI fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sand Point. The fastest plan anyone in Sand Point can order from GCI goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and all Sand Point customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to GCI customers in Sand Point. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps

 

GCI fiber upload speeds

In Sand Point download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for GCI fiber. Compared to other ISPs, GCI is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Sand Point fiber providers. GCI offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sand Point is up to 75 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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GCI's Sand Point fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 75.0 Mbps

 

 

 

American Broadband DSL in Sand Point, AK

American Broadband DSL coverage

About 92.57%, or 536 people, have American Broadband DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Sand Point area. American Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Sand Point.

 

American Broadband DSL download speeds

American Broadband is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sand Point. Versus other DSL providers in the area, American Broadband DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sand Point. The fastest plan anyone in Sand Point can order from American Broadband goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Sand Point customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to American Broadband customers in Sand Point. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

American Broadband DSL upload speeds

In Sand Point download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for American Broadband DSL. Compared to other ISPs, American Broadband is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Sand Point DSL providers. American Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sand Point is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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American Broadband's Sand Point DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Sand Point Internet by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Sand Point or any of the areas nearby.

How does internet in Sand Point compare to the rest of Alaska?

Internet speeds in Sand Point are faster versus the average speeds in Alaska: 2,059 Mbps in Alaska versus 2,500 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Alaska is 94.55% versus 92.57% in Sand Point.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Sand Point are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
9966192.25%
9957153.85%
99648100.00%
9961299.34%
9954893.85%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
99565100.00%
9956497.98%
9954995.05%
9964989.86%
9955399.75%

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