Delta Junction, Alaska Broadband Internet Service
There are a total of 4 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Delta Junction, Alaska and meet the minimum accepted broadband definition of 25 Mbps download speed. Our proprietary ranking calculation takes into account different aspects of useable download speed, upload speed and coverage area. For example, an increase of 100 Mbps download speed from 200 Mbps to 300 Mbps is much more significant for users than an increase from 1000 Mbps to 1100Mpbs. Also, for nearly all users download speed is much more important than upload speed. Our ranked ordering of internet service providers in Delta Junction:
Rank | Provider | Tech | Max Download Speed | Max Upload Speed | Availability |
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1 | Vertical Broadband | wireless | 50 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 46.3% |
2 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
3 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
4 | Alaska Communications Systems Holdings | DSL | 50 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 27.3% |
Delta Junction AK Internet Access Options
Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.
Broadband Internet Speeds
Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Delta Junction are compared to Southeast Fairbanks Census Area? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Alaska overall?
Average download speeds in Delta Junction of 4.19 Mbps are slower than the Southeast Fairbanks Census Area average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for Alaska.
Delta Junction Internet Access Facts
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.7% of Southeast Fairbanks Census Area residents
The average internet download speed in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area is 27.61 Mbps based upon 71947 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Delta Junction is 65% slower than the average in Alaska and 87.1% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Delta Junction is 0.87 Mbps. This is 85.8% slower than the Southeast Fairbanks Census Area average and 92.5% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 0.0% of the Delta Junction population
There are 4 residential internet providers in Delta Junction, AK providing service to at least 15% of the city
Internet Access Technologies
DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Delta Junction residents who have access to each of these technology types.
Internet Service FAQs
Who has the best internet service near me?
Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Vertical Broadband as the top provider for Delta Junction, Alaska.
Who has the fastest internet service in Delta Junction?
ViaSat with a download speed of 100 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Delta Junction.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Delta Junction, Alaska?
The following zip codes were used: 99731 and 99737
What internet download speed do I need?
Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Delta Junction internet service.
Speed | Devices | Typical Usage |
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25+ Mbps | 1-2 devices | Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming |
100+ Mbps | 3-5 devices | Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming |
1000+ Mbps | 6+ devices | Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming |
How do the internet speeds in Delta Junction compare to other cities in Alaska?
Click through to see how the Delta Junction broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Ester, Farmers Loop, Homer, Houston, North Pole, Valdez, Wrangell
Is there fiber internet service near me?
Most likely there is not. Our latest information shows there are no fiber internet providers offering coverage to more than 15% of the Delta Junction, Alaska population.
What is DSL internet service?
DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.
Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Delta Junction, Alaska?
Vertical Broadband provides broadband internet service to 46.3% of Delta Junction.
What is cable internet service?
Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.
Delta Junction Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services
Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.

DISH
- 290+ channels
- Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
- 4 video package tiers
- Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR

Hulu Live TV
- 75+ channels
- Access to premium Hulu originals
- Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
- 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices

YouTube TV
- 85+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons

DIRECTV stream
- 140+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network and sports coverage
- Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app

fuboTV
- 180+ channels
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages

Sling
- 50+ channels
- 50 hours of DVR storage
- No annual contracts
- Up to 4 simultaneous streams across a wide variety of devices