Internet in Anchorage: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources

307 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Anchorage?

Median fixed broadband in United States is 307 Mbps and mobile is 187 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Good free wifi in cafés and the library; mobile coverage drops quickly outside the city.

Getting online in Anchorage

	Details
Home fibre	GCI cable and fibre, Alaska Communications; 200 Mbps–1 Gbps for about $60–100 a month.
Cafés and coworking	Good free wifi in cafés and the library; mobile coverage drops quickly outside the city.
Tourist SIM	Prepaid SIMs at carrier stores, Walmart and Target, roughly US$25–50 for 30 days; no ID usually needed. A travel eSIM is easiest.
eSIM	Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
Carriers	T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T
Monthly data plan	$30–70 ($30–70)

Coworking in Anchorage

There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.

Internet speeds in North America

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

Country	Fixed	Mobile
United States	307 Mbps	187 Mbps
Canada	258 Mbps	86 Mbps

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Anchorage?

Which SIM card should I get in Anchorage?

Prepaid SIMs at carrier stores, Walmart and Target, roughly US$25–50 for 30 days; no ID usually needed. A travel eSIM is easiest.

Can I use an eSIM in United States?

Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.

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Sources

Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.