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Internet providers in Fairbanks, AK

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

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

User Rating(181)
Alaska Communications
69% available in Fairbanks
Connection:
DSL & Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
250Mbps
GCI Communications
44% available in Fairbanks
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
2500Mbps
Unlimitedville
98% available in Fairbanks
Unlimitedville
Connection:
LTE Home
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
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Alaska Communications
97% available in Fairbanks
Connection:
DSL & Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
50Mbps
Ooma
50% available in Fairbanks
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
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AlasConnect, Inc.
99% available in Fairbanks
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Mint
Available in Fairbanks
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
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Available in Fairbanks
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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Tello Mobile
Available in Fairbanks
Connection:
Mobile
Tello Mobile
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
Verizon Wireless
31% available in Fairbanks
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
AT&T Wireless
87% available in Fairbanks
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
5G Speeds may vary

User Rating

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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 Fairbanks

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

Average starting price
$830.56/mo

Average speed
130.1 Mbps

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Fairbanks Residential Internet Coverage

Fairbanks is the second largest city in Alaska. Nearly 12% of the population are members of the armed forces. Among civilians, 16% work in retail. Fairbanks residents tend be well-educated and upper-middle class. Residents rely on their internet connection to connect with loved ones deployed overseas, connect with their community and follow what's happening in the lower 48 states. Compared with just 63% of Alaska, 100% of Fairbanks residents can access high speed internet.

Connection options in Fairbanks are severely limited. DSL and fiber optics are not available in Fairbanks. GCI Communications Corp. provides cable internet to 100% of area homes. For users who prefer not to use cable internet, satellite internet from HughesNet is also available.

Commercial users in Fairbanks have the same options as residents.

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Data based on internet speed tests performed in Fairbanks

Average download speed
130.11 Mbps

Average upload speed
23.1 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
53.87 ms

Average jitter
7.3 ms

 

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Summary of Fairbanks 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
GCI Communications Cable 2500 Mbps N/A View Plans for GCI Communications
Unlimitedville LTE Home 150 Mbps 5.0/5

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.

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