In Southeast Fairbanks Census Area there are 5 residential internet providers covering 84.81% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 277 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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5 Internet Service Providers in Southeast Fairbanks 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 Southeast Fairbanks Census Area are not shown.
Southeast Fairbanks 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 84.81% of Southeast Fairbanks 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 Southeast Fairbanks Census Area with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area.
Internet Speed Key
The average Southeast Fairbanks Census Area home can get up to 277 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 18.54% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 4.86% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, and slower in the north areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 18.54% of Southeast Fairbanks Census Area homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 13.79%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 52.48%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 15.19% of Southeast Fairbanks Census Area homes.
Internet Market Health in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Southeast Fairbanks 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 Southeast Fairbanks Census Area based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.5 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.5 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.1 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Southeast Fairbanks 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, Southeast Fairbanks Census Area homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, 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. Southeast Fairbanks 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, Southeast Fairbanks Census Area badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, along with details on where in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area and at what speeds.
Alaska Communications DSL in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK
Alaska Communications DSL coverage
About 38.73%, or 2,637 people, have Alaska Communications DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, central, north, and west Southeast Fairbanks Census Area area. Alaska Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Southeast Fairbanks Census Area.
Alaska Communications DSL download speeds
Alaska Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Alaska Communications DSL is the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Southeast Fairbanks Census Area. The fastest plan anyone in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area can order from Alaska Communications goes up to 75 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Southeast Fairbanks Census Area customers is up to 23 Mbps.
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- 4.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 23.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 4.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 66.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications DSL upload speeds
In Southeast Fairbanks Census Area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Alaska Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Alaska Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Southeast Fairbanks Census Area DSL providers. Alaska Communications offers 9 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 Southeast Fairbanks Census Area is up to 50 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 5.7 Mbps.
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- 3.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 23.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 66.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Alaska Power & Telephone Company Fiber in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK
Alaska Telephone Company fiber coverage
About 17.49%, or 1,191 people, have Alaska Telephone Company fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southeast, and central Southeast Fairbanks Census Area area. Alaska Telephone Company is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Southeast Fairbanks Census Area.
Alaska Power & Telephone Company fiber download speeds
Alaska Telephone Company is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Alaska Telephone Company fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Southeast Fairbanks Census Area. The fastest plan anyone in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area can order from Alaska Telephone Company goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Southeast Fairbanks 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 Southeast Fairbanks 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 below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Southeast Fairbanks 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 Southeast Fairbanks 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 Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK
Alaska Telephone Company DSL coverage
About 13.41%, or 913 people, have Alaska Telephone Company DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, central, and southeast Southeast Fairbanks Census Area area. Alaska Telephone Company is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Southeast Fairbanks 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 Southeast Fairbanks Census Area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Alaska Telephone Company DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Southeast Fairbanks Census Area. The fastest plan anyone in Southeast Fairbanks 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 Southeast Fairbanks Census Area customers is up to 32 Mbps.
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- 48.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 20.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 31.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Alaska Power & Telephone Company DSL upload speeds
In Southeast Fairbanks 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 Southeast Fairbanks 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 Southeast Fairbanks 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 5.8 Mbps.
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- 48.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 20.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 31.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Whitestone Power & Communications Fiber in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK
Whitestone Power & Communications fiber coverage
About 1.04%, or 71 people, have Whitestone Power & Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest Southeast Fairbanks Census Area area. Whitestone Power & Communications is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Southeast Fairbanks Census Area.
Whitestone Power & Communications fiber download speeds
Whitestone Power & Communications is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Whitestone Power & Communications fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Southeast Fairbanks Census Area. The fastest plan anyone in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area can order from Whitestone Power & Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Southeast Fairbanks Census Area customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Whitestone Power & Communications fiber upload speeds
In Southeast Fairbanks Census Area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Whitestone Power & Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Whitestone Power & Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Southeast Fairbanks Census Area fiber providers. Whitestone Power & Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications Fixed Wireless in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK
Alaska Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 51.06%, or 3,476 people, have Alaska Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, central, north, and west Southeast Fairbanks Census Area area. Alaska Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Southeast Fairbanks Census Area.
Alaska Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Alaska Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Alaska Communications fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Southeast Fairbanks Census Area. The fastest plan anyone in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area can order from Alaska Communications goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Southeast Fairbanks Census Area customers is up to 86 Mbps.
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- 72.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 27.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Southeast Fairbanks Census Area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Alaska Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Alaska Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Southeast Fairbanks Census Area fixed wireless providers. Alaska Communications offers 4 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 Southeast Fairbanks Census Area is up to 30 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Alaska Communications customers can get speeds up to 18 Mbps.
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- 1.9% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 74.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 23.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
Alaska Power & Telephone Company Fixed Wireless in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK
Alaska Telephone Company fixed wireless coverage
About 3.25%, or 221 people, have Alaska Telephone Company fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast Southeast Fairbanks Census Area area. Alaska Telephone Company is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Southeast Fairbanks Census Area.
Alaska Power & Telephone Company fixed wireless download speeds
Alaska Telephone Company is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Alaska Telephone Company fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Southeast Fairbanks Census Area. The fastest plan anyone in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area can order from Alaska Telephone Company goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Southeast Fairbanks Census Area customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Alaska Power & Telephone Company fixed wireless upload speeds
In Southeast Fairbanks Census Area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Alaska Telephone Company fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Alaska Telephone Company is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Southeast Fairbanks Census Area fixed wireless providers. Alaska Telephone Company offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Southeast Fairbanks Census Area or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area compare to the rest of Alaska?
Internet speeds in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area are slower versus the average speeds in Alaska: 2,059 Mbps in Alaska versus 277 Mbps in the county. The state has less internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Alaska is 94.55% versus 84.81% in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Southeast Fairbanks 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
- Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Copper River Census Area, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Denali Borough, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chugach Census Area, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Anchorage Municipality, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Skagway Municipality, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Haines Borough, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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