Internet providers in Fairbanks, AK

Internet in Fairbanks

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Fairbanks area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Fairbanks Residential Internet Coverage

Fairbanks is the second largest city in Alaska. Nearly 12% of the population are members of the armed forces. Among civilians, 16% work in retail. Fairbanks residents tend be well-educated and upper-middle class. Residents rely on their internet connection to connect with loved ones deployed overseas, connect with their community and follow what's happening in the lower 48 states. Compared with just 63% of Alaska, 100% of Fairbanks residents can access high speed internet.

Connection options in Fairbanks are severely limited. DSL and fiber optics are not available in Fairbanks. GCI Communications Corp. provides cable internet to 100% of area homes. For users who prefer not to use cable internet, satellite internet from HughesNet is also available.

Commercial users in Fairbanks have the same options as residents.

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Average download speed
130.11 Mbps

Average upload speed
23.1 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
53.87 ms

Average jitter
7.3 ms

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Summary of Fairbanks internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Verizon Home Internet	5G Home	300 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Starlink	Satellite	220 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for Starlink
Alaska Communications	DSL & Fixed Wireless	250 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Alaska Communications
Unlimitedville	LTE Home	150 Mbps	5.0/5
GCI Communications	Cable	2500 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for GCI Communications CTAM Plans