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GCI Speed Test

Enter a zip code, city, or address below to see what speeds you can expect in your location for GCI and other ISPs.

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How we measure: a real-world test to a neutral point on the open internet, not a server inside your provider network, so it reflects everyday speed and can read slightly below best-case on-network tests.

We record anonymized results (speed, latency, your provider and coarse location) to publish honest, real-world speed data by provider. No personal information is stored.

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What to Expect from GCI

GCI's fastest available plans reach 2,500 Mbps down / 75 Mbps up, and across its footprint typical available speeds are about 2,370 Mbps down / 71 Mbps up. These are advertised “up to” figures from FCC availability data, so no connection reaches them exactly. Run the test above to see what your own GCI line actually delivers.

GCI Measured Speeds

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Providers available in your area come from our coverage data. "Available up to" is the fastest advertised plan; measured speeds appear once a provider has enough independent tests, otherwise we say "collecting" rather than guess.

GCI Speed Reviews

GCI has an overall rating of 3.44 out of 5, with a total of 18 reviews and ratings across the United States. Speed ratings by service type include: Fiber: 3.63 stars, Cable: 3.00 stars, DSL: 4.00 stars, Fixed Wireless: 4.00 stars. If you'd like to tell others about your experience, you can rate or review GCI here.

Connection

Customer Rating

Fiber

Fiber: 3.625000000000 of 5 stars

8

Cable

Cable: 3.000000000000 of 5 stars

7

DSL

DSL: 4.000000000000 of 5 stars

1

Fixed Wireless

Fixed Wireless: 4.000000000000 of 5 stars

2

For detailed reviews, visit our GCI Internet Reviews page.

Top Cities for GCI

GCI is available in 144 cities throughout the country. Here is a list of top cities with GCI internet service:

Anchorage, AK
  • Availability: 98.37%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 2,500 Mbps
Fairbanks, AK
  • Availability: 84.10%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 2,500 Mbps
Eagle River, AK
  • Availability: 93.22%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 2,500 Mbps
Juneau, AK
  • Availability: 98.58%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 2,500 Mbps
Badger, AK
  • Availability: 95.81%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 2,500 Mbps
Knik-Fairview, AK
  • Availability: 87.58%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 2,500 Mbps
Palmer, AK
  • Availability: 76.79%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 2,500 Mbps
Wasilla, AK
  • Availability: 86.35%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 2,500 Mbps
Ketchikan, AK
  • Availability: 99.55%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 2,500 Mbps
Kodiak, AK
  • Availability: 94.64%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 2,500 Mbps
College, AK
  • Availability: 90.43%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 2,500 Mbps
Kenai, AK
  • Availability: 86.41%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 2,500 Mbps
Tanaina, AK
  • Availability: 96.51%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 2,500 Mbps
Chugiak, AK
  • Availability: 97.15%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 2,500 Mbps
Lakes, AK
  • Availability: 96.43%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 2,500 Mbps

GCI Speed Test FAQ

Why is my GCI speed lower than advertised?

Advertised speeds are “up to” peaks measured on an ideal connection. Real-world speed to a neutral point on the open internet runs a few percent lower, and Wi-Fi, older equipment, or peak-hour congestion lower it further. For the truest read of your GCI line, test over a wired connection.

How does ISPReports measure GCI speeds?

Tests run against the nearest of Cloudflare's edge locations, so the result reflects your access network rather than a server inside GCI's own network. We verify each result by network operator, aggregate it as a median (not an average, which a few fast tests would skew), and only publish a provider's measured speeds once enough independent tests exist. We do not accept provider-submitted numbers.

Is GCI good for gaming and video calls?

Run the test above. The connection-quality grade reads latency under load and packet loss, which determine whether calls and games stay smooth, beyond the raw download number.