In Sitka there are 4 residential internet providers covering 97.36% 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 Sitka
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 Sitka are not shown.
Sitka 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 97.36% of Sitka. 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 Sitka with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Sitka?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Sitka.
Internet Speed Key
The average Sitka 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 97.36% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Sitka?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Sitka you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Sitka homes.
- Cable is fastest for 97.36% 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 2.64% of Sitka homes.
Internet Market Health in Sitka
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Sitka 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 Sitka 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 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.3 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Sitka 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, Sitka homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, 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. Sitka internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 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, Sitka badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Sitka, along with details on where in Sitka and at what speeds.
GCI Cable in Sitka, AK
GCI cable coverage
About 97.36%, or 8,179 people, have GCI cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Sitka area. GCI is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Sitka.
GCI cable download speeds
GCI is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sitka. Versus other cable providers in the area, GCI cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sitka. The fastest plan anyone in Sitka can order from GCI goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and all Sitka customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
GCI cable upload speeds
In Sitka download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for GCI cable. Compared to other ISPs, GCI is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Sitka cable providers. GCI offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sitka is up to 75 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications DSL in Sitka, AK
Alaska Communications DSL coverage
About 95.12%, or 7,991 people, have Alaska Communications DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, north, east, and northwest Sitka area. Alaska Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Sitka.
Alaska Communications DSL download speeds
Alaska Communications is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sitka. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Alaska Communications DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Sitka. The fastest plan anyone in Sitka can order from Alaska Communications goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Sitka customers is up to 12 Mbps.
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- 16.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 83.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications DSL upload speeds
In Sitka 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 fastest compared to other Sitka DSL providers. Alaska Communications offers 4 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 Sitka 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 2.2 Mbps.
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- 5.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 9.4% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 83.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications Fiber in Sitka, AK
Alaska Communications fiber coverage
About 17.70%, or 1,487 people, have Alaska Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east and central Sitka area. Alaska Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Sitka.
Alaska Communications fiber download speeds
Alaska Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sitka. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Alaska Communications fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Sitka. The fastest plan anyone in Sitka can order from Alaska Communications goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Sitka customers is up to 127 Mbps.
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- 51.2% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 48.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications fiber upload speeds
In Sitka download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Alaska Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Alaska Communications is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Sitka fiber providers. Alaska Communications offers 2 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 Sitka is up to 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Alaska Communications customers can get speeds up to 30 Mbps.
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- 51.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 48.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Sitka Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Sitka or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Sitka compare to the rest of Alaska?
Internet speeds in Sitka 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 97.36% in Sitka.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Sitka 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
- Angoon, AK: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Kake, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hoonah, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Elfin Cove, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Douglas, AK: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Petersburg, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- West Juneau, AK: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Tee Harbor, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Thane, AK: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Juneau, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Elmsford, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Temple, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tecumseh, OK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Export, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Excelsior, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Evington, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tea, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tazewell, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Eudora, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Estes Park, CO: more internet coverage, faster speeds