Nome County Internet
Nome County, Alaska has a Broadband Grade of F with an average download speed of 25 Mbps across 14 ZIP codes. 0% of the county has fiber internet access, and the area averages 10 providers per ZIP code. Internet access is below the national average, indicating limited options for residents.
ZIP Code Grades in Nome County
Fastest ZIP Codes in Nome County
| ZIP | Grade | Download | Providers | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99659 | F | 25 Mbps | 10 | No |
| 99671 | F | 25 Mbps | 10 | No |
| 99684 | F | 25 Mbps | 10 | No |
| 99739 | F | 25 Mbps | 10 | No |
| 99742 | F | 25 Mbps | 10 | No |
| 99753 | F | 25 Mbps | 10 | No |
| 99762 | F | 25 Mbps | 10 | No |
| 99769 | F | 25 Mbps | 10 | No |
| 99771 | F | 25 Mbps | 10 | No |
| 99772 | F | 25 Mbps | 10 | No |
Slowest ZIP Codes in Nome County
| ZIP | Grade | Download | Providers | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99659 | F | 25 Mbps | 10 | No |
| 99671 | F | 25 Mbps | 10 | No |
| 99684 | F | 25 Mbps | 10 | No |
| 99739 | F | 25 Mbps | 10 | No |
| 99742 | F | 25 Mbps | 10 | No |
| 99753 | F | 25 Mbps | 10 | No |
| 99762 | F | 25 Mbps | 10 | No |
| 99769 | F | 25 Mbps | 10 | No |
| 99771 | F | 25 Mbps | 10 | No |
| 99772 | F | 25 Mbps | 10 | No |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average internet speed in Nome County, Alaska?
Nome County, Alaska has an average maximum download speed of 25 Mbps across 14 ZIP codes. The county received a Broadband Grade of F (0/100), which factors in download speed, provider competition, fiber availability, and upload speed. This is below the FCC broadband standard of 100 Mbps download, meaning parts of the county may be classified as underserved.
How many internet providers are in Nome County?
Nome County has an average of 10 internet providers per ZIP code. 0% of ZIP codes in the county have fiber internet access. Having 3 or more providers typically leads to better prices and service quality through competition.
Is there fiber internet in Nome County?
0% of ZIP codes in Nome County, Alaska have fiber internet available. Fiber provides the fastest and most reliable connections, typically 500 Mbps to 5 Gbps with symmetrical upload speeds. Fiber access is limited in this county. Residents may want to check if BEAD broadband funding is planned for their area.
What is the best ZIP code for internet in Nome County?
The best-connected ZIP code in Nome County is 99659 with a Broadband Grade of F, 25 Mbps maximum download, and 10 providers. Fiber internet is not yet available in this ZIP code.
See how your connection compares to Nome County's 25 Mbps average.
The this entity record above pulls directly from the FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). What follows is the per-entity context — how this entity sits in the broader U.S. internet availability and broadband speed distribution and which underlying factors drive the headline numbers.
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Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 2026.