1 Best Internet Providers in Skagway, AK

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Skagway, AK?

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Skagway

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Skagway Internet Providers

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Skagway?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Skagway

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Alaska Power & Telephone Company	1,000 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Skagway

Based on data reported by Skagway ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Alaska Power & Telephone Company. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Skagway. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 912 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Skagway?

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

Rated Affordability in Skagway

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

Skagway ISP Report Card: C-

	Metric (hover for details)	Skagway	Alaska	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Skagway that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	90.73%	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.	912 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 Skagway.	1.1	2.9	7.1

 

Skagway Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Skagway	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.	2.2	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.	5%	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.	97%	97%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	93%	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.	67%	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.	69%	77%	77%

Skagway ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Skagway is C-, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Skagway is high with a score of 45 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Skagway have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Skagway 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.

93% of Skagway households have an internet connection despite having 99.84% availability. 67% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 67% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 69% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Skagway 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 Skagway?

How Much Speed does a Skagway Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Skagway is 2.2, which is smaller than the Alaska average of 2.7 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Skagway’s average household income is $81,136 which is about average for the Alaska average of $98,979 and higher than the national average of $93,246. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Skagway also has 9% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Alaska average of 15%. Additionally, 5% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Skagway has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Skagway households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 87% 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 Skagway?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Skagway?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Skagway?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Skagway?

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

Which ISP Should You Choose in Skagway?

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

• The fastest internet provider should be Alaska Power & Telephone Company.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and Alaska Power & Telephone Company has the broadest coverage in Skagway, 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 Skagway compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Skagway 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 Skagway’s C- ISP Report Card and 45 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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