Internet Speeds in Anchorage, AK

There are 2 internet providers operating in Anchorage, the most popular being GCI Communication. GCI Communication offers cable internet service. In 46,358 recent tests, on average, we have been seeing 146 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.

Last updated on March 18, 2024
ProviderDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
GCI Communication
Cable
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146 Mbps18 Mbps44 ms
Alaska Communications
DSL
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
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13 Mbps2 Mbps57 ms
* Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months

Internet Providers in Anchorage, AK

GCI Communication

Cable

Download Speed

146Mbps

Upload Speed

18Mbps

Latency

44ms

Overview

GCI Communication is the most popular provider in Anchorage offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 146 Mbps for download speeds and 18 Mbps for upload speeds over 46,358 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

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. 32% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 29% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.

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Recent GCI Communication Speed Tests in Anchorage

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
March 16, 20247 Mbps3 Mbps49 ms
March 16, 2024466 Mbps20 Mbps34 ms
March 16, 2024443 Mbps52 Mbps42 ms
March 16, 202422 Mbps20 Mbps41 ms
March 16, 2024359 Mbps13 Mbps49 ms
March 16, 202494 Mbps90 Mbps72 ms
March 16, 202442 Mbps1 Mbps51 ms
March 16, 2024236 Mbps13 Mbps48 ms
March 16, 2024266 Mbps13 Mbps46 ms
March 16, 20249 Mbps9 Mbps67 ms

Alaska Communications

DSL
Fiber
Fixed Wireless

Download Speed

13Mbps

Upload Speed

2Mbps

Latency

57ms

Overview

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 6,234 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

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. 43% of users saw download speeds slower than 10 Mbps, and 60% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.

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Recent Alaska Communications Speed Tests in Anchorage

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
March 16, 202437 Mbps37 Mbps622 ms
March 16, 20241 Mbps1 Mbps483 ms
March 16, 20242 Mbps1 Mbps58 ms
March 16, 20246 Mbps1 Mbps53 ms
March 16, 20247 Mbps1 Mbps68 ms
March 16, 202439 Mbps8 Mbps50 ms
March 16, 202424 Mbps14 Mbps41 ms
March 16, 202410 Mbps4 Mbps51 ms
March 16, 202411 Mbps1 Mbps82 ms
March 16, 202415 Mbps1 Mbps69 ms

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Frequently Asked Questions

What internet providers are available in Anchorage, AK?

GCI Communication and Alaska Communications currently operate in Anchorage.

What is the most popular internet provider in Anchorage, AK?

GCI Communication is currently the most popular internet provider in Anchorage based on the number of speed tests in the last 3 months.

What is the fastest internet provider in Anchorage, AK?

The fastest internet provider for you is going to differ based on your needs, and which providers actually serve your home. However, when it comes to the real speeds users in Anchorage are getting, GCI Communication provides the fastest download speeds and GCI Communication provides the fastest upload speeds.

Is there fiber internet in Anchorage, AK?

Alaska Communications provides fiber internet in Anchorage.