1 Best Internet Providers in Bristol Bay Borough, AK

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Above are the top 4 providers in Bristol Bay Borough, AK for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Bristol Bay Borough, AK?

HughesNet is the highest-rated internet provider in Bristol Bay Borough based on 1 Alaska customer reviews, and HughesNet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Bristol Bay Borough

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Bristol Bay Borough Internet Providers

Based on 1 reviews from Alaska internet customers, HughesNet is the best internet service provider for Bristol Bay Borough residents. HughesNet was rated at an average of 2.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. wins for second-place in Alaska, with 0.00 out of 5 stars and 0.0% coverage in Bristol Bay Borough.

At a national level, based on 29 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, HughesNet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.29 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Bristol Bay Borough?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by HughesNet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Viasat 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 Bristol Bay Borough

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Bristol Bay Telephone Cooperative	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Bristol Bay Borough

Based on data reported by Bristol Bay Borough ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Viasat. The company offers speeds up to 100 Mbps in Bristol Bay Borough. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 100 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with HughesNet. This indicates HughesNet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Bristol Bay Borough?

Alaska customers rate HughesNet as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

HughesNet received a local rating of 2.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Bristol Bay Borough customers with an average price rating of 0.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Bristol Bay Borough

Bristol Bay Borough Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the county and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Bristol Bay Borough below, including the metrics used and how Bristol Bay Borough compares to the rest of Alaska and nation.

Bristol Bay Borough ISP Report Card: F

	Metric (hover for details)	Bristol Bay Borough	Alaska	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Bristol Bay Borough that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	0.00%	26.75%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	18 Mbps	2,059 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Bristol Bay Borough.	1.0	2.8	6.8

 

Bristol Bay Borough Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Bristol Bay Borough	Alaska	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.5	2.7	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	9%	9%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	94%	97%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	81%	91%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	73%	68%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	145%	77%	76%

Bristol Bay Borough ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Bristol Bay Borough is F, which is much better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Bristol Bay Borough is high with a score of 58 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Bristol Bay Borough have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Bristol Bay Borough ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

81% of Bristol Bay Borough households have an internet connection despite having 97.51% availability. 73% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 73% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 145% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Bristol Bay Borough residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Counties Compare to Bristol Bay Borough?

How Much Speed does a Bristol Bay Borough Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Bristol Bay Borough is 2.5, which is smaller than the Alaska average of 2.7 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Bristol Bay Borough's average household income is $100,625 which is higher than the Alaska average of $96,207 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Bristol Bay Borough also has 7% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Alaska average of 15%. Additionally, 9% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 9% of residents in Alaska who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Bristol Bay Borough has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Bristol Bay Borough households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 77% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Bristol Bay Borough?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Bristol Bay Borough, AK.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Bristol Bay Borough?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Bristol Bay Borough, AK.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Bristol Bay Borough?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Bristol Bay Borough?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fixed wireless providers available in Bristol Bay Borough, AK.

Which ISP Should You Choose in Bristol Bay Borough?

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 Bristol Bay Borough is HughesNet.
• The fastest internet provider should be Viasat. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, HughesNet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Bristol Bay Borough is HughesNet.
• Bristol Bay Telephone Cooperative, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Bristol Bay Borough, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Bristol Bay Borough compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Bristol Bay Borough stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Bristol Bay Borough's F ISP Report Card and 58 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.