In University Area there are 5 residential internet providers covering 94.28% 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 University 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 University Area are not shown.
University Area 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 94.28% of University 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 GCI. Now you can call companies in University Area with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in University Area?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in University Area.
Internet Speed Key
The average University Area 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 94.28% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in University Area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in University Area you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of University Area homes.
- Cable is fastest for 94.28% 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 5.72% of University Area homes.
Internet Market Health in University Area
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the University 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 University Area based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.4 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.1 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.3 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
University Area 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, University Area 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. University Area internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 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, University Area badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in University Area, along with details on where in University Area and at what speeds.
GCI Cable in University Area, Anchorage, AK
GCI cable coverage
About 94.28%, or 9,432 people, have GCI cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire University Area area. GCI is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of University Area.
GCI cable download speeds
GCI is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in University Area. Versus other cable providers in the area, GCI cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout University Area. The fastest plan anyone in University Area can order from GCI goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and all University Area customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
GCI cable upload speeds
In University Area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for GCI cable. Compared to other ISPs, GCI is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other University Area cable providers. GCI offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in University Area 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 University Area, Anchorage, AK
Alaska Communications DSL coverage
About 92.63%, or 9,267 people, have Alaska Communications DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, east, northeast, central, southeast, north, south, and northwest University Area area. Alaska Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of University Area.
Alaska Communications DSL download speeds
Alaska Communications is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in University Area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Alaska Communications DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout University Area. The fastest plan anyone in University Area 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 University Area customers is up to 40 Mbps.
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- 19.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 15.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 15.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 19.7% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 14.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 14.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications DSL upload speeds
In University Area 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 University Area DSL providers. Alaska Communications offers 10 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 University 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 16 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 16.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 6.9% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 28.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 23.1% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 14.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications Fiber in University Area, Anchorage, AK
Alaska Communications fiber coverage
About 10.17%, or 1,017 people, have Alaska Communications fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southeast, southwest, and north University Area 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 University Area.
Alaska Communications fiber download speeds
Alaska Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in University Area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Alaska Communications fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout University Area. The fastest plan anyone in University Area can order from Alaska Communications goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for University Area customers is up to 177 Mbps.
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- 84.8% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 15.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications fiber upload speeds
In University Area 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 University Area 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 University Area 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 44 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 84.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 15.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Borealis Broadband Fixed Wireless in University Area, Anchorage, AK
Borealis Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 90.74%, or 9,078 people, have Borealis Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire University Area area. Borealis Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of University Area.
Borealis Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Borealis Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in University Area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Borealis Broadband fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout University Area. The fastest plan anyone in University Area 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 University Area customers is up to 117 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 16.8% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 83.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
Borealis Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In University Area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Borealis Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Borealis Broadband is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other University Area 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 University Area 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 117 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 16.8% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 83.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications Fixed Wireless in University Area, Anchorage, AK
Alaska Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 35.54%, or 3,555 people, have Alaska Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east, southeast, northeast, southwest, north, and northwest University Area area. Alaska Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of University Area.
Alaska Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Alaska Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in University Area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Alaska Communications fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout University Area. The fastest plan anyone in University Area 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 University Area customers is up to 163 Mbps.
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- 8.9% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 91.1% up to 150.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In University Area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Alaska Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Alaska Communications is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other University Area 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 University Area 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 54 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 8.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 91.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
University Area Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to University Area or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in University Area compare to the rest of Anchorage?
Internet speeds in University Area 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 94.28% in University Area.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around University 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 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
- Scenic Foothills, Anchorage, AK: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Russian Jack Park, Anchorage, AK: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Airport Heights, Anchorage, AK: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Campbell Park, Anchorage, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rogers Park, Anchorage, AK: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Northeast, Anchorage, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mountain View, Anchorage, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fairview, Anchorage, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Abbott Loop, Anchorage, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Midtown, Anchorage, AK: more internet coverage, similar speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Bitter Lake, Seattle, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Woodstock, Portland, OR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Western Hills Yarborough, Shreveport, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Vista, Boise, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Village East, Aurora, CO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Van Mall, Vancouver, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Twin Lakes, Federal Way, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Southcrest, San Diego, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Side, Scranton, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Silver Terrace, San Francisco, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds