3 Best Internet Providers in Scenic Foothills, Anchorage, AK

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Above are the top 4 providers in Scenic Foothills, Anchorage, 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 Scenic Foothills, Anchorage, AK?

Alaska Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Scenic Foothills based on 20 Anchorage customer reviews, and Alaska Communications 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 Scenic Foothills, Alaska, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Scenic Foothills

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Scenic Foothills Internet Providers

Based on 20 reviews from Anchorage internet customers, Alaska Communications is the best internet service provider for Scenic Foothills 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 Anchorage, with 2.89 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Scenic Foothills.

At a national level, based on 48 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 Scenic Foothills?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Alaska Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, GCI 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 Scenic Foothills

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	GCI	2,500 Mbps
	Alaska Communications	300 Mbps
	Borealis Broadband	200 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Scenic Foothills

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

Anchorage customers rate Alaska Communications as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city 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 much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. GCI is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Scenic Foothills customers with an average price rating of 2.61 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Scenic Foothills, Anchorage, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Scenic Foothills

Scenic Foothills 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 Scenic Foothills below, including the metrics used and how Scenic Foothills compares to the rest of Anchorage and nation.

Scenic Foothills ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	Scenic Foothills	Alaska	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Scenic Foothills that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	24.24%	15.03%	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.	2,500 Mbps	2,483 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 Scenic Foothills.	3.6	3.4	6.8

 

Scenic Foothills Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Scenic Foothills	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.	2.8	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.	13%	11%	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.	99%	98%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	92%	95%	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.	80%	78%	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.	80%	79%	76%

Scenic Foothills ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Scenic Foothills is C, which is better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Scenic Foothills is high with a score of 79 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Scenic Foothills have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Scenic Foothills 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.

92% of Scenic Foothills households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 80% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% 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 80% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 80% subscribe to it. A large amount of Scenic Foothills 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 Scenic Foothills?

How Much Speed does a Scenic Foothills Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Scenic Foothills is 2.8, which is larger than the Anchorage average of 2.7 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Scenic Foothills's average household income is $98,876 which is higher than the Anchorage average of $108,368 and much 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.

Scenic Foothills also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Anchorage average of 14%. Additionally, 13% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 11% of residents in Anchorage who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Scenic Foothills has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Scenic Foothills households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 93% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Scenic Foothills?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Scenic Foothills?

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

To see how Scenic Foothills 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 Scenic Foothills's C ISP Report Card and 79 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.