1 Best Internet Providers in Skagway Municipality, AK

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Skagway Municipality, AK?

HughesNet is the highest-rated internet provider in Skagway Municipality based on 1 Alaska customer reviews, and HughesNet 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 Skagway Municipality, Alaska, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Skagway Municipality

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

Based on 1 reviews from Alaska internet customers, HughesNet is the best internet service provider for Skagway Municipality residents. HughesNet was rated at an average of 2.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. wins for second-place in Alaska, with 0.00 out of 5 stars and 0.0% coverage in Skagway Municipality.

At a national level, based on 29 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, HughesNet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.29 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Skagway Municipality?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by HughesNet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Alaska Power & Telephone Company 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 Skagway Municipality

	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 Municipality

Based on data reported by Skagway Municipality ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Alaska Power & Telephone Company. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Skagway Municipality. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 927 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with HughesNet. This indicates HughesNet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Skagway Municipality?

Alaska customers rate HughesNet 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.

HughesNet received a local rating of 2.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Skagway Municipality customers with an average price rating of 0.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Skagway Municipality

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

Skagway Municipality ISP Report Card: C-

	Metric (hover for details)	Skagway Municipality	Alaska	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Skagway Municipality that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	92.26%	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.	927 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 Skagway Municipality.	1.1	2.8	6.8

 

Skagway Municipality Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Skagway Municipality	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.	2.4	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.	3%	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.	96%	97%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	90%	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.	73%	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.	76%	77%	76%

Skagway Municipality ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Skagway Municipality is C-, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Skagway Municipality is high with a score of 52 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Skagway Municipality have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Skagway Municipality 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.

90% of Skagway Municipality households have an internet connection despite having 99.84% availability. 73% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% 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 73% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 76% subscribe to it. A large amount of Skagway Municipality 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 Skagway Municipality?

How Much Speed does a Skagway Municipality Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Skagway Municipality is 2.4, which is smaller than the Alaska average of 2.7 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Skagway Municipality's average household income is $78,594 which is about average for the Alaska average of $96,207 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Skagway Municipality also has 10% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Alaska average of 15%. Additionally, 3% 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 Skagway Municipality has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Skagway Municipality households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 88% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% 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 Municipality?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Skagway Municipality?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Skagway Municipality?

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

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

Which ISP Should You Choose in Skagway Municipality?

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 Skagway Municipality is HughesNet.
• The fastest internet provider should be Alaska Power & Telephone Company. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, HughesNet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Skagway Municipality is HughesNet.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and Alaska Power & Telephone Company has the broadest coverage in Skagway Municipality, 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 Municipality compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Skagway Municipality 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 Municipality's C- ISP Report Card and 52 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.