1 Best Internet Providers in Goodnews Mining Camp, AK

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Goodnews Mining Camp, AK?

GCI is the highest-rated internet provider in Goodnews Mining Camp based on 19 Alaska customer reviews, and GCI 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 Goodnews Mining Camp, Alaska, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Goodnews Mining Camp

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Goodnews Mining Camp Internet Providers

Based on 19 reviews from Alaska internet customers, GCI is the best internet service provider for Goodnews Mining Camp residents. GCI was rated at an average of 2.89 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. HughesNet wins for second-place in Alaska, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 97.7% coverage in Goodnews Mining Camp.

At a national level, based on 47 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, GCI is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.88 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Goodnews Mining Camp?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by GCI. 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 Goodnews Mining Camp

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	GCI	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Goodnews Mining Camp

Based on data reported by Goodnews Mining Camp ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Viasat. The company offers speeds up to 100 Mbps in Goodnews Mining Camp. 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 city 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Goodnews Mining Camp?

Alaska customers rate GCI 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.

GCI received a local rating of 2.61 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. HughesNet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Goodnews Mining Camp customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Goodnews Mining Camp, Alaska, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Goodnews Mining Camp

Goodnews Mining Camp 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 city 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 Goodnews Mining Camp below, including the metrics used and how Goodnews Mining Camp compares to the rest of Alaska and nation.

Goodnews Mining Camp ISP Report Card: F

	Metric (hover for details)	Goodnews Mining Camp	Alaska	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Goodnews Mining Camp 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.	10 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 Goodnews Mining Camp.	1.0	2.8	6.8

 

Goodnews Mining Camp Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Goodnews Mining Camp	Alaska	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	4.4	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.	4%	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.	90%	97%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	72%	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.	22%	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.	0%	0%	0%

Goodnews Mining Camp ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Goodnews Mining Camp is F, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Goodnews Mining Camp is high with a score of 26 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Goodnews Mining Camp have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Goodnews Mining Camp ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.

72% of Goodnews Mining Camp households have an internet connection despite having 97.73% availability. 22% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 22% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 0% subscribe to it. A very low number of Goodnews Mining Camp 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 Cities Compare to Goodnews Mining Camp?

How Much Speed does a Goodnews Mining Camp Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Goodnews Mining Camp is 4.4, which is larger than the Alaska average of 2.7 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Goodnews Mining Camp's average household income is $42,950 which is much lower than the Alaska average of $96,207 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Goodnews Mining Camp also has 20% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Alaska average of 15%. Additionally, 4% 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 Goodnews Mining Camp has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Goodnews Mining Camp households are more technology-disengaged. 90% of households have some sort of computing device, 33% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Goodnews Mining Camp?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Goodnews Mining Camp, AK.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Goodnews Mining Camp?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Goodnews Mining Camp, AK.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Goodnews Mining Camp?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Goodnews Mining Camp, AK.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Goodnews Mining Camp?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Goodnews Mining Camp?

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 Goodnews Mining Camp is GCI.
• The fastest internet provider should be Viasat. 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 Goodnews Mining Camp is GCI.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and GCI has the broadest coverage in Goodnews Mining Camp, 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 Goodnews Mining Camp compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Goodnews Mining Camp 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 Goodnews Mining Camp's F ISP Report Card and 26 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.