Who is our top ranked provider in Haines AK? [Updated]

Haines, AK High Speed Internet Service

There are a total of 3 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Haines, 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 Haines:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Alaska Power & Telephone	DSL, Fiber	100 Mbps	10 Mbps	100.0%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Haines AK Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Haines have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

Broadband Internet Speeds

For most users, the average download speed of their internet service is more important than their upload speed. However, upload speed plays at least some role for all users.
Average upload speeds in Haines of 1.43 Mbps are slower than the Haines Borough upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Alaska.

Haines Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Haines is 1.43 Mbps. This is 54.5% slower than the average in Alaska and 87.7% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Haines is 67.3% slower than the Haines Borough average and 72.2% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Haines is 1.43 Mbps. This is 76.7% slower than the Haines Borough average and 87.7% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 0.0% of Haines Borough residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 65.0% of Haines Borough residents
The average internet download speed in Haines Borough is 27.61 Mbps based upon 71947 samples taken in the past year

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 Haines 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 Alaska Power & Telephone as the top provider for Haines, Alaska.

Who has the fastest internet service in Haines?

Alaska Power & Telephone and ViaSat with a download speed of 100 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Haines.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Haines, Alaska?

The following zip codes were used: 99827

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Haines internet service.

Speed	Devices	Typical Usage
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 Haines compare to other cities in Alaska?

Click through to see how the Haines broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Badger, Juneau, Kenai, Ketchikan, Sitka, Valdez, Wasilla

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Haines - Alaska Power & Telephone.

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 Haines, Alaska?

Alaska Power & Telephone provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Haines.

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.

Haines 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.