We’re Investigating Alaska Internet Companies. We Need Your Help.
An investigation into internet companies in Alaska is underway, focusing on high costs and slow service. Residents are encouraged to participate in a survey to share their experiences and costs related to internet access. The initiative aims to gather insights on the effectiveness of government spending aimed at improving internet services in the state.
- ▪Alaskans pay the highest prices for phone and internet services in the U.S.
- ▪The investigation seeks to understand the quality of internet service in local communities.
- ▪A survey is being conducted to gather information on residents' internet costs and experiences.
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| Original publisher | ProPublica |
| Canonical URL | https://www.propublica.org/getinvolved/alaska-internet-service-survey |
| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 09:55:00 +0000 |
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Illustration by Shoshana Gordon/ProPublica We’re Investigating Alaska Internet Companies. We Need Your Help. Alaskans pay the most for phone and internet but get the slowest service. Please fill out our quick survey to share how much it costs you to get online and what you think of the service. by Kyle Hopkins, Anchorage Daily News Co-published with Anchorage Daily News May 19, 2026, 5:55 am {"componentName":"ShareToolsRebrand","props":{"pageTitle":"","pageUrl":"https://www.propublica.org/getinvolved/alaska-internet-service-survey"},"contextArray":[]} {"componentName":"DarkModeToggleRebrand","props":{},"contextArray":[]} Contrast Change Appearance AutoLightDark We’re investigating Alaska internet companies this year, and we need your help.
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