FCC Data · Updated April 2026
Alaska Internet Overview
204 Mbps avg · 245 ZIP codes · 33% fiber · 30 counties
204
Avg Mbps
33%
Fiber Access
10
Avg Providers
245
ZIP Codes
County Grade Distribution
A
2
B
6
C
2
D
6
F
14
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
AKetchikan Gateway
AMatanuska-Susitna
BChugach
BHaines
BAnchorage
BSkagway
BJuneau
BPetersburg
CKenai Peninsula
CWrangell
DSitka
DHoonah-Angoon
DFairbanks North Star
DKodiak Island
DNorth Slope
DCopper River
FPrince of Wales-Hyder
FDenali
FSoutheast Fairbanks
FBethel
FAleutians West
FLake and Peninsula
FAleutians East
FKusilvak
FDillingham
FYukon-Koyukuk
FBristol Bay
FNome
FYakutat
FNorthwest Arctic
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
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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.
Sources: FCC Broadband Data Collection