Best Internet Providers in Copper River Census Area, AK
All 1 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Copper River Census Area, AK
Copper River Census Area has 1 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Copper River Census Area.
Ranks compare Copper River Census Area with the 30 Alaska boroughs and census areas.
Copper River Census Area Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Copper Valley Telecom
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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.
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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Copper River Census Area, AK?
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Copper River 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 Copper River Census Area
How Copper River Census Area Compares to the Rest of Alaska
Copper River Census Area's report card score is 11th of 30 and its connectivity index is 25th of 30.
| Measure | Copper River Census Area | Rank among Alaska boroughs and census areas | Alaska | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 88.0% | 4th of 30 | 27.6% | 71.5% | Ketchikan Gateway Borough (98.8%) |
| Average top speed | 970 Mbps | 17th of 30 | 2,053 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Sitka City and Borough (2,500 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 1.6 | Tied 17th 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 | 2.2 | Tied 25th of 30 | 2.7 | 2.7 | Kusilvak Census Area (4.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | Tied 11th of 30 | 10% | 15% | Aleutians East Borough (15%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | Tied 18th of 30 | 97% | 96% | Anchorage Municipality and Fairbanks North Star Borough and 2 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 86% | 18th of 30 | 92% | 91% | Chugach Census Area (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 54% | Tied 16th of 30 | 68% | 76% | Chugach Census Area (82%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 80% | Tied 12th of 30 | 81% | 81% | Juneau City and Borough (87%) |
| Median household income | $79,304 | 21st of 30 | $98,979 | $93,246 | Aleutians West Census Area ($133,829) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | Tied 1st of 30 | 15% | 16% | Tied with Bethel Census Area and Kusilvak Census Area and 1 more |
Fiber reaches 88.0% of homes in Copper River Census Area, against 27.6% across Alaska. Households in Copper River Census Area are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $79,304 (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 Copper River Census Area Compares to Its Neighbors
Copper River Census Area has 4 neighbors. Among them, Chugach Census Area has the most homes with fiber (71.5%) and Yakutat City and Borough the fewest (0.0%); Copper River Census Area has 88.0%.
Map of Copper River Census Area and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
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Copper River Census Area and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper River Census Area (this page) | 2,617 | 88.0% | 970 Mbps | 1.6 | C- | 30/100 |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 107,081 | 69.7% | 2,000 Mbps | 2.4 | C- | 70/100 |
| Chugach Census Area | 7,102 | 71.5% | 1,552 Mbps | 2.2 | C- | 61/100 |
| Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | 6,808 | 21.4% | 290 Mbps | 2 | D- | 45/100 |
| Yakutat City and Borough | 662 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 17/100 |
Internet in Copper River Census Area by City and ZIP Code
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Cities and towns in Copper River Census Area
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tazlina | 845 | 99.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.4 | C | 30/100 |
| Copper Center | 438 | 93.2% | 984 Mbps | 1.9 | C- | 39/100 |
| Glennallen | 269 | 92.2% | 985 Mbps | 1.8 | C- | 27/100 |
| Gulkana | 182 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C | 24/100 |
| Tonsina | 177 | 94.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C- | 36/100 |
| Gakona | 168 | 88.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C- | 25/100 |
| McCarthy | 141 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 1 | F | 48/100 |
| Slana | 129 | 67.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.8 | D+ | 31/100 |
| Chitina | 118 | 64.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.2 | D+ | 47/100 |
| Kenny Lake | 58 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C | 35/100 |
| Paxson | 36 | 55.6% | 781 Mbps | 1 | D | 29/100 |
ZIP codes in Copper River Census Area
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99573 (Copper Center) | 960 | 95.5% | 993 Mbps | 1.8 | C- | 35/100 |
| 99588 (Tazlina) | 821 | 95.0% | 988 Mbps | 1.4 | C- | 28/100 |
| 99586 (Gulkana) | 434 | 93.1% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C- | 24/100 |
| 99566 (Chitina) | 249 | 30.5% | 570 Mbps | 1.1 | D- | 48/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Copper River Census Area?
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Copper River Census Area
| Copper Valley Telecom | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Copper River Census Area Internet Providers
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Copper River Census Area Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Copper River Census Area, Alaska, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Copper River Census Area Overall | Alaska Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Copper Valley Telecom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Copper River Census Area
Based on data reported by Copper River Census Area ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Copper Valley Telecom. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Copper River Census Area. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 970 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
| ISP / Tech Type | Copper River Census Area Speed | Alaska Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Copper Valley Telecom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Copper River Census Area?
The table below shows how customers in Copper River Census Area, Alaska, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Copper River Census Area
| ISP / Tech Type | Copper River Census Area Affordability | Alaska Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Copper Valley Telecom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Copper River Census Area
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Copper River Census Area?
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Copper River Census Area?
Copper Valley Telecom Fixed Wireless in Copper River Census Area, AK
Copper Valley Telecom offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.5% of Copper River Census Area homes. Across the county, Copper Valley Telecom Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 27 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 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 3.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Copper River Census Area?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Copper River Census Area, AK.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Copper River Census Area?
Copper Valley Telecom DSL in Copper River Census Area, AK
Copper Valley Telecom offers DSL service to 57.5% of Copper River 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 8.0 Mbps throughout the county.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Copper River Census Area?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The fastest internet provider should be Copper Valley Telecom.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Copper Valley Telecom has the broadest coverage in Copper River Census Area, available to 90.8% 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.
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