There are 2 internet providers operating in Fairbanks, the most popular being GCI Communication. GCI Communication offers cable internet service. In 6,138 recent tests, on average, we have been seeing 114 Mbps for download speeds and 16 Mbps for upload speeds for GCI Communication customers. In addition to GCI Communication, DSL 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 | 114 Mbps | 16 Mbps | 48 ms |
| Alaska Communications DSL Fixed Wireless | 13 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 62 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
GCI Communication is the most popular provider in Fairbanks offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 114 Mbps for download speeds and 16 Mbps for upload speeds over 6,138 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 Fairbanks. 28% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 29% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 30, 2023 | 109 Mbps | 40 Mbps | 52 ms |
| November 30, 2023 | 42 Mbps | 21 Mbps | 42 ms |
| November 30, 2023 | 42 Mbps | 42 Mbps | 74 ms |
| November 30, 2023 | 83 Mbps | 4 Mbps | 38 ms |
| November 30, 2023 | 348 Mbps | 19 Mbps | 46 ms |
| November 30, 2023 | 42 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 49 ms |
| November 30, 2023 | 195 Mbps | 8 Mbps | 55 ms |
| November 30, 2023 | 235 Mbps | 19 Mbps | 45 ms |
| November 30, 2023 | 27 Mbps | 16 Mbps | 43 ms |
| November 30, 2023 | 237 Mbps | 44 Mbps | 41 ms |
Alaska Communications is the 2nd most popular provider in Fairbanks offering DSL and fixed wireless internet service. Users have been getting 13 Mbps for download speeds and 2 Mbps for upload speeds over 1,234 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 Fairbanks. 44% of users saw download speeds slower than 10 Mbps, and 74% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 30, 2023 | 10 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 66 ms |
| November 30, 2023 | 6 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 72 ms |
| November 30, 2023 | 19 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 70 ms |
| November 29, 2023 | 47 Mbps | 9 Mbps | 39 ms |
| November 29, 2023 | 12 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 69 ms |
| November 29, 2023 | 10 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 66 ms |
| November 29, 2023 | 7 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 79 ms |
| November 29, 2023 | 7 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 101 ms |
| November 28, 2023 | 3 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 103 ms |
| November 28, 2023 | 6 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 78 ms |
We’ll run a download test and an upload test to give you the full picture of your internet connection.