2 Best Internet Providers in Northwest Arctic Borough, AK

Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings

Above are the top 4 providers in Northwest Arctic Borough, AK for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.

All Providers

Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Northwest Arctic Borough ratings may vary and are shown below.

1. Internet Providers
   

 » 

2. Alaska
   

 » 

3. Northwest Arctic Borough, AK Internet Service Providers
   

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Northwest Arctic Borough, AK?

GCI is the highest-rated internet provider in Northwest Arctic Borough 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 Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Northwest Arctic Borough

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Northwest Arctic Borough Internet Providers

Based on 19 reviews from Alaska internet customers, GCI is the best internet service provider for Northwest Arctic Borough 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 95.5% coverage in Northwest Arctic Borough.

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 Northwest Arctic Borough?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Northwest Arctic Borough, the fastest internet in the county comes from GCI.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Northwest Arctic Borough

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	GCI	2,500 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	OTZ Telecom	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Northwest Arctic Borough

Based on data reported by Northwest Arctic 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 Northwest Arctic 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.

However, actual customers in the county 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 Northwest Arctic Borough?

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 Northwest Arctic Borough customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Northwest Arctic Borough

Northwest Arctic 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 Northwest Arctic Borough below, including the metrics used and how Northwest Arctic Borough compares to the rest of Alaska and nation.

Northwest Arctic Borough ISP Report Card: D+

	Metric (hover for details)	Northwest Arctic Borough	Alaska	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Northwest Arctic Borough that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	8.03%	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.	1,246 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 Northwest Arctic Borough.	1.5	2.8	6.8

 

Northwest Arctic Borough Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Northwest Arctic 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.	4.1	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.	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.	94%	97%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	88%	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.	42%	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.	43%	77%	76%

Northwest Arctic Borough ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Northwest Arctic Borough is D+, which is much worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Northwest Arctic Borough is high with a score of 44 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Northwest Arctic Borough have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Northwest Arctic 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.

88% of Northwest Arctic Borough households have an internet connection despite having 95.71% availability. 42% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 20% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 42% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 43% subscribe to it. A very low number of Northwest Arctic 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 Northwest Arctic Borough?

How Much Speed does a Northwest Arctic Borough Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Northwest Arctic Borough is 4.1, which is larger than the Alaska average of 2.7 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Northwest Arctic Borough's average household income is $77,822 which is about average for 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.

Northwest Arctic 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 Northwest Arctic Borough has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Northwest Arctic Borough households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 58% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Northwest Arctic Borough?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Northwest Arctic Borough?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Northwest Arctic Borough?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Northwest Arctic Borough?

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

Which ISP Should You Choose in Northwest Arctic 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 Northwest Arctic Borough is GCI.
• The fastest internet provider should be GCI. 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 Northwest Arctic Borough is GCI.
• Viasat, OTZ Telecom, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Northwest Arctic 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 Northwest Arctic Borough compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Northwest Arctic 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 Northwest Arctic Borough's D+ ISP Report Card and 44 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.