There are 2 internet providers operating in Fairbanks, the most popular being GCI Communication. GCI Communication offers cable internet service. In 4,982 recent tests, on average, we have been seeing 190 Mbps for download speeds and 15 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 | 190 Mbps | 15 Mbps | 65 ms |
| Alaska Communications DSL Fixed Wireless | 12 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 59 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 190 Mbps for download speeds and 15 Mbps for upload speeds over 4,982 recent tests.
GCI Communication has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Fairbanks. 34% 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 17, 2024 | 324 Mbps | 17 Mbps | 70 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 275 Mbps | 73 Mbps | 65 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 288 Mbps | 17 Mbps | 52 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 47 Mbps | 7 Mbps | 61 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 191 Mbps | 8 Mbps | 64 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 296 Mbps | 16 Mbps | 69 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 315 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 69 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 28 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 64 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 103 Mbps | 19 Mbps | 75 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 43 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 61 ms |
Alaska Communications is the 2nd most popular provider in Fairbanks offering DSL and fixed wireless internet service. Users have been getting 12 Mbps for download speeds and 2 Mbps for upload speeds over 1,106 recent tests.
Alaska Communications has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Fairbanks. 47% of users saw download speeds slower than 10 Mbps, and 66% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 37 Mbps | 9 Mbps | 58 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 49 Mbps | 40 Mbps | 40 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 49 Mbps | 41 Mbps | 40 ms |
| June 15, 2024 | 48 Mbps | 41 Mbps | 40 ms |
| June 15, 2024 | 13 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 47 ms |
| June 14, 2024 | 10 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 67 ms |
| June 14, 2024 | 46 Mbps | 37 Mbps | 41 ms |
| June 14, 2024 | 37 Mbps | 8 Mbps | 50 ms |
| June 13, 2024 | 47 Mbps | 33 Mbps | 41 ms |
| June 13, 2024 | 38 Mbps | 8 Mbps | 50 ms |
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