There are 2 internet providers operating in Anchorage, the most popular being GCI Communication. GCI Communication offers cable internet service. In 35,038 recent tests, on average, we have been seeing 122 Mbps for download speeds and 18 Mbps for upload speeds for GCI Communication customers. In addition to GCI Communication, DSL, fiber and fixed wireless internet service is also available from Alaska Communications.
While these are the real speeds we have been seeing in our research, there are many factors that go into the actual download and upload speeds you will encounter.
| Provider | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| GCI Communication Cable | 122 Mbps | 18 Mbps | 45 ms |
| Alaska Communications DSL Fiber Fixed Wireless | 13 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 60 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
GCI Communication is the most popular provider in Anchorage offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 122 Mbps for download speeds and 18 Mbps for upload speeds over 35,038 recent tests.
GCI Communication has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Anchorage. 29% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 28% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2023 | 6 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 96 ms |
| June 3, 2023 | 3 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 59 ms |
| June 3, 2023 | 56 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 68 ms |
| June 3, 2023 | 218 Mbps | 14 Mbps | 48 ms |
| June 3, 2023 | 92 Mbps | 56 Mbps | 38 ms |
| June 3, 2023 | 366 Mbps | 37 Mbps | 51 ms |
| June 3, 2023 | 412 Mbps | 51 Mbps | 68 ms |
| June 3, 2023 | 3 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 34 ms |
| June 3, 2023 | 186 Mbps | 15 Mbps | 52 ms |
| June 3, 2023 | 11 Mbps | 4 Mbps | 47 ms |
Alaska Communications is the 2nd most popular provider in Anchorage offering DSL, fiber and fixed wireless internet service. Users have been getting 13 Mbps for download speeds and 2 Mbps for upload speeds over 7,180 recent tests.
Alaska Communications has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Anchorage. 45% of users saw download speeds slower than 10 Mbps, and 57% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2023 | 2 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 78 ms |
| June 3, 2023 | 45 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 50 ms |
| June 3, 2023 | 171 Mbps | 98 Mbps | 52 ms |
| June 3, 2023 | 21 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 35 ms |
| June 3, 2023 | 17 Mbps | 7 Mbps | 51 ms |
| June 3, 2023 | 12 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 80 ms |
| June 3, 2023 | 38 Mbps | 8 Mbps | 57 ms |
| June 3, 2023 | 192 Mbps | 34 Mbps | 44 ms |
| June 3, 2023 | 18 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 65 ms |
| June 3, 2023 | 24 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 58 ms |
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