Which is better, GCI or Alaska Telephone Company?

GCI is faster and available to more people. Where both are offered (about 4,773 people), GCI has the faster top speed for 100% of homes.

FasterGCITop speed 2,500 Mbps vs 1,000 Mbps; faster for 100% of homes where both are offered.

Cheaper to startToo close to callWe do not list plans for both yet.

Better ratedToo close to callToo few reviews to compare yet (21 and 0).

Available to more peopleGCI578,213 people in 1 state, vs 13,395 in 1 state.

GCI
Price: $89.99 - $189.99 / mo.
Speed: 10 - 2,500 Mbps
Internet Type: Cable, fixed wireless, and fiber
Rating (Reviews): (21)
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Alaska Telephone Company
Price: Unavailable, please see site for details
Speed: 10 - 1,000 Mbps
Internet Type: Fiber, DSL, and fixed wireless
Rating (Reviews): (0)
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GCI vs. Alaska Telephone Company at a glance

Measure	GCI	Alaska Telephone Company
Available to	578,213 people in 1 state	13,395 people in 1 state
Main technology	Cable 93%, fixed wireless 4.8%, fiber 2.9%	Fiber 80%, DSL 52%, fixed wireless 2.5%
Top download speed filed with the FCC	2,500 Mbps	1,000 Mbps
Fastest plan we list	2,500 Mbps down, 75 Mbps up	Not listed
Starting price	$89.99 a month	Not listed
Cheapest plan, first 2 years	$2,160 (250 Mbps plan)	Not listed
Customer rating	2.7 of 5 (21 reviews)	No reviews yet
Rated for speed	3.2 of 5	No reviews yet
Rated for price	2.5 of 5	No reviews yet
Where both are offered	About 4,773 people (36% of Alaska Telephone Company's area); GCI is faster for 100% of them

Coverage and top speeds: FCC filings; plans and prices: our pricing table; ratings: verified customer reviews on ISP Reports. Check your address for what is offered at your home.

Where GCI and Alaska Telephone Company are available

GCI and Alaska Telephone Company have distinct coverage footprints across the United States. Our interactive map shows exactly where each provider offers service and where they overlap, helping you understand your options.

GCI currently offers internet service in 145 cities and 22 counties across 1 state, reaching approximately 579,865 residents. Their service area includes major markets like Anchorage, AK; Fairbanks, AK; and Eagle River, AK. By comparison, Alaska Telephone Company serves 14,581 residents in 19 cities and 7 counties in 1 state, with a presence in population centers such as Petersburg, AK; Wrangell, AK; and Haines, AK.

Each provider’s own page has its full coverage map, county by county: GCI coverage map and Alaska Telephone Company coverage map.

Availability changes from one street to the next. Check your address to see whether GCI, Alaska Telephone Company or both are offered at your home.

GCI vs. Alaska Telephone Company Speeds and Technology

GCI and Alaska Telephone Company utilize different network technologies to deliver internet service, resulting in varying speed capabilities across their service areas.

In terms of potential speeds across the country, GCI offers higher overall speeds, with speeds for most covered areas averaging 2,376 Mbps compared to Alaska Telephone Company’s average speed of 721 Mbps.

The availability of each provider’s fastest technology varies significantly by location. GCI’s premium Fiber service reaches 2.9% of their coverage area. Meanwhile, Alaska Telephone Company’s top-tier Fiber is available to 72.4% of their footprint. Even within the same technology type, speed offerings can vary based on local infrastructure investments.

GCI vs. Alaska Telephone Company Plans and Prices

Below are the current internet plans and pricing details for GCI, drawn from our independently maintained pricing database. The source and verification date for each provider's plans are noted beneath the table. Unfortunately, Alaska Telephone Company has not complied with FCC requirements to provide their broadband label data, limiting transparency and the ability for consumers to make direct comparisons.

If you represent Alaska Telephone Company, getting listed is simple: publish your machine-readable broadband label file, or send your current plan lineup through our contact page, and your plans will appear here shortly after verification.

Most households with 3-5 users need download speeds of at least 100 Mbps for smooth streaming, video conferencing, and everyday internet usage. Larger households or those with heavy users (gamers, 4K streamers, or remote workers) should consider plans with speeds of 300 Mbps or more for optimal performance.

Any prices listed are the base service rates and may not include additional charges such as equipment fees, installation costs, or other service-related expenses. For a comprehensive view of all potential charges, refer to our Fees & Details section below.

GCI vs. Alaska Telephone Company Customer Ratings and Reviews

Compare how real customers rate GCI and Alaska Telephone Company based on our comprehensive database of verified customer reviews across all service types.

Fees vary by plan and location. The fees shown apply to most plans; check with the provider for costs specific to your plan.

When comparing internet providers, remember that advertised prices rarely tell the complete story. Equipment fees alone can add $10-15 per month to your bill, while installation charges, early termination fees, and data overage penalties can significantly increase your total cost of service. Consider these additional costs alongside monthly rates when determining which provider offers the better value for your specific needs.

GCI vs. Alaska Telephone Company Pros and Cons

GCI

From 18 written customer reviews on ISP Reports and our plan data.

Pros

• Faster where both are offered: the faster top speed for 100% of those homes.
• Available to more people: 578,213 in 1 state, vs 13,395.

Cons

• Expensive for what you get: a complaint in 9 of 18 written reviews (4 call it good value). "kind of expensive for what we are given"
• Poor customer service: a complaint in 7 of 18 written reviews. "calling support to Mehico does not help since they cannot be understood"
• Outages and drops: a complaint in 3 of 18 written reviews. "total neighborhood outage while being told there is no outage"
• Slow uploads: 40 Mbps up on its 1,000 Mbps plan.

Alaska Telephone Company

No written reviews yet; these lines come from our data.

Pros

• Mostly fiber: 80% of the homes it serves, vs 2.9% for GCI.

Cons

GCI vs. Alaska Telephone Company Top Cities

GCI serves 145 cities while Alaska Telephone Company is available in 19 cities nationwide. The tables below highlight their largest markets and areas where customers can choose between both providers.