Best Internet Providers in Petersburg, AK
All 2 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Petersburg, AK
Petersburg has 2 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Petersburg.
Ranks compare Petersburg with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Petersburg, AK at a Glance
Petersburg Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
GCI
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Alaska Telephone Company
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
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 Petersburg ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Petersburg, AK?
GCI is the best internet provider in Petersburg based on Alaska customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, GCI had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Petersburg, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. GCI is an option for 97.64% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Petersburg?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Petersburg
How Petersburg Compares to Places Its Size
Petersburg's report card score is in the bottom 32% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 50%.
| Measure | Petersburg | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Petersburg Census Area | Alaska | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 74.1% | bottom 49% | 72.0% | 27.6% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,472 Mbps | top 25% | 2,472 Mbps | 2,053 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.1 | bottom 3% | 2.1 | 2.9 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 28% | 2.3 | 2.7 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 34% | 7% | 10% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 28% | 96% | 97% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | top 45% | 89% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 72% | top 35% | 72% | 68% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 79% | top 36% | 79% | 81% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $79,304 | top 42% | $79,390 | $98,979 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 8% | bottom 11% | 8% | 15% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 74.1% of homes in Petersburg, against 72.0% across Petersburg Census Area and 27.6% across Alaska. Households in Petersburg are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $79,304 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Petersburg
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Petersburg?
Alaska Telephone Company Fiber in Petersburg, AK
Availability:
74.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Alaska Power & Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 74.1% of Petersburg homes. Across the city, Alaska Telephone Company Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Petersburg?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fixed wireless providers available in Petersburg, AK.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Petersburg?
GCI Cable in Petersburg, AK
Availability:
97.6%
Customer Rating:
(9)
Avg. Download Speed
2,500 Mbps
GCI offers Cable service to 97.6% of Petersburg homes. Across the city, GCI Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Petersburg?
Alaska Telephone Company DSL in Petersburg, AK
Availability:
39.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
Alaska Power & Telephone Company offers DSL service to 39.6% of Petersburg homes. Across the city, Alaska Telephone Company DSL has speeds up to 37 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 7.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Petersburg by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Petersburg has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Petersburg
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Petersburg
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99833 | 3,398 | 72.0% | 2,472 Mbps | 2.1 | C | 48/100 |
How Petersburg Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Petersburg that have their own pages are all within 81 miles. Among them, Wrangell has the most homes with fiber (64.9%) and Angoon the fewest (0.0%); Petersburg has 74.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petersburg (this page) | 3,302 | 74.1% | 2,472 Mbps | 2.1 | C | 47/100 |
| Wrangell | 2,076 | 64.9% | 2,255 Mbps | 3.2 | C | 59/100 |
| Thorne Bay | 554 | 5.2% | 106 Mbps | 1.1 | D- | 43/100 |
| Kake | 545 | 0.0% | 10 Mbps | 1 | F | 23/100 |
| Coffman Cove | 365 | 34.0% | 817 Mbps | 1.8 | D | 40/100 |
| Angoon | 365 | 0.0% | 2,500 Mbps | 1 | D | 13/100 |
| Port Alexander | 122 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 42/100 |
| Naukati Bay | 111 | 0.0% | 50 Mbps | 1 | F | 24/100 |
| Meyers Chuck | 54 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 1 | F | 70/100 |
| Kupreanof | 50 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 38/100 |
| Scow Bay | 47 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 38/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Petersburg?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from GCI.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Petersburg
| GCI | 2,500 |
|---|---|
| Alaska Power & Telephone Company | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Petersburg Internet Providers
Based on 20 reviews from Alaska internet customers, GCI is the best internet service provider for Petersburg residents. GCI was rated at an average of 2.80 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.
At a national level, based on 21 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, GCI is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.71 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Petersburg Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Petersburg, Alaska, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Petersburg Overall | Alaska Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GCI | (0) |  (20) |  (21) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Alaska Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Petersburg
Based on data reported by Petersburg ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through GCI. The company offers speeds up to 2,500 Mbps in Petersburg. 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 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.
| ISP / Tech Type | Petersburg Speed | Alaska Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GCI | (0) |  (20) | (21) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Alaska Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Petersburg?
Of the providers in Petersburg, customers rate GCI the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Petersburg where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Alaska or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
GCI is rated 2.55 out of 5 for price, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country.
The table below shows how customers in Petersburg, Alaska, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Petersburg
| ISP / Tech Type | Petersburg Affordability | Alaska Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GCI | (0) | (20) | (21) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Alaska Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Alaska
Customer Reviews
An Alaska Customer
GCI Fixed Wireless
April 06, 2026 Holly C.
Starlink Satellite
January 06, 2026 Living in a rural area, getting great internet use to be impossible; however, Starlink changed that entirely! Although it did require a substantial investment to get hooked up, it was well worth the price. Starli k has given me the most stable and quick internet I've ever had. I was worried weather would negatively impact my connectivity, but thankfully, my Starlink works rain, snow, or shine! Even in the middle of winter in negative temperatures, my connection is stable. The monthly price is a little more expensive than other types of service, but well worth the price. I'm extremely satisfied with my choice to get Starlink.
Keenan H.
GCI Cable
November 15, 2025 GCI is the worst excuse for an ISP I have ever used. They provide sub par connection stability for an insane price. The only reason this company still exists is because they have a monopoly on internet service in Southern Alaska. They run single lines for service into large apartment and town houses. They knowingly leave this as the solution even though the connection provided will be unstable and insufficient if more than have of the people using that internet line are online at the same time. If I had any other choice, I would pay more way more money just to not have to have GCI as an internet provider.
E.r. C.
MTA DSL
August 20, 2025 1990 copper wire installation mistake by MTA - 1 wire instead of twisted pair copper wire connection limited my DSLspeeds and option for upgrades.Been with MTA since dialup internet. No plans by MTA to remedy the mistake despite the node being 50' away from home (under existing paved road might have something to do with it). Fiber internet in Eaglewood neighborhood is years away per MTA Tech that discovered the single copper wire connection. Bailed on MTA to GCI for internet after that.
An Alaska Customer
Starlink Satellite
July 24, 2025 Internet service is consistent, low-latency, and very fast, supporting multiple computers and media demands (streaming video, music, home security) from a single router. The equipment is physically durable and withstands harsh environments without issue. Extremely satisfied with customer service, also - outstanding support, and easy to get to a human who is willing to help.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Petersburg?
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 Petersburg 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 Petersburg is GCI.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Alaska Power & Telephone Company has the broadest coverage in Petersburg, available to 98.2% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.