Best Internet Providers in St. Michael, AK
All 2 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in St. Michael, AK
St. Michael has 2 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in St. Michael.
Ranks compare St. Michael with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in St. Michael, AK at a Glance
St. Michael Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
American Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
GCI
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 St. Michael ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in St. Michael, AK?
GCI is the highest-rated internet provider in St. Michael based on 20 Alaska customer reviews, and American Broadband 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in St. Michael?
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 St. Michael
How St. Michael Compares to Places Its Size
St. Michael's report card score is in the bottom 3% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 27%.
| Measure | St. Michael | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Nome Census Area | Alaska | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 0.0% | 27.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 10 Mbps | bottom 1% | 935 Mbps | 2,053 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2 | bottom 15% | 1.7 | 2.9 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.6 | top 2% | 3.4 | 2.7 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | bottom 20% | 4% | 10% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | top 47% | 96% | 97% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 84% | bottom 41% | 88% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 14% | bottom 2% | 34% | 68% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 51% | bottom 8% | 61% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $54,403 | bottom 21% | $81,519 | $98,979 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 16% | 16% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in St. Michael, against 0.0% across Nome Census Area and 27.6% across Alaska. Households in St. Michael are larger than the US average (3.6 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $54,403 (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 St. Michael
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in St. Michael?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in St. Michael, AK.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in St. Michael?
GCI Fixed Wireless in St. Michael, AK
Availability:
95.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
GCI offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.2% of St. Michael homes. Across the city, GCI Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in St. Michael?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in St. Michael, AK.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in St. Michael?
American Broadband DSL in St. Michael, AK
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
American Broadband offers DSL service to 99.3% of St. Michael homes. Across the city, American Broadband DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in St. Michael by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
St. Michael has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in St. Michael
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in St. Michael
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99659 | 457 | 0.0% | 10 Mbps | 2 | F | 29/100 |
How St. Michael Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to St. Michael that have their own pages are all within 98 miles.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Michael (this page) | 457 | 0.0% | 10 Mbps | 2 | F | 29/100 |
| Emmonak | 827 | 0.0% | 10 Mbps | 1 | F | 30/100 |
| Unalakleet | 806 | 0.0% | 10 Mbps | 2 | F | 29/100 |
| Kotlik | 657 | 0.0% | 10 Mbps | 1 | F | 30/100 |
| Stebbins | 638 | 0.0% | 10 Mbps | 2 | F | 29/100 |
| Elim | 366 | 0.0% | 10 Mbps | 2 | F | 29/100 |
| White Mountain | 364 | 0.0% | 10 Mbps | 2 | F | 29/100 |
| Shaktoolik | 213 | 0.0% | 10 Mbps | 2 | F | 29/100 |
| Grayling | 210 | 0.0% | 10 Mbps | 2 | F | 15/100 |
| Shageluk | 101 | 0.0% | 10 Mbps | 2 | F | 15/100 |
| Anvik | 70 | 0.0% | 10 Mbps | 2 | F | 15/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in St. Michael?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by GCI. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, American Broadband and 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 St. Michael
| Viasat | 100 |
|---|---|
| HughesNet | 25 |
| American Broadband | 10 |
| GCI | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for St. Michael Internet Providers
Based on 20 reviews from Alaska internet customers, GCI is the best internet service provider for St. Michael 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 23 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, American Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 1.50 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all St. Michael Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in St. Michael, Alaska, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | St. Michael 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 | ||
| American Broadband | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in St. Michael
Based on data reported by St. Michael ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through American Broadband and GCI. These internet providers offer speeds up to 10 Mbps in St. Michael. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 10 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 | St. Michael Speed | Alaska Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GCI | (0) | (20) | (21) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| American Broadband | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in St. Michael?
Of the providers in St. Michael, customers rate GCI the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in St. Michael 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 St. Michael, Alaska, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in St. Michael
| ISP / Tech Type | St. Michael Affordability | Alaska Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GCI | (0) | (20) | (21) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| American Broadband | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | 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 St. Michael?
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 St. Michael is GCI.
- The fastest internet provider should be American Broadband and 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 St. Michael is GCI.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and American Broadband has the broadest coverage in St. Michael, available to 99.3% 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.