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 6,008 recent tests, on average, we have been seeing 187 Mbps for download speeds and 19 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 May 29, 2023
ProviderDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
GCI Communication
Cable
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187 Mbps19 Mbps47 ms
Alaska Communications
DSL
Fixed Wireless
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10 Mbps1 Mbps62 ms
* Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months

Internet Providers in Fairbanks, AK

GCI Communication

Cable

Download Speed

187Mbps

Upload Speed

19Mbps

Latency

47ms

Overview

GCI Communication is the most popular provider in Fairbanks offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 187 Mbps for download speeds and 19 Mbps for upload speeds over 6,008 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. 34% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 32% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.

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Recent GCI Communication Speed Tests in Fairbanks

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
May 28, 202311 Mbps11 Mbps176 ms
May 28, 2023101 Mbps7 Mbps112 ms
May 28, 202374 Mbps4 Mbps68 ms
May 28, 2023429 Mbps16 Mbps55 ms
May 28, 202327 Mbps31 Mbps46 ms
May 28, 202342 Mbps5 Mbps60 ms
May 28, 20235 Mbps14 Mbps43 ms
May 28, 2023384 Mbps19 Mbps82 ms
May 28, 20231 Mbps1 Mbps125 ms
May 28, 2023193 Mbps8 Mbps94 ms

Alaska Communications

DSL
Fixed Wireless

Download Speed

10Mbps

Upload Speed

1Mbps

Latency

62ms

Overview

Alaska Communications is the 2nd most popular provider in Fairbanks offering DSL and fixed wireless internet service. Users have been getting 10 Mbps for download speeds and 1 Mbps for upload speeds over 2,106 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. 51% 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
May 28, 202324 Mbps2 Mbps65 ms
May 28, 20239 Mbps1 Mbps59 ms
May 28, 202314 Mbps2 Mbps195 ms
May 28, 20239 Mbps1 Mbps77 ms
May 28, 20239 Mbps1 Mbps87 ms
May 27, 202324 Mbps2 Mbps65 ms
May 27, 202360 Mbps28 Mbps67 ms
May 27, 202330 Mbps5 Mbps74 ms
May 27, 202329 Mbps5 Mbps70 ms
May 27, 202315 Mbps1 Mbps59 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.