There are 2 internet providers operating in Fairbanks, the most popular being GCI Communication. GCI Communication offers cable internet service. In 6,034 recent tests, on average, we have been seeing 195 Mbps for download speeds and 17 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 | 195 Mbps | 17 Mbps | 45 ms |
| Alaska Communications DSL Fixed Wireless | 17 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 60 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 195 Mbps for download speeds and 17 Mbps for upload speeds over 6,034 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. 38% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 30% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2024 | 238 Mbps | 8 Mbps | 44 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 194 Mbps | 8 Mbps | 45 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 113 Mbps | 22 Mbps | 41 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 116 Mbps | 39 Mbps | 41 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 19 Mbps | 26 Mbps | 51 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 90 Mbps | 40 Mbps | 45 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 367 Mbps | 39 Mbps | 43 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 92 Mbps | 16 Mbps | 51 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 350 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 49 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 469 Mbps | 23 Mbps | 211 ms |
Alaska Communications is the 2nd most popular provider in Fairbanks offering DSL and fixed wireless internet service. Users have been getting 17 Mbps for download speeds and 2 Mbps for upload speeds over 984 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. 41% of users saw download speeds between 10-25 Mbps, and 75% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2024 | 10 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 89 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 8 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 61 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 10 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 58 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 6 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 56 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 25 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 42 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 49 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 47 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 24 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 51 ms |
| March 14, 2024 | 25 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 44 ms |
| March 14, 2024 | 17 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 60 ms |
| March 14, 2024 | 19 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 49 ms |
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