3 Best Internet Providers in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK

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Above are the top 4 providers in Fairbanks North Star 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 Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK?

Alaska Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Fairbanks North Star Borough based on 20 Alaska customer reviews, and Alaska Communications 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 Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, and customers throughout the country.

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Local, State, and National Ratings for all Fairbanks North Star Borough Internet Providers

Based on 20 reviews from Alaska internet customers, Alaska Communications is the best internet service provider for Fairbanks North Star Borough 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 2.89 out of 5 stars and 73.9% coverage in Fairbanks North Star Borough.

At a national level, based on 48 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.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Fairbanks North Star Borough?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, 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 Fairbanks North Star Borough

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	GCI	2,500 Mbps
	Alaska Communications	2,500 Mbps
	SPITwSPOTS	300 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Based on data reported by Fairbanks North Star Borough ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through GCI. The company offers speeds up to 2,500 Mbps in Fairbanks North Star Borough. 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 in the county 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Fairbanks North Star Borough?

Alaska customers rate Alaska Communications 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.

Alaska Communications received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. GCI is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Fairbanks North Star Borough customers with an average price rating of 2.61 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Fairbanks North Star 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 Fairbanks North Star Borough below, including the metrics used and how Fairbanks North Star Borough compares to the rest of Alaska and nation.

Fairbanks North Star Borough ISP Report Card: C-

	Metric (hover for details)	Fairbanks North Star Borough	Alaska	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Fairbanks North Star Borough that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	17.07%	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.	2,179 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 Fairbanks North Star Borough.	3.2	2.8	6.8

 

Fairbanks North Star Borough Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Fairbanks North Star 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.	2.6	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.	7%	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.	98%	97%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	91%	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.	67%	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.	78%	77%	76%

Fairbanks North Star Borough ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Fairbanks North Star Borough is C-, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Fairbanks North Star Borough is high with a score of 63 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Fairbanks North Star Borough have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Fairbanks North Star 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.

91% of Fairbanks North Star Borough households have an internet connection while having 86.41% availability. 67% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 67% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 78% subscribe to it. A large amount of Fairbanks North Star 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 Fairbanks North Star Borough?

How Much Speed does a Fairbanks North Star Borough Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Fairbanks North Star Borough is 2.6, which is smaller than the Alaska average of 2.7 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Fairbanks North Star Borough's average household income is $92,189 which is higher than the Alaska average of $96,207 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Fairbanks North Star Borough also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Alaska average of 15%. Additionally, 7% 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 Fairbanks North Star Borough has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Fairbanks North Star Borough households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 87% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Fairbanks North Star Borough?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Fairbanks North Star Borough?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Fairbanks North Star 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 Fairbanks North Star Borough 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 Fairbanks North Star Borough is Alaska Communications.
• Viasat, SPITwSPOTS, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Fairbanks North Star 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 Fairbanks North Star Borough compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Fairbanks North Star 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 Fairbanks North Star Borough's C- ISP Report Card and 63 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.