Internet Speeds in Fairbanks, AK

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.

Last updated on December 1, 2023
ProviderDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
GCI Communication
Cable
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114 Mbps16 Mbps48 ms
Alaska Communications
DSL
Fixed Wireless
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13 Mbps2 Mbps62 ms
* Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months

Internet Providers in Fairbanks, AK

GCI Communication

Cable

Download Speed

114Mbps

Upload Speed

16Mbps

Latency

48ms

Overview

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.

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 Fairbanks. 28% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 29% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.

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Recent GCI Communication Speed Tests in Fairbanks

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
November 30, 2023109 Mbps40 Mbps52 ms
November 30, 202342 Mbps21 Mbps42 ms
November 30, 202342 Mbps42 Mbps74 ms
November 30, 202383 Mbps4 Mbps38 ms
November 30, 2023348 Mbps19 Mbps46 ms
November 30, 202342 Mbps1 Mbps49 ms
November 30, 2023195 Mbps8 Mbps55 ms
November 30, 2023235 Mbps19 Mbps45 ms
November 30, 202327 Mbps16 Mbps43 ms
November 30, 2023237 Mbps44 Mbps41 ms

Alaska Communications

DSL
Fixed Wireless

Download Speed

13Mbps

Upload Speed

2Mbps

Latency

62ms

Overview

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.

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 Fairbanks. 44% of users saw download speeds slower than 10 Mbps, and 74% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.

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Recent Alaska Communications Speed Tests in Fairbanks

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
November 30, 202310 Mbps1 Mbps66 ms
November 30, 20236 Mbps1 Mbps72 ms
November 30, 202319 Mbps2 Mbps70 ms
November 29, 202347 Mbps9 Mbps39 ms
November 29, 202312 Mbps2 Mbps69 ms
November 29, 202310 Mbps1 Mbps66 ms
November 29, 20237 Mbps1 Mbps79 ms
November 29, 20237 Mbps1 Mbps101 ms
November 28, 20233 Mbps1 Mbps103 ms
November 28, 20236 Mbps1 Mbps78 ms

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Frequently Asked Questions

What internet providers are available in Fairbanks, AK?

GCI Communication and Alaska Communications currently operate in Fairbanks.

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

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

What is the fastest internet provider in Fairbanks, 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 Fairbanks are getting, GCI Communication provides the fastest download speeds and GCI Communication provides the fastest upload speeds.

Is there fiber internet in Fairbanks, AK?

There are no providers currently offering fiber internet in Fairbanks.