Best Internet Providers in Barrow, AK
All 3 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Barrow, AK
Barrow has 3 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable and Fiber internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Barrow.
Ranks compare Barrow with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Barrow, AK at a Glance
Barrow Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
GCI
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Astac.Net
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Alaska Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Barrow ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Barrow, AK?
GCI is the best internet provider in Barrow based on Alaska customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, GCI had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Barrow, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. GCI is an option for 100.00% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Barrow?
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.
Coverage map for each provider in Barrow
How Barrow Compares to Places Its Size
Barrow's report card score is in the top 42% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 14%.
| Measure | Barrow | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | North Slope Borough | Alaska | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.7% | top 10% | 67.4% | 27.6% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,500 Mbps | top 25% | 1,728 Mbps | 2,053 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2 | bottom 2% | 1.6 | 2.9 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.1 | top 6% | 3.5 | 2.7 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 34% | 5% | 10% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | bottom 23% | 93% | 97% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 70% | bottom 3% | 76% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 35% | bottom 5% | 35% | 68% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 64% | bottom 19% | 60% | 81% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $107,128 | top 15% | $97,725 | $98,979 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 19% | top 7% | 16% | 15% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 99.7% of homes in Barrow, against 67.4% across North Slope Borough and 27.6% across Alaska. Households in Barrow are larger than the US average (3.1 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $107,128 (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 Barrow
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Barrow?
Astac.Net Fiber in Barrow, AK
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,024 Mbps
Astac.Net offers Fiber service to 99.7% of Barrow homes. Across the city, Astac.Net Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,024 Mbps
Alaska Communications Fiber in Barrow, AK
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Alaska Communications offers Fiber service to 1.3% of Barrow homes. Across the city, Alaska Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Barrow?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fixed wireless providers available in Barrow, AK.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Barrow?
GCI Cable in Barrow, AK
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(9)
Avg. Download Speed
2,500 Mbps
GCI offers Cable service to 100.0% of Barrow 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 Barrow?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Barrow, AK.
Internet in Barrow by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Barrow has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Barrow
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Barrow
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99723 | 4,934 | 99.6% | 2,500 Mbps | 2 | B- | 29/100 |
How Barrow Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Barrow that have their own pages are all within 292 miles.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow (this page) | 4,730 | 99.7% | 2,500 Mbps | 2 | B- | 29/100 |
| Prudhoe Bay | 1,259 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 28/100 |
| Deadhorse | 1,071 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 28/100 |
| Nuiqsut | 912 | 56.1% | 100 Mbps | 1 | D | 36/100 |
| Wainwright | 628 | 100.0% | 1,024 Mbps | 1 | C | 36/100 |
| Anaktuvuk Pass | 425 | 0.0% | 10 Mbps | 1 | F | 31/100 |
| Point Lay | 349 | 0.0% | 10 Mbps | 1 | F | 38/100 |
| Atqasuk | 276 | 100.0% | 1,024 Mbps | 1 | C | 36/100 |
| Browerville | 204 | 96.6% | 2,500 Mbps | 2.2 | C+ | 30/100 |
| Ambler | 173 | 0.0% | 10 Mbps | 1 | F | 30/100 |
| Sagwon | 64 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 31/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Barrow?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from GCI.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Barrow
| GCI | 2,500 |
|---|---|
| Astac.Net | 1,024 |
| Alaska Communications | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Barrow. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Barrow Internet Providers
Based on 21 reviews from Alaska internet customers, GCI is the best internet service provider for Barrow residents. GCI was rated at an average of 2.80 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.
At a national level, based on 22 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, GCI is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.71 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Barrow Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Barrow, Alaska, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Barrow Overall | Alaska Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| GCI | (0) |  (20) |  (21) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Astac.Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Barrow
Based on data reported by Barrow ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through GCI. The company offers speeds up to 2,500 Mbps in Barrow. 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.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with GCI. This indicates GCI reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Barrow Speed | Alaska Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Communications | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| GCI | (0) |  (20) | (21) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Astac.Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Barrow?
Of the providers in Barrow, customers rate GCI the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Barrow 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.
GCI is rated 2.55 out of 5 for price, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country.
The table below shows how customers in Barrow, Alaska, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Barrow
| ISP / Tech Type | Barrow Affordability | Alaska Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| GCI | (0) | (20) | (21) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Astac.Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Alaska
Customer Reviews
An Alaska Customer
GCI Fixed Wireless
April 06, 2026 Holly C.
Starlink Satellite
January 06, 2026 Living in a rural area, getting great internet use to be impossible; however, Starlink changed that entirely! Although it did require a substantial investment to get hooked up, it was well worth the price. Starli k has given me the most stable and quick internet I've ever had. I was worried weather would negatively impact my connectivity, but thankfully, my Starlink works rain, snow, or shine! Even in the middle of winter in negative temperatures, my connection is stable. The monthly price is a little more expensive than other types of service, but well worth the price. I'm extremely satisfied with my choice to get Starlink.
Keenan H.
GCI Cable
November 15, 2025 GCI is the worst excuse for an ISP I have ever used. They provide sub par connection stability for an insane price. The only reason this company still exists is because they have a monopoly on internet service in Southern Alaska. They run single lines for service into large apartment and town houses. They knowingly leave this as the solution even though the connection provided will be unstable and insufficient if more than have of the people using that internet line are online at the same time. If I had any other choice, I would pay more way more money just to not have to have GCI as an internet provider.
E.r. C.
MTA DSL
August 20, 2025 1990 copper wire installation mistake by MTA - 1 wire instead of twisted pair copper wire connection limited my DSLspeeds and option for upgrades.Been with MTA since dialup internet. No plans by MTA to remedy the mistake despite the node being 50' away from home (under existing paved road might have something to do with it). Fiber internet in Eaglewood neighborhood is years away per MTA Tech that discovered the single copper wire connection. Bailed on MTA to GCI for internet after that.
An Alaska Customer
Starlink Satellite
July 24, 2025 Internet service is consistent, low-latency, and very fast, supporting multiple computers and media demands (streaming video, music, home security) from a single router. The equipment is physically durable and withstands harsh environments without issue. Extremely satisfied with customer service, also - outstanding support, and easy to get to a human who is willing to help.
Rate your provider
Share your experience to help others in your area choose.
Verified customer: we detected your connection is on this provider.
Reviews are independent and unedited. Published after a quick spam check.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Barrow?
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 Barrow is GCI.
- The fastest internet provider should be GCI. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, GCI may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Barrow is GCI.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and GCI has the broadest coverage in Barrow, available to 100.0% 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.