6 Best Internet Providers in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK

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Above are the top 4 providers in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK?

Alaska Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area based on 24 Alaska 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 Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area Internet Providers

Based on 24 reviews from Alaska internet customers, Alaska Communications is the best internet service provider for Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area residents. Alaska Communications was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. MTA Solutions wins for second-place in Alaska, with 3.75 out of 5 stars and 1.2% coverage in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area.

At a national level, based on 54 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 Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, 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, Viasat 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 Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	MTA Solutions	120 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Alaska Communications	75 Mbps
	United Utilities	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Bush-Tell	10 Mbps
	American Broadband	10 Mbps
	GCI	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area

Based on data reported by Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Viasat. The company offers speeds up to 120 Mbps in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 100 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 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 Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area?

Alaska customers rate Alaska Communications 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.

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 Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area customers with an average price rating of 2.61 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area 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 Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area below, including the metrics used and how Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area compares to the rest of Alaska and nation.

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area ISP Report Card: F

	Metric (hover for details)	Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area	Alaska	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	0.00%	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.	17 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 Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area.	1.4	2.8	6.8

 

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area	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.	2.1	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.	6%	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.	83%	97%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	54%	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.	18%	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.	106%	77%	76%

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area is F, which is much better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area is high with a score of 27 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area 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.

54% of Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area households have an internet connection despite having 67.88% availability. 18% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 23% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 5% 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 18% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 106% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area 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 Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area?

How Much Speed does a Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area is 2.1, which is smaller than the Alaska average of 2.7 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area's average household income is $51,794 which is much lower than the Alaska average of $96,207 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Alaska average of 15%. Additionally, 6% 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 Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area households are much more technology-disengaged. 83% of households have some sort of computing device, 52% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 80% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area?

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 Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area is Alaska Communications.
• The fastest internet provider should be Viasat. 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 Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area is Alaska Communications.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and GCI has the broadest coverage in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, 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 Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area 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 Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area's F ISP Report Card and 27 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.