In Sterling there are 4 residential internet providers covering 99.18% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 445 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 Sterling
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 Sterling are not shown.
Sterling 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 99.18% of Sterling. 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 SPITwSPOTS. Now you can call companies in Sterling with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Sterling?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Sterling.
Internet Speed Key
The average Sterling home can get up to 445 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 21.39% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 50 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Sterling.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Sterling, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Sterling?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Sterling you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Sterling homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 99.18%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Sterling homes.
Internet Market Health in Sterling
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Sterling 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 Sterling based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.4 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.4 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Sterling 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, Sterling homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, 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. Sterling 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, Sterling badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Sterling, along with details on where in Sterling and at what speeds.
Alaska Communications DSL in Sterling, AK
Alaska Communications DSL coverage
About 41.21%, or 1,705 people, have Alaska Communications DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, central, northwest, southeast, north, south, and southwest Sterling area. Alaska Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Sterling.
Alaska Communications DSL download speeds
Alaska Communications is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sterling. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Alaska Communications DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Sterling. The fastest plan anyone in Sterling can order from Alaska Communications goes up to 30 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Sterling customers is up to 13 Mbps.
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- 11.8% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 86.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications DSL upload speeds
In Sterling 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 Sterling DSL providers. Alaska Communications offers 3 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 Sterling is up to 8.0 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 1.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.0% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 11.8% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 86.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications Fiber in Sterling, AK
Alaska Communications fiber coverage
About 1.11%, or 46 people, have Alaska Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west and south Sterling 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 Sterling.
Alaska Communications fiber download speeds
Alaska Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sterling. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Alaska Communications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sterling. The fastest plan anyone in Sterling can order from Alaska Communications goes up to 75 Mbps, and all Sterling customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications fiber upload speeds
In Sterling download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Alaska Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Alaska Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Sterling fiber providers. Alaska Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sterling is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications Fixed Wireless in Sterling, AK
Alaska Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 98.86%, or 4,090 people, have Alaska Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Sterling area. Alaska Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Sterling.
Alaska Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Alaska Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sterling. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Alaska Communications fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Sterling. The fastest plan anyone in Sterling can order from Alaska Communications goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Sterling customers is up to 99 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 97.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Sterling 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 Sterling fixed wireless 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 Sterling is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Alaska Communications customers can get speeds up to 20 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 97.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
SPITwSPOTS Fixed Wireless in Sterling, AK
SPITwSPOTS fixed wireless coverage
About 96.28%, or 3,983 people, have SPITwSPOTS fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Sterling area. SPITwSPOTS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Sterling.
SPITwSPOTS fixed wireless download speeds
SPITwSPOTS is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sterling. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, SPITwSPOTS fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Sterling. The fastest plan anyone in Sterling can order from SPITwSPOTS goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Sterling customers is up to 456 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 22.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 77.8% up to 300.0 Mbps
SPITwSPOTS fixed wireless upload speeds
In Sterling download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for SPITwSPOTS fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, SPITwSPOTS is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Sterling fixed wireless providers. SPITwSPOTS 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 Sterling is up to 200 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 75 Mbps. On average, SPITwSPOTS customers can get speeds up to 103 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 22.2% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 77.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
Sterling Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Sterling or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Sterling compare to the rest of Alaska?
Internet speeds in Sterling are slower versus the average speeds in Alaska: 2,059 Mbps in Alaska versus 445 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Alaska is 94.55% versus 99.18% in Sterling.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Sterling 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
- Soldotna, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kalifornsky, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kenai, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Nikiski, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kasilof, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clam Gulch, AK: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cohoe, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cooper Landing, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tyonek, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ninilchik, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Burbank, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Leonardo, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Decatur, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Conestoga, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Carmel Valley, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cadiz, OH: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Collinsville, MS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Port Barre, LA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- York Springs, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rembert, SC: less internet coverage, faster speeds