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Internet providers in Anchorage, AK

Verizon Home Internet
99% available in Anchorage
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
300Mbps

User Rating(16)
Starlink
99% available in Anchorage
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
220Mbps

User Rating(181)
Alaska Communications
87% available in Anchorage
Connection:
DSL & Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
250Mbps
Matanuska Telecom Association
100% available in Anchorage
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Unlimitedville
98% available in Anchorage
Unlimitedville
Connection:
LTE Home
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
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Borealis Broadband
92% available in Anchorage
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
30Mbps
GCI Communications
54% available in Anchorage
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
2500Mbps
Alaska Communications
96% available in Anchorage
Connection:
DSL, Fixed Wireless & Satellite
Download speeds up to
50Mbps
Matanuska Telecom Association
100% available in Anchorage
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Borealis Broadband
94% available in Anchorage
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
30Mbps
Ooma
50% available in Anchorage
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
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Mint
Available in Anchorage
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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Available in Anchorage
Connection:
Mobile
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4GLTE Speeds may vary

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AT&T Wireless
98% available in Anchorage
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
5G Speeds may vary

User Rating
Verizon Wireless
50% available in Anchorage
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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0–5 Mbps

Works for:

  • Checking email
  • Streaming music on one device
  • Searching on Google

5–40 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video on one device
  • Video calling with Skype or FaceTime
  • Online gaming for one player

40–100 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming HD video on a few devices
  • Multiplayer online gaming
  • Downloading large files

100–500 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
  • Downloading files quickly
  • Gaming online for multiple players

500–1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

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.

Average starting price
$463.29/mo

Average speed
135.5 Mbps

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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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Data based on internet speed tests performed in Anchorage

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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Internet Provider Availability Map

Learn more about Verizon Home Internet

Learn more about Starlink

Learn more about Alaska Communications

Learn more about Matanuska Telecom Association

Learn more about Unlimitedville

Learn more about Borealis Broadband

Learn more about GCI Communications

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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 N/A 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

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

Customer reviews of internet providers in Anchorage

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on internet providers in Anchorage.

Alaska Communications

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Laura S | 12-04-2024

Worst company worst service they are still yet on dial up and don’t disclose you can only have 1 tv and 1 cell phone to get supposed good service. Internet always toggles they need to be looked into.

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Alaska Communications

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Laura S | 12-04-2024

Worst company worst service they are still yet on dial up and don’t disclose you can only have 1 tv and 1 cell phone to get supposed good service. Internet always toggles they need to be looked into.

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