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Internet and Broadband in Alaska
Households with a broadband subscription, by type. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households with broadband
- 91.9%
- U.S. 91.0%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 69.0%
- U.S. 75.6%
- Cellular data plan only
- 16.6%
- U.S. 11.5%
- No internet access
- 5.8%
- U.S. 6.5%
Internet access by county
30 counties in Alaska
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Internet access in the largest cities
Cities and towns with 5,000 or more people
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| City | Households with broadband | Cable, fiber or DSL | Cell data only | No internet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 94.5% | 78.3% | 13.7% | 3.5% |
| Fairbanks | 88.3% | 68.9% | 15.8% | 8.1% |
| Juneau | 94.3% | 78.7% | 12.5% | 4.2% |
| Knik-Fairview | 94.3% | 79.4% | 10.1% | 4.9% |
| Badger | 93.3% | 72.3% | 16.0% | 3.6% |
| College | 93.5% | 72.0% | 19.3% | 3.3% |
| North Lakes | 92.7% | 75.7% | 13.7% | 3.6% |
| Wasilla | 91.4% | 63.6% | 25.1% | 6.5% |
| Tanaina | 95.6% | 78.0% | 17.4% | 3.0% |
| Meadow Lakes | 91.7% | 72.9% | 15.5% | 6.6% |
| Kalifornsky | 85.3% | 56.3% | 17.0% | 6.9% |
| Sitka | 90.8% | 77.6% | 8.8% | 7.7% |
| Ketchikan | 91.1% | 73.5% | 15.5% | 5.7% |
| Kenai | 94.8% | 67.6% | 15.6% | 3.7% |
| Gateway | 96.3% | 82.3% | 12.1% | 2.6% |
| Sterling | 91.8% | 46.7% | 24.0% | 4.8% |
| Bethel | 95.0% | 50.6% | 29.2% | 5.0% |
| Palmer | 91.6% | 64.4% | 25.3% | 4.2% |
| South Lakes | 96.3% | 71.3% | 20.5% | 3.4% |
| Steele Creek | 98.1% | 61.1% | 33.2% | 1.9% |
| Chena Ridge | 94.6% | 63.4% | 18.3% | 4.4% |
| Homer | 92.6% | 64.4% | 13.2% | 4.7% |
| Fishhook | 95.2% | 77.9% | 15.1% | 3.3% |
| Kodiak | 88.3% | 59.7% | 25.1% | 7.2% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the broadband subscription rate in Alaska?
- 91.9% of households in Alaska have a broadband internet subscription, and 5.8% have no internet access.
- Which Alaska counties have the highest broadband subscription rate?
- Among counties with 10,000 or more people, the highest are Anchorage Municipality (94.5%), Juneau City and Borough (94.3%), Matanuska-Susitna Borough (93.2%).
- Which Alaska counties have the lowest broadband subscription rate?
- The lowest are North Slope Borough (75.1%), Bethel Census Area (84.9%), Kenai Peninsula Borough (89.3%).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates