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

Juneau, AK High Speed Internet Service

There are a total of 5 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Juneau, 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 Juneau:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	GCI Holdings	Cable	1000 Mbps	50 Mbps	99.4%
2	Alaska Communications Systems Holdings	DSL	50 Mbps	20 Mbps	72.0%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	Snowcloud Services	wireless	40 Mbps	10 Mbps	32.0%

Juneau 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 Juneau 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 Juneau of 4.37 Mbps are slower than the Juneau City and Borough upload speeds and faster than the statewide average for Alaska.

Juneau Internet Access Facts

DSL internet is available to 80.2% of Juneau residents
The average upload speed in Juneau is 4.37 Mbps. This is 39.2% faster than the average in Alaska and 62.3% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 71.8% of the Juneau City and Borough population
Cable internet is available to 99.2% of Juneau City and Borough residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.3% of Juneau residents
The average download speed in Juneau is 33.3% slower than the Juneau City and Borough average and 43.2% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

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 Juneau 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 GCI Holdings as the top provider for Juneau, Alaska.

Who has the fastest internet service in Juneau?

GCI Holdings with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Juneau.

How do the internet speeds in Juneau compare to other cities in Alaska?

Click through to see how the Juneau broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Anchorage, Chena Ridge, Kenai, Seward, Sitka, Skagway, Wrangell

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Juneau, Alaska?

GCI Holdings provides broadband internet service to 99.4% of Juneau.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 5 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Juneau, AK residents.

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.

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

What download speed do I need to stream movies?

For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.

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

The following zip codes were used: 99801, 99802, 99803, 99811, 99812, 99820, 99821 and 99824

Juneau 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.