Best Internet Providers in Anchorage, AK
All 3 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Anchorage, AK
Anchorage has 3 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Anchorage.
Ranks compare Anchorage with the 305 US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Anchorage, AK at a Glance
Anchorage Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
GCI
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Alaska Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Borealis Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Anchorage ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Anchorage, AK?
Alaska Communications is the best internet provider in Anchorage based on Alaska customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Alaska Communications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Anchorage, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Alaska Communications is an option for 97.81% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Anchorage?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
How Anchorage Compares to Places Its Size
Anchorage's report card score is 304th of 305 and its connectivity index is tied 141st of 305.
| Measure | Anchorage | Rank among US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people) | Anchorage Municipality | Alaska | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 13.5% | 298th of 305 | 16.5% | 27.6% | 71.5% | Overland Park, KS (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 2,485 Mbps | 243rd of 305 | 2,470 Mbps | 2,053 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | West Valley City, UT (9,708 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.6 | Tied 304th of 305 | 3.5 | 2.9 | 7.1 | Carolina, PR (12.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | Tied 127th of 305 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | Lakewood, NJ (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | Tied 193rd of 305 | 12% | 10% | 15% | Frisco, TX (38%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | Tied 47th of 305 | 98% | 97% | 96% | 46 places at 99% |
| Homes with internet | 95% | Tied 60th of 305 | 95% | 92% | 91% | Allen, TX and Cumming, GA and 8 more (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 78% | Tied 179th of 305 | 78% | 68% | 76% | Highlands Ranch, CO (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 84% | Tied 139th of 305 | 86% | 81% | 81% | Frisco, TX (96%) |
| Median household income | $110,737 | 77th of 305 | $113,913 | $98,979 | $93,246 | Sunnyvale, CA ($189,225) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 246th of 305 | 14% | 15% | 16% | College Station, TX (57%) |
Fiber reaches 13.5% of homes in Anchorage, against 16.5% across Anchorage Municipality and 27.6% across Alaska. Households in Anchorage are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $110,737 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Anchorage
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Anchorage?
Alaska Communications Fiber in Anchorage, AK
Availability:
13.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
928 Mbps
Alaska Communications offers Fiber service to 13.4% of Anchorage homes. Across the city, Alaska Communications Fiber has speeds up to 928 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 2,500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 2,500, with an average of 835 Mbps throughout the city. Alaska Communications Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Anchorage from Alaska Communications in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Anchorage?
Borealis Broadband Fixed Wireless in Anchorage, AK
Availability:
84.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Borealis Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.4% of Anchorage homes. Across the city, Borealis Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Alaska Communications Fixed Wireless in Anchorage, AK
Availability:
83.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
256 Mbps
Alaska Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.0% of Anchorage homes. Across the city, Alaska Communications Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 256 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 100, with an average of 85 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Anchorage?
GCI Cable in Anchorage, AK
Availability:
98.4%
Customer Rating:
(9)
Avg. Download Speed
2,500 Mbps
GCI offers Cable service to 98.4% of Anchorage homes. Across the city, GCI Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Anchorage?
Alaska Communications DSL in Anchorage, AK
Availability:
80.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
22 Mbps
Alaska Communications offers DSL service to 80.7% of Anchorage homes. Across the city, Alaska Communications DSL has speeds up to 22 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 75 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 50, with an average of 6.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Anchorage by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 0.2% of homes in Mid-Hillside to 66.4% in Turnagain; by ZIP code, from 3.0% in 99516 to 50.2% in 99517. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Anchorage
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast | 29,852 | 7.0% | 2,498 Mbps | 3.6 | C- | 78/100 |
| Abbott Loop | 24,630 | 3.5% | 2,500 Mbps | 3.9 | C- | 78/100 |
| Sand Lake | 24,035 | 16.2% | 2,500 Mbps | 3.5 | C- | 82/100 |
| Bayshore-Klatt | 14,078 | 29.1% | 2,496 Mbps | 4.1 | C | 87/100 |
| Huffman-O'Malley | 11,844 | 1.0% | 2,500 Mbps | 3.7 | C- | 94/100 |
| Russian Jack Park | 11,573 | 15.8% | 2,500 Mbps | 3.7 | C- | 65/100 |
| Spenard | 11,378 | 14.5% | 2,500 Mbps | 3.6 | C- | 44/100 |
| Taku-Campbell | 10,955 | 17.2% | 2,496 Mbps | 3.9 | C- | 68/100 |
| Turnagain | 10,915 | 66.4% | 2,494 Mbps | 3.4 | C | 79/100 |
| University Area | 10,004 | 1.6% | 2,500 Mbps | 3.7 | C- | 65/100 |
| Scenic Foothills | 8,293 | 24.2% | 2,500 Mbps | 4 | C- | 78/100 |
| Campbell Park | 7,834 | 20.0% | 2,498 Mbps | 4.1 | C- | 76/100 |
| Fairview | 7,738 | 2.5% | 2,363 Mbps | 3.1 | D+ | 41/100 |
| Old Seward-Oceanview | 7,343 | 9.6% | 2,500 Mbps | 3.4 | C- | 77/100 |
| Mountain View | 6,986 | 2.4% | 2,496 Mbps | 2.8 | D+ | 47/100 |
| Rabbit Creek | 6,661 | 6.4% | 2,387 Mbps | 3.6 | C- | 82/100 |
| Airport Heights | 6,345 | 2.4% | 2,500 Mbps | 3.4 | C- | 71/100 |
| Mid-Hillside | 4,740 | 0.2% | 2,500 Mbps | 3.8 | C- | 85/100 |
| South Addition | 4,725 | 18.6% | 2,500 Mbps | 3.6 | C- | 62/100 |
| Midtown | 4,167 | 4.6% | 2,500 Mbps | 3.2 | C- | 39/100 |
| Rogers Park | 3,684 | 10.6% | 2,500 Mbps | 3.1 | C- | 89/100 |
| North Star | 3,506 | 16.0% | 2,500 Mbps | 4 | C- | 65/100 |
ZIP codes in Anchorage
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99504 | 42,423 | 9.6% | 2,498 Mbps | 3.7 | C- | 77/100 |
| 99507 | 38,266 | 6.8% | 2,499 Mbps | 3.9 | C- | 79/100 |
| 99508 | 34,419 | 7.4% | 2,500 Mbps | 3.4 | C- | 68/100 |
| 99502 | 23,940 | 16.3% | 2,497 Mbps | 3.5 | C- | 81/100 |
| 99515 | 22,532 | 21.3% | 2,497 Mbps | 3.8 | C- | 85/100 |
| 99516 | 21,723 | 3.0% | 2,394 Mbps | 3.6 | C- | 88/100 |
| 99501 | 18,801 | 14.2% | 2,441 Mbps | 3.3 | C- | 48/100 |
| 99517 | 16,415 | 50.2% | 2,500 Mbps | 3.5 | C | 72/100 |
| 99503 | 13,494 | 10.4% | 2,500 Mbps | 3.6 | C- | 42/100 |
| 99518 | 9,996 | 18.8% | 2,495 Mbps | 4 | C- | 62/100 |
How Anchorage Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Anchorage that have their own pages are all within 28 miles. Among them, Knik has the most homes with fiber (82.7%) and Girdwood the fewest (0.4%); Anchorage has 13.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (this page) | 243,006 | 13.5% | 2,485 Mbps | 3.6 | C- | 75/100 |
| Eagle River | 25,746 | 43.2% | 2,372 Mbps | 3.3 | C- | 81/100 |
| Knik-Fairview | 18,391 | 73.4% | 2,275 Mbps | 2.6 | C | 79/100 |
| Chugiak | 8,857 | 37.0% | 2,456 Mbps | 2.4 | C- | 73/100 |
| Fort Richardson | 5,719 | 9.6% | 2,307 Mbps | 3.8 | C- | 77/100 |
| Big Lake | 4,446 | 36.5% | 696 Mbps | 1.6 | D | 53/100 |
| Girdwood | 2,179 | 0.4% | 2,495 Mbps | 2 | D+ | 52/100 |
| Knik | 1,738 | 82.7% | 837 Mbps | 1.8 | D+ | 42/100 |
| Peters Creek | 817 | 35.5% | 2,362 Mbps | 2.3 | C- | 68/100 |
| Indian | 324 | 0.0% | 24 Mbps | 1 | F | 54/100 |
| Hope | 177 | 5.1% | 33 Mbps | 1.1 | F | 49/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Anchorage?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Alaska Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, GCI should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Anchorage
| GCI | 2,500 |
|---|---|
| Alaska Communications | 2,500 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Borealis Broadband | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Anchorage Internet Providers
Based on 21 reviews from Alaska internet customers, Alaska Communications is the best internet service provider for Anchorage residents. Alaska Communications was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. GCI wins for second-place in Alaska, with 2.70 out of 5 stars and 98.4% coverage in Anchorage.
At a national level, based on 22 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Alaska Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Anchorage Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Anchorage, Alaska, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Anchorage Overall | Alaska Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Communications | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| GCI |  (10) |  (20) | (21) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Borealis Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Anchorage
Based on data reported by Anchorage ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through GCI. The company offers speeds up to 2,500 Mbps in Anchorage. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,500 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Alaska Communications. This indicates Alaska Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Anchorage Speed | Alaska Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Communications |  (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| GCI | (10) |  (20) | (21) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Borealis Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Anchorage?
Of the providers in Anchorage, customers rate Alaska Communications the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Anchorage where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Alaska or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Alaska Communications is rated 3.00 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. GCI is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.30 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Anchorage, Alaska, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Anchorage
| ISP / Tech Type | Anchorage Affordability | Alaska Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Communications | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| GCI | (10) | (20) | (21) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Borealis Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Alaska
Customer Reviews
An Alaska Customer
GCI Fixed Wireless
May 31, 2025 An Alaska Customer
GCI Cable
May 23, 2025 In Alaska choices are quite limited regarding internet providers. Further, the cost is quite high due to the market and the environment. While I am not 100% happy with my provider, I think my provider is doing what they can for the state in the present market. Do I wish that we had the same services provided elsewhere in the US? Yes. Do I accept that the cost of living is high in Alaska and that infrastructure is expensive? Yes. I encourage folks seeking to improve internet in Alaska to continue to do so with the understanding that Alaska is a key geographic player in the global geopolitical environment that necessitates occupation by a happy engaged population.
An Alaska Customer
GCI Cable
May 08, 2025 An Alaska Customer
GCI Cable
April 16, 2025 GCI has a monoply on my state. Their unlimited plans are not unlimited. Very unhappy
An Alaska Customer
GCI Cable
December 16, 2024 GCI is one of only a few providers in the city, and unfortunately we are stuck with them where we live. The cost of just a basic internet and phone package, is kind of expensive for what we are given. We rarely hit the gig limit, but it is still rather slow, especially at peak hours. And occasionally it is randomly down, with no real updates on when it might come back up.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Anchorage?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Anchorage is Alaska Communications.
- The fastest internet provider should be GCI. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Alaska Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Anchorage is Alaska Communications.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and GCI has the broadest coverage in Anchorage, available to 98.4% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.