Internet providers in Nome, Alaska 99762
ZIP code 99762 is in Nome, Nome County, Alaska. Compare the major providers below, then check availability for your address.
Internet in Nome 99762: local snapshot
About 90% of the 1,336 households in 99762 have a broadband subscription, in line with the Alaska average of 91%. That ranks 99762#34 of 173 ZIP codes in Alaska for broadband adoption. A notable share of households rely on satellite internet, a common sign that wired service is patchy in parts of this ZIP.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023). These figures describe the area, not the providers available at your address.
Compare internet providers in Nome, Alaska
Share of residential locations in Nome where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GCI Holdings | Cable, Fixed wireless | 96% | |
| 2 | American Broadband Holding | Fiber, Cable, DSL | 82% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What technologies are available in Nome?
Fiber is limited in Nome, reaching about 0% of locations. Plans of 100 Mbps or faster are reported for about 99%+ of locations, while gigabit-class service reaches about 0%. DSL is still reported for about 82% of locations, which can be a fallback where fiber and cable do not reach.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Nome that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
What to know about internet in Nome 99762
GCI Holdings reports service to the most residential locations in Nome, about 96%. 2 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (GCI Holdings and American Broadband Holding), so the market looks moderately competitive.
The median age of residents is 31, a young area where streaming and gaming often drive demand for faster plans.
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Nome?
Yes, in part. About 0% of residential locations in Nome can get fiber, 96% can get cable, and about 0% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Nome?
GCI Holdings reports service to about 96% of residential locations in Nome, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Nome?
2 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Nome, and 2 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Nome 99762?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.