In Spenard there are 5 residential internet providers covering 99.59% of the neighborhood. 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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5 Internet Service Providers in Spenard
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 Spenard are not shown.
Spenard 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 99.59% of Spenard. 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 Spenard with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Spenard?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Spenard.
Internet Speed Key
The average Spenard home can get up to 2,500 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 2,500 Mbps, which 99.59% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Spenard?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Spenard you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 10.70% of Spenard homes.
- Cable is fastest for 88.89% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Spenard homes.
Internet Market Health in Spenard
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Spenard 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 Spenard based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.1 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.2 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Spenard internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Spenard homes have between 2 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Spenard internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 and 5 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, Spenard badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Spenard, along with details on where in Spenard and at what speeds.
GCI Cable in Spenard, Anchorage, AK
GCI cable coverage
About 99.59%, or 11,331 people, have GCI cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Spenard area. GCI is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Spenard.
GCI cable download speeds
GCI is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Spenard. Versus other cable providers in the area, GCI cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Spenard. The fastest plan anyone in Spenard can order from GCI goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and all Spenard customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
GCI cable upload speeds
In Spenard download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for GCI cable. Compared to other ISPs, GCI is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Spenard cable providers. GCI offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Spenard 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 Spenard, Anchorage, AK
Alaska Communications DSL coverage
About 96.01%, or 10,924 people, have Alaska Communications DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Spenard area. Alaska Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Spenard.
Alaska Communications DSL download speeds
Alaska Communications is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Spenard. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Alaska Communications DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Spenard. The fastest plan anyone in Spenard can order from Alaska Communications goes up to 75 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Spenard customers is up to 26 Mbps.
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- 12.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 5.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 7.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 12.6% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 58.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications DSL upload speeds
In Spenard 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 Spenard DSL providers. Alaska Communications offers 9 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Spenard 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 9.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 9.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 16.2% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 58.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications Fiber in Spenard, Anchorage, AK
Alaska Communications fiber coverage
About 13.92%, or 1,584 people, have Alaska Communications fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northwest, northeast, west, central, north, and east Spenard area. Alaska Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Spenard.
Alaska Communications fiber download speeds
Alaska Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Spenard. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Alaska Communications fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Spenard. The fastest plan anyone in Spenard can order from Alaska Communications goes up to 2,500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Spenard customers is up to 1,932 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 76.8% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
- 23.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications fiber upload speeds
In Spenard download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Alaska Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Alaska Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Spenard fiber providers. Alaska Communications offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Spenard is up to 2,500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Alaska Communications customers can get speeds up to 1,923 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 76.8% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
- 23.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Borealis Broadband Fixed Wireless in Spenard, Anchorage, AK
Borealis Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 95.36%, or 10,850 people, have Borealis Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Spenard area. Borealis Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Spenard.
Borealis Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Borealis Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Spenard. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Borealis Broadband fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Spenard. The fastest plan anyone in Spenard can order from Borealis Broadband goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Spenard customers is up to 165 Mbps.
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- 64.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 35.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
Borealis Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Spenard download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Borealis Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Borealis Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Spenard fixed wireless providers. Borealis Broadband offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Spenard is up to 200 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Borealis Broadband customers can get speeds up to 165 Mbps.
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- 64.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 35.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications Fixed Wireless in Spenard, Anchorage, AK
Alaska Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 71.95%, or 8,186 people, have Alaska Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Spenard area. Alaska Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Spenard.
Alaska Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Alaska Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Spenard. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Alaska Communications fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Spenard. The fastest plan anyone in Spenard can order from Alaska Communications goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 150 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Spenard customers is up to 192 Mbps.
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- 27.9% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 72.1% up to 150.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Spenard 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 slowest compared to other Spenard fixed wireless providers. Alaska Communications offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Spenard is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 50 Mbps. On average, Alaska Communications customers can get speeds up to 64 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 27.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 72.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
Spenard Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Spenard or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Spenard compare to the rest of Anchorage?
Internet speeds in Spenard are comparable versus the average speeds in Anchorage: 2,483 Mbps in Anchorage versus 2,500 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Anchorage is 99.10% versus 99.59% in Spenard.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Spenard 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Midtown, Anchorage, AK: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Turnagain, Anchorage, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Star, Anchorage, AK: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- South Addition, Anchorage, AK: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Rogers Park, Anchorage, AK: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Taku-Campbell, Anchorage, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fairview, Anchorage, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Campbell Park, Anchorage, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sand Lake, Anchorage, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Airport Heights, Anchorage, AK: less internet coverage, similar speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Lawndale, Philadelphia, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Yorkshire, Charlotte, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- University District, Portland, OR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Union Square, Somerville, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- South 48th Street, Lincoln, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Prospect Park, Minneapolis, MN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Outer Mission, San Francisco, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- McMurray-Huntingdon, Nashville, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- La Homa, Mission, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kensington, Buffalo, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds