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Internet providers in Fairbanks, AK

1. Alaska Communications
51% available in Fairbanks
Connection:
DSL & Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
250Mbps
2. Unlimitedville
98% available in Fairbanks
Unlimitedville
Connection:
LTE Home
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
Link not provided

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1. Alaska Communications
85% available in Fairbanks
Connection:
DSL & Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
50Mbps
2. Ooma
50% available in Fairbanks
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
Link not provided
3. AlasConnect, Inc.
99% available in Fairbanks
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
1. Verizon Wireless
31% available in Fairbanks
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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

User Rating
3. Mint
Available in Fairbanks
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
4. Visible
Available in Fairbanks
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
4GLTE 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

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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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Summary of Fairbanks internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
Alaska Communications DSL & Fixed Wireless 250 Mbps N/A View Plans for Alaska Communications
Unlimitedville LTE Home 150 Mbps N/A

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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