3 Best Internet Providers in Mendenhall Valley, Juneau, AK

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Above are the top 4 providers in Mendenhall Valley, Juneau, AK for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Mendenhall Valley, Juneau, AK?

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Mendenhall Valley

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Mendenhall Valley Internet Providers

Based on 21 reviews from Alaska internet customers, Alaska Communications is the best internet service provider for Mendenhall Valley 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 2.80 out of 5 stars and 99.7% coverage in Mendenhall Valley.

At a national level, based on 22 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 Mendenhall Valley?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Mendenhall Valley

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	GCI	2,500 Mbps
	Alaska Communications	1,000 Mbps
	SnowCloud Services	200 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Mendenhall Valley

Based on data reported by Mendenhall Valley ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through GCI. The company offers speeds up to 2,500 Mbps in Mendenhall Valley. 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.

However, actual customers in the neighborhood 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 Mendenhall Valley?

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 lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. GCI is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Mendenhall Valley customers with an average price rating of 2.55 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Mendenhall Valley

Mendenhall Valley 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 neighborhood 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 Mendenhall Valley below, including the metrics used and how Mendenhall Valley compares to the rest of Juneau and nation.

Mendenhall Valley ISP Report Card: D+

	Metric (hover for details)	Mendenhall Valley	Alaska	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Mendenhall Valley that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	6.80%	7.89%	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.	2,500 Mbps	2,480 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 Mendenhall Valley.	2.1	2.4	7.1

 

Mendenhall Valley Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Mendenhall Valley	Alaska	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.7	2.6	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.	10%	12%	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.	99%	98%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	98%	95%	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.	86%	81%	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.	86%	81%	77%

Mendenhall Valley ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Mendenhall Valley is D+, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Mendenhall Valley is high with a score of 81 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Mendenhall Valley have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Mendenhall Valley ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood 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.

98% of Mendenhall Valley households have an internet connection despite having 99.66% availability. 86% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 2% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 86% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 86% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Mendenhall Valley 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 Neighborhoods Compare to Mendenhall Valley?

How Much Speed does a Mendenhall Valley Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Mendenhall Valley is 2.7, which is larger than the Juneau average of 2.6 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Mendenhall Valley’s average household income is $104,119 which is higher than the Juneau average of $107,048 and much higher than the national average of $93,246. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Mendenhall Valley also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Juneau average of 14%. Additionally, 10% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 12% of residents in Juneau who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Mendenhall Valley has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Mendenhall Valley households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 90% 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 Mendenhall Valley?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Mendenhall Valley?

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 Mendenhall Valley 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 Mendenhall Valley is Alaska Communications.
• GCI, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Mendenhall Valley, 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 Mendenhall Valley compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Mendenhall Valley 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 Mendenhall Valley’s D+ ISP Report Card and 81 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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