Internet providers in Anchorage, AK

Internet in Anchorage

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Anchorage area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Anchorage Residential Internet Coverage

Anchorage is one of the largest cities in Alaska, which is why it has such a variety of internet service providers that serve its residents and businesses.

Many prefer the reliability of satellite internet. Hughesnet provides satellite to almost all of Anchorage, with coverage running as far north as Eklutna Valley, as far south as Portage Valley, as far west as Sand Lake, and as far east as Turnagain Arm.

DSL is offered by Matanuska Telephone Association to select Anchorage neighborhoods. Matanuska Telephone Association offers download speeds as high as 10 Mbps.

Through GCI Communication Corporation, much of Anchorage can access high-speed cable service. The company has download speeds as high as 100 Mbps. Service is available in most of Anchorage, including the central neighborhoods of Abbott Loop, Huffman, Bayshore, and Campbell Park. It reaches the city's northern, southern, western, and eastern city limits, expanding into many neighboring communities and cities.

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Average download speed
135.48 Mbps

Average upload speed
21.64 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
52.57 ms

Average jitter
9.83 ms

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Summary of Anchorage internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Verizon Home Internet	5G Home	300 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Starlink	Satellite	220 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for Starlink
Alaska Communications	DSL & Fixed Wireless	250 Mbps	0.5/5	View Plans for Alaska Communications
Matanuska Telecom Association	Fiber	1000 Mbps	3.0/5	View Plans for Matanuska Telecom Association
Unlimitedville	LTE Home	150 Mbps	5.0/5
Borealis Broadband	Fixed Wireless	30 Mbps	N/A
GCI Communications	Cable	2500 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for GCI Communications CTAM Plans