1 Best Internet Providers in Lake Minchumina, AK

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lake Minchumina, AK?

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Lake Minchumina, Alaska, and customers throughout the country.

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Local, State, and National Ratings for all Lake Minchumina Internet Providers

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lake Minchumina?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Lake Minchumina

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

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lake Minchumina

Based on data reported by Lake Minchumina ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through United Utilities. The company offers speeds up to 10 Mbps in Lake Minchumina. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 10 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lake Minchumina?

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

Rated Affordability in Lake Minchumina

Lake Minchumina 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 Lake Minchumina below, including the metrics used and how Lake Minchumina compares to the rest of Alaska and nation.

Lake Minchumina ISP Report Card: F

	Metric (hover for details)	Lake Minchumina	Alaska	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Lake Minchumina that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	0.00%	27.62%	71.53%
	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	2,053 Mbps	3,583 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Lake Minchumina.	1.0	2.9	7.1

 

Lake Minchumina Digital Connectivity Index: 14 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Lake Minchumina	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.	2.1	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.	16%	10%	15%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	80%	97%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	62%	92%	91%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	13%	68%	76%
	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%	77%	77%

Lake Minchumina ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Lake Minchumina is F, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Lake Minchumina is high with a score of 14 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Lake Minchumina have done a very poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Lake Minchumina 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.

62% of Lake Minchumina households have an internet connection while having 36.84% availability. 13% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 34% 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 13% 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 Lake Minchumina 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 Lake Minchumina?

How Much Speed does a Lake Minchumina Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Lake Minchumina is 2.1, which is smaller than the Alaska average of 2.7 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Lake Minchumina’s average household income is $53,035 which is much lower than the Alaska average of $98,979 and much lower than the national average of $93,246. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Lake Minchumina also has 17% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Alaska average of 15%. Additionally, 16% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 10% of residents in Alaska who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Lake Minchumina has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Lake Minchumina households are much more technology-disengaged. 80% of households have some sort of computing device, 50% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 79% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lake Minchumina?

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

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lake Minchumina?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lake Minchumina?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lake Minchumina?

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

Which ISP Should You Choose in Lake Minchumina?

The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:

• The fastest internet provider should be United Utilities.
• Viasat, United Utilities, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Lake Minchumina, 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 Lake Minchumina compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Lake Minchumina 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 Lake Minchumina’s F ISP Report Card and 14 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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