Kodiak, AK High Speed Internet Service

There are a total of 4 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Kodiak, 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 Kodiak:

Rank Provider Tech Max Download Speed Max Upload Speed Availability
1GCI HoldingsCable1000 Mbps50 Mbps100.0%
2Alaska Communications Systems HoldingsDSL50 Mbps10 Mbps82.4%
3ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
4HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
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Kodiak AK Internet Access Options

More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Kodiak which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

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Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Kodiak are compared to Kodiak Island Borough? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Alaska overall?
Average download speeds in Kodiak of 32.3 Mbps are faster than the Kodiak Island Borough average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for Alaska.

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Kodiak Internet Access Facts

  • Cable internet is available to 84.5% of Kodiak Island Borough residents

  • Fiber optic internet is available to 0.0% of Kodiak Island Borough residents

  • The average internet download speed in Kodiak Island Borough is 27.61 Mbps based upon 71947 samples taken in the past year

  • The average download speed in Kodiak is 169.6% faster than the average in Alaska and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

  • The average upload speed in Kodiak is 7.19 Mbps. This is 17.1% faster than the Kodiak Island Borough average and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps

  • Fiber optic internet is available to 0.0% of Kodiak residents

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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 Kodiak 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 Kodiak, Alaska.

Who has the fastest internet service in Kodiak?

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

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

The following zip codes were used: 99615 and 99619

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

Click through to see how the Kodiak broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Fairbanks, Healy, Homer, Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway, Steele Creek

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.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

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

GCI Holdings provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Kodiak.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 4 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Kodiak, 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.




Kodiak 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
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Hulu Live TV

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

  • 85+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
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DIRECTV stream

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

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

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