Internet providers in Anchorage, AK

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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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Internet Provider Types in Anchorage

DSL

57%
Coverage

Fiber

100%
Coverage

Internet Speed Availability in Anchorage

3 Mbps

85%
Availability

10 Mbps

85%
Availability

25 Mbps

85%
Availability

Broadband Internet Availability

(Internet faster than 25 Mbps)

85%

Anchorage

36%

Alaska

79%

USA

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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.

Fastest Internet Service Providers in Anchorage

Matanuska Telecom Association offers internet at speeds up to 1000 Mbps

Alaska Communications offers internet at speeds up to 250 Mbps

Borealis Broadband offers internet at speeds up to 30 Mbps

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Summary of Anchorage 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
Borealis Broadband	Fixed Wireless	30 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Borealis Broadband
Matanuska Telecom Association	Fiber	1000 Mbps	3.0/5	View Plans for Matanuska Telecom Association

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.

Internet providers in Anchorage, AK

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