In Wrangell there are 4 residential internet providers covering 96.34% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 2,267 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 Wrangell
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 Wrangell are not shown.
Wrangell 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 96.34% of Wrangell. 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 Wrangell with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Wrangell?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Wrangell.
Internet Speed Key
The average Wrangell home can get up to 2,267 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,500 Mbps, which 87.24% 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Wrangell.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Wrangell, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Wrangell?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Wrangell 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 Wrangell homes.
- Cable is fastest for 87.24% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 9.10%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.66% of Wrangell homes.
Internet Market Health in Wrangell
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Wrangell 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 Wrangell 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): 2.4 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.3 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Wrangell 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, Wrangell 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. Wrangell 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, Wrangell badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Wrangell, along with details on where in Wrangell and at what speeds.
GCI Cable in Wrangell, AK
GCI cable coverage
About 87.24%, or 1,811 people, have GCI cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, east, north, and central Wrangell area. GCI is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Wrangell.
GCI cable download speeds
GCI is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wrangell. Versus other cable providers in the area, GCI cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wrangell. The fastest plan anyone in Wrangell can order from GCI goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and all Wrangell customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
GCI cable upload speeds
In Wrangell 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 Wrangell cable providers. GCI offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wrangell is up to 75 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Alaska Power & Telephone Company DSL in Wrangell, AK
Alaska Telephone Company DSL coverage
About 80.92%, or 1,680 people, have Alaska Telephone Company DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Wrangell area. Alaska Telephone Company is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Wrangell.
Alaska Power & Telephone Company DSL download speeds
Alaska Telephone Company is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wrangell. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Alaska Telephone Company DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Wrangell. The fastest plan anyone in Wrangell can order from Alaska Telephone Company goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Wrangell customers is up to 41 Mbps.
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- 72.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 15.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 11.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Alaska Power & Telephone Company DSL upload speeds
In Wrangell download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Alaska Telephone Company DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Alaska Telephone Company is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Wrangell DSL providers. Alaska Telephone Company 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 Wrangell 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 7.8 Mbps.
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- 72.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 15.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 11.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Alaska Power & Telephone Company Fiber in Wrangell, AK
Alaska Telephone Company fiber coverage
About 63.97%, or 1,328 people, have Alaska Telephone Company fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, north, east, and central Wrangell area. Alaska Telephone Company is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Wrangell.
Alaska Power & Telephone Company fiber download speeds
Alaska Telephone Company is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wrangell. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Alaska Telephone Company fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wrangell. The fastest plan anyone in Wrangell can order from Alaska Telephone Company goes up to 500 Mbps, and all Wrangell customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Alaska Power & Telephone Company fiber upload speeds
In Wrangell download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Alaska Telephone Company fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Alaska Telephone Company is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Wrangell fiber providers. Alaska Telephone Company offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wrangell is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Wrangell Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Wrangell or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Wrangell compare to the rest of Alaska?
Internet speeds in Wrangell are faster versus the average speeds in Alaska: 2,059 Mbps in Alaska versus 2,267 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Alaska is 94.55% versus 96.34% in Wrangell.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Wrangell 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
- Petersburg, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Coffman Cove, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Naukati Bay, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Thorne Bay, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kasaan, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Klawock, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kake, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mud Bay, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Craig, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ketchikan, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Atwater, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bartlett, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bethel, ME: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bethel, VT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brasher Falls, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bryantown, MD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Buchanan Dam, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- West Union, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Questa, NM: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Neshkoro, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds