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Overview of internet satisfaction and availability in Alaska
There are highs and lows to living in Alaska. Your state sport is dog mushing, and you can see the northern lights about 240 days of the year. Unfortunately though, you might have a difficult time getting fast and reliable internet. That’s not to say there isn’t any internet available, but only 38% of Alaskans have access to 100Mbps or faster of download speed. Surprisingly, there is fiber internet available in the state, but you’ll have a tough time finding it in the capital city of Anchorage with fiber only available to 12% of the city's population. With availability in the Last Frontier, AT&T is truly a national provider. You can also find regional providers like Alaska Communications and TelAlaska.
Internet providers received an average satisfaction rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from customers in Alaska.
That ranks Alaska 49th nationwide for internet customer satisfaction.
Learn more about our methodologyInternet customer satisfaction in Alaska
3.5/5 average customer satisfaction rating
49th
national ranking for customer satisfaction
$103.73 average price per payment for internet, per household
80.4% of the time, advertised speeds meet household needs
3.4/5 average customer service rating of internet services
3.5/5 average reliability rating of services state-wide
Population:
720,763 people
2.74 average people per household
$61,046 average income per household
39 average age per household
53% of population employed
2% lower than national average
Ranked 41st nationally
70% lower than national average
Ranked 51st nationally
15% higher than national average
Ranked 10th nationally
12% lower than national average
Ranked 48th nationally
Fastest internet providers in Alaska
| Provider | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Availability | Order online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Communications | 15.92 Mbps | 12.07 Mbps | 66.94% | View Plans for Alaska Communications |
| Viasat | 4.14 Mbps | 2.43 Mbps | 94.44% |
Internet by tech type
| Internet tech type | Avg download speed | % of people with access | % availability | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cable | 9.83 Mbps | 0.44% | 92.98% | See all providers for Cable |
| DSL | 63.29 Mbps | 80.08% | 80.35% | See all providers for DSL |
| Fiber | 872.14 Mbps | 22.17% | 96.36% | See all providers for Fiber |
| Fixed Wireless | 116.5 Mbps | 59.98% | 81.56% | See all providers for Fixed Wireless |
| LTE Home | 150 Mbps | 12.38% | 98% | See all providers for LTE Home |
| Satellite | 150 Mbps | 60.58% | 85.42% | See all providers for Satellite |
Best cities for internet in Alaska
Cities in Alaska with the fastest internet
| City | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Fiber availability | Fastest provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle River | 120.29 Mbps | 20.96 Mbps | 100% | TelAlaska |
| Anchorage | 86.28 Mbps | 28.71 Mbps | 100% | AT&T |
| Fairbanks | 72.35 Mbps | 24.98 Mbps | 99% | SPITwSPOTS LLC |
| Wasilla | 64.1 Mbps | 16.05 Mbps | 100% | Alaska Communications |
Eagle River is the best city in Alaska for internet, shooting to the top of the list thanks to a combination of record-setting average download speeds, wide fiber-optic internet availability, and the presence of a reliable and well-rated internet provider. Anchorage and Fairbanks also earn top rankings, according to our data.
The most connected cities in Alaska
| City | Population | Percent with access to high speed internet | Percent with access to fiber internet | Percent with access to 3+ providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 291,836 | 100% | 12% | 100% |
| Wasilla | 64,062 | 64% | 64% | 100% |
Anchorage is the most internet-connected city in Alaska. Anchorage makes it to the top of the list due to the high number of its residents who have access not only to high-speed internet, but also to fiber internet specifically. A large number of Anchorage's residents also have access to three or more internet providers—an uncommon number of options compared to the rest of the state. Wasilla also makes it to the top of our list.
Top cities in Alaska
Anchorage
Population: 291,836
Median income: $93,674
86.28 Mbps
avg. download speed
28.71 Mbps
avg. upload speed
99.82% have access to high speed internet
12.33% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Wasilla
Population: 64,062
Median income: $81,401
64.1 Mbps
avg. download speed
16.05 Mbps
avg. upload speed
63.57% have access to high speed internet
63.57% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Eagle River
Population: 28,462
Median income: $121,694
120.29 Mbps
avg. download speed
20.96 Mbps
avg. upload speed
94.68% have access to high speed internet
94.68% have access to fiber internet
94.68% have access to 3 or more providers
Methodology
HighSpeedInternet.com relies on proprietary and exclusive data to analyze the customer and provider trends presented on this page. We analyze millions of results from our speed test tool to determine average statewide speeds, fastest speeds, and availability. Our annual customer satisfaction survey provides us with data for developing the satisfaction rating. We also draw from data provided to us directly by internet providers to determine available tech types and average speeds.
Alaska FAQs
Does Alaska have good internet?
Yes, you can find good internet in Alaska. Alaska Communications is a fiber internet provider with plan speeds of up to 2.5Gbps. The 2.5Gbps plan is also reasonably priced when compared to similar plans from other major internet providers at less than $100 a month. Alaska Communications is only available to about 67% of customers in the state.
