Best Internet Providers in Chugach Census Area, AK
All 3 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Chugach Census Area, AK
Chugach Census Area has 3 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fixed Wireless, Fiber, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Chugach Census Area.
Ranks compare Chugach Census Area with the 30 Alaska boroughs and census areas.
The Best Internet in Chugach Census Area, AK at a Glance
Chugach Census Area Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
GCI
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Copper Valley Telecom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Cordova Telephone Cooperative
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Chugach Census Area ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Chugach Census Area, AK?
GCI is the best internet provider in Chugach Census Area 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 Chugach Census Area, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. GCI is an option for 90.59% of the county.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Chugach Census Area?
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 Chugach Census Area
How Chugach Census Area Compares to the Rest of Alaska
Chugach Census Area's report card score is tied 7th of 30 and its connectivity index is tied 4th of 30.
| Measure | Chugach Census Area | Rank among Alaska boroughs and census areas | Alaska | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 71.5% | 8th of 30 | 27.6% | 71.5% | Ketchikan Gateway Borough (98.8%) |
| Average top speed | 1,552 Mbps | 13th of 30 | 2,053 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Sitka City and Borough (2,500 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.2 | Tied 9th of 30 | 2.9 | 7.1 | Aleutians West Census Area (3.8) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 20th of 30 | 2.7 | 2.7 | Kusilvak Census Area (4.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | Tied 28th of 30 | 10% | 15% | Aleutians East Borough (15%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 5th of 30 | 97% | 96% | Anchorage Municipality and Fairbanks North Star Borough and 2 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 96% | 1st of 30 | 92% | 91% | Leads; next is Anchorage Municipality (95%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 82% | 1st of 30 | 68% | 76% | Leads; next is Juneau City and Borough (80%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 86% | Tied 2nd of 30 | 81% | 81% | Juneau City and Borough (87%) |
| Median household income | $91,468 | 10th of 30 | $98,979 | $93,246 | Aleutians West Census Area ($133,829) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | Tied 5th of 30 | 15% | 16% | Bethel Census Area and Copper River Census Area and 2 more (17%) |
Fiber reaches 71.5% of homes in Chugach Census Area, against 27.6% across Alaska. Households in Chugach Census Area are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $91,468 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Chugach Census Area Compares to Its Neighbors
Chugach Census Area has 5 neighbors. Among them, Copper River Census Area has the most homes with fiber (88.0%) and Yakutat City and Borough the fewest (0.0%); Chugach Census Area has 71.5%.
Map of Chugach Census Area and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
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Chugach Census Area and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chugach Census Area (this page) | 7,102 | 71.5% | 1,552 Mbps | 2.2 | C- | 61/100 |
| Anchorage Municipality | 291,247 | 16.5% | 2,470 Mbps | 3.5 | C- | 76/100 |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 107,081 | 69.7% | 2,000 Mbps | 2.4 | C- | 70/100 |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough | 58,799 | 9.2% | 1,332 Mbps | 3.1 | D+ | 41/100 |
| Copper River Census Area | 2,617 | 88.0% | 970 Mbps | 1.6 | C- | 30/100 |
| Yakutat City and Borough | 662 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 17/100 |
Internet in Chugach Census Area by City and ZIP Code
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Cities and towns in Chugach Census Area
ZIP codes in Chugach Census Area
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99686 (Valdez) | 4,013 | 97.0% | 2,396 Mbps | 2.2 | C+ | 68/100 |
| 99574 (Cordova) | 2,643 | 41.4% | 474 Mbps | 2.4 | D | 51/100 |
| 99693 (Whittier) | 297 | 1.7% | 27 Mbps | 1.1 | F | 52/100 |
| 99677 (Tatitlek) | 93 | 93.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C- | 51/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Chugach Census Area?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the county comes from GCI.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Chugach Census Area
| GCI | 2,500 |
|---|---|
| Copper Valley Telecom | 1,000 |
| Cordova Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Chugach Census Area Internet Providers
Based on 20 reviews from Alaska internet customers, GCI is the best internet service provider for Chugach Census Area 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 21 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 Chugach Census Area Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Chugach Census Area, Alaska, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Chugach Census Area Overall | Alaska Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GCI | (0) |  (20) |  (21) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Cordova Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Copper Valley Telecom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Chugach Census Area
Based on data reported by Chugach Census Area ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through GCI. The company offers speeds up to 2,500 Mbps in Chugach Census Area. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,412 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 | Chugach Census Area Speed | Alaska Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GCI | (0) |  (20) | (21) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Cordova Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Copper Valley Telecom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Chugach Census Area?
Of the providers in Chugach Census Area, customers rate GCI the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Chugach Census Area 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 Chugach Census Area, Alaska, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Chugach Census Area
| ISP / Tech Type | Chugach Census Area Affordability | Alaska Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GCI | (0) | (20) | (21) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Cordova Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Copper Valley Telecom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Chugach Census Area
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Chugach Census Area?
Copper Valley Telecom Fiber in Chugach Census Area, AK
Availability:
56.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Copper Valley Telecom offers Fiber service to 56.0% of Chugach Census Area homes. Across the county, Copper Valley Telecom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Cordova Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Chugach Census Area, AK
Availability:
15.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Cordova Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 15.4% of Chugach Census Area homes. Across the county, Cordova Telephone Cooperative Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Chugach Census Area?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fixed wireless providers available in Chugach Census Area, AK.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Chugach Census Area?
GCI Cable in Chugach Census Area, AK
Availability:
90.6%
Customer Rating:
(9)
Avg. Download Speed
1,412 Mbps
GCI offers Cable service to 90.6% of Chugach Census Area homes. Across the county, GCI Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,412 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 75, with an average of 43 Mbps throughout the county.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Chugach Census Area?
Cordova Telephone Cooperative DSL in Chugach Census Area, AK
Availability:
36.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
96 Mbps
Cordova Telephone Cooperative offers DSL service to 36.6% of Chugach Census Area homes. Across the county, Cordova Telephone Cooperative DSL has speeds up to 96 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 9.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Copper Valley Telecom DSL in Chugach Census Area, AK
Availability:
17.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
Copper Valley Telecom offers DSL service to 17.0% of Chugach Census Area homes. Across the county, Copper Valley Telecom DSL has speeds up to 42 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 7.9 Mbps throughout the county.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Chugach Census Area?
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 Chugach Census Area 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 Chugach Census Area is GCI.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and GCI has the broadest coverage in Chugach Census Area, available to 90.6% 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.
To compare the providers available at your exact address, use the address search above.