Alaska Internet Overview
204 Mbps avg · 245 ZIP codes · 33% fiber · 30 counties
County Grade Distribution
Best Broadband Counties in Alaska
| County | Grade | Avg Download | Fiber | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketchikan Gateway | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 1 |
| Matanuska-Susitna | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 11 |
| Chugach | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 4 |
| Haines | B | 100 Mbps | 100% | 2 |
| Anchorage | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 17 |
| Skagway | B | 100 Mbps | 100% | 1 |
| Juneau | B | 100 Mbps | 100% | 2 |
| Petersburg | B | 100 Mbps | 0% | 1 |
| Kenai Peninsula | C | 100 Mbps | 0% | 15 |
| Wrangell | C | 100 Mbps | 0% | 2 |
| Sitka | D | 100 Mbps | 0% | 1 |
| Hoonah-Angoon | D | 100 Mbps | 0% | 6 |
| Fairbanks North Star | D | 100 Mbps | 100% | 9 |
| Kodiak Island | D | 100 Mbps | 0% | 6 |
| North Slope | D | 25 Mbps | 100% | 10 |
Slowest Counties in Alaska
| County | Grade | Avg Download | Fiber | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel | F | 25 Mbps | 0% | 27 |
| Aleutians West | F | 25 Mbps | 0% | 7 |
| Lake and Peninsula | F | 25 Mbps | 0% | 14 |
| Aleutians East | F | 25 Mbps | 0% | 5 |
| Kusilvak | F | 25 Mbps | 0% | 12 |
| Dillingham | F | 25 Mbps | 0% | 7 |
| Yukon-Koyukuk | F | 25 Mbps | 0% | 32 |
| Bristol Bay | F | 25 Mbps | 0% | 2 |
| Nome | F | 25 Mbps | 0% | 14 |
| Yakutat | F | 25 Mbps | 0% | 1 |
| Northwest Arctic | F | 25 Mbps | 0% | 11 |
| Southeast Fairbanks | F | 100 Mbps | 100% | 7 |
| Denali | F | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 4 |
| Prince of Wales-Hyder | F | 25 Mbps | 100% | 10 |
| Copper River | D | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 4 |
All 30 Counties in Alaska
Internet Providers in Alaska
| Provider | ZIP Codes | Max Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Gci Communication Corp. | 245 | 1,000 Mbps |
| Alaska Communications | 245 | 1,000 Mbps |
| Borealis Broadband INC. | 245 | 50 Mbps |
| AlasConnect, LLC | 245 | 4 Mbps |
| Matanuska Telecom Association INC. | 245 | 40 Mbps |
| SPITwSPOTS INC | 245 | 150 Mbps |
Cities in Alaska
Neighboring States
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average internet speed in Alaska?
Alaska has an average maximum download speed of 204 Mbps across 245 ZIP codes. 33% of areas have fiber internet access, and the state averages 10 providers per ZIP code.
Which counties in Alaska have the best internet?
The counties with the best broadband in Alaska include Ketchikan Gateway (Grade A), Matanuska-Susitna (Grade A), Chugach (Grade B). These areas have the fastest average speeds and most provider competition.
How does Alaska compare to the national average?
The national average download speed is 876 Mbps, while Alaska averages 204 Mbps, below the national average. Nationally, 96% of areas have fiber, compared to 33% in Alaska.
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.
The methodology behind every numeric value on this page is publicly documented on the the FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC) portal and described in detail on this site’s methodology page. Refresh cadence varies by underlying series; the page surfaces the as-of date for each number so readers can trace any figure back to the source release.
For readers using this page as a decision input, the related-entity pages elsewhere on the site provide the comparison set. The most useful comparison for this entity is typically a peer within U.S. ZIPs, counties, and states with similar size, similar exposure, or similar geography — not the national-level summary alone.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 2026.