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Internet Speed Test Tool

Get the most accurate internet speed test results

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You can run an internet speed test on your download and upload speeds by following these steps:
  1. Run this internet speed test from a computer with an Ethernet port capable of supporting your plan’s included speed.
  2. Directly connect that computer via a CAT 6 or better Ethernet cable to the highest-rated port on the GCI-provided modem.
  3. Click "Go" to check your internet speed.
Please note: Speed tests performed on older computers, smartphones, tablets, etc. and/or using different websites at different times will likely produce lower results due to outlying factors beyond GCI’s control.
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What this internet speed test measures

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This test measures speed to your current device and is unlikely to return top speeds. To measure speed to your modem, use the AK-Fi Home App.
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Tips for getting maximum broadband speed

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Device type, WiFi vs. direct connection, the number of connected devices, and signal interference all affect your current speed.

Click for tips on how to get the most out of your internet connection. →

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The device you're using in your test matters

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The age of your device (computer, phone, etc.) has a big impact on the speed test results. Newer devices are capable of higher speeds than older devices.

Check if your GCI-approved modem has the capacity to support your plan's speed. →

Explore speed test FAQs

Already a GCI Internet Customer?

Measure your broadband performance by using GCI's AK-Fi Home App for iOS or Android, where available. Our AK-Fi app measures the speed at your AK-Fi equipment rather than at an individual device connected to your network.

2 Gig and 2.5 Gig plans may show a lower speed test result in the AK-Fi app due to the limitation of the speed test applet. This is purely a limitation of the speed test applet and not a true indication of the speed experience.

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Broadband Labels

Broadband Facts

GCI
Fast

Fixed Broadband Consumer Disclosure

Monthly Price $89.99

  • This monthly price is an introductory rate No
  • This monthly price requires a contract No

Additional Charges & Terms

  • Provider Monthly Fees
    • Paper Bill Fee (Not Applicable to Business)$2.99
  • One-time Purchase Fees
    • None
  • Early Termination Fee None
  • Government Taxes Varies by Location

Discounts & Bundles

Visit the link below for available billing discounts and pricing options for broadband service bundled with other services like video, phone, and wireless service, and use of your own equipment like modems and routers.

http://www.gci.com/offers

Speeds Provided with Plan

  • Typical Download Speed 251.9 Mbps
  • Typical Upload Speed 10.1 Mbps
  • Typical Latency 8 ms

Data Included with Monthly Price250 GB

  • Charges for Additional Data Usage $10.00 / 10 GB

Network Management Policy

https://www.gci.com/about/terms-conditions/internet/internet-service

Privacy Policy

https://www.gci.com/privacy-policy

Customer Support

Learn more about the terms used on this label by visiting the Federal Communications Commission's Consumer Resource Center.

https://fcc.gov/consumer

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Broadband Facts

GCI
Faster

Fixed Broadband Consumer Disclosure

Monthly Price $114.99

  • This monthly price is an introductory rate No
  • This monthly price requires a contract No

Additional Charges & Terms

  • Provider Monthly Fees
    • Paper Bill Fee (Not Applicable to Business)$2.99
  • One-time Purchase Fees
    • None
  • Early Termination Fee None
  • Government Taxes Varies by Location

Discounts & Bundles

Visit the link below for available billing discounts and pricing options for broadband service bundled with other services like video, phone, and wireless service, and use of your own equipment like modems and routers.

http://www.gci.com/offers

Speeds Provided with Plan

  • Typical Download Speed 501.8 Mbps
  • Typical Upload Speed 20.0 Mbps
  • Typical Latency 8 ms

Data Included with Monthly Price600 GB

  • Charges for Additional Data Usage $10.00 / 40 GB

Network Management Policy

https://www.gci.com/about/terms-conditions/internet/internet-service

Privacy Policy

https://www.gci.com/privacy-policy

Customer Support

Learn more about the terms used on this label by visiting the Federal Communications Commission's Consumer Resource Center.

https://fcc.gov/consumer

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Broadband Facts

GCI
Fastest

Fixed Broadband Consumer Disclosure

Monthly Price $164.99

  • This monthly price is an introductory rate No
  • This monthly price requires a contract No

Additional Charges & Terms

  • Provider Monthly Fees
    • Paper Bill Fee (Not Applicable to Business)$2.99
  • One-time Purchase Fees
    • None
  • Early Termination Fee None
  • Government Taxes Varies by Location

Discounts & Bundles

Visit the link below for available billing discounts and pricing options for broadband service bundled with other services like video, phone, and wireless service, and use of your own equipment like modems and routers.

http://www.gci.com/offers

Speeds Provided with Plan

  • Typical Download Speed 1.0 Gbps
  • Typical Upload Speed 40.0 Mbps
  • Typical Latency 8 ms

Data Included with Monthly Price1 TB

  • Charges for Additional Data Usage $10.00 / 75 GB

Network Management Policy

https://www.gci.com/about/terms-conditions/internet/internet-service

Privacy Policy

https://www.gci.com/privacy-policy

Customer Support

Learn more about the terms used on this label by visiting the Federal Communications Commission's Consumer Resource Center.

https://fcc.gov/consumer

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Broadband Facts

GCI
red Unlimited

Fixed Broadband Consumer Disclosure

Monthly Price $189.99

  • This monthly price is an introductory rate No
  • This monthly price requires a contract No

Additional Charges & Terms

  • Provider Monthly Fees
    • Paper Bill Fee (Not Applicable to Business)$2.99
  • One-time Purchase Fees
    • None
  • Early Termination Fee None
  • Government Taxes Varies by Location

Discounts & Bundles

Visit the link below for available billing discounts and pricing options for broadband service bundled with other services like video, phone, and wireless service, and use of your own equipment like modems and routers.

http://www.gci.com/offers

Speeds Provided with Plan

  • Typical Download Speed 2.0 Gbps
  • Typical Upload Speed 73.5 Mbps
  • Typical Latency 8 ms

Data Included with Monthly PriceUnlimited

  • Charges for Additional Data Usage None

Network Management Policy

https://www.gci.com/about/terms-conditions/internet/internet-service

Privacy Policy

https://www.gci.com/privacy-policy

Customer Support

Learn more about the terms used on this label by visiting the Federal Communications Commission's Consumer Resource Center.

https://fcc.gov/consumer

F0001568880RES2024NW000004

Understanding Broadband Labels


At GCI, we're committed to consumer choice, innovation, transparency, and competition. For that reason, we support the FCC’s Broadband Labels requirement, which makes it easier than ever for you to understand broadband plan offerings.

The Broadband Labels are designed similarly to the nutrition labels you see on most food items sold in supermarkets. The Labels provide concise, specific information on all our broadband plans, including prices, speeds, data allowances, and other key features.

Publishing the Labels is only part of our ongoing effort to provide you excellent broadband service. Each year, we identify opportunities to improve the performance of our broadband service across Alaska and invest tens of millions of dollars in our network and in customer equipment. We are also working continuously to improve the testing process that underlies the Broadband Labels. That process further enables us to optimize your broadband service experience by proactively identifying areas that may be having a temporary atypical experience, keeping you connected with confidence.
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FAQs: Understanding your internet speed test results

It is important to understand that this test does not measure the speed of the internet connection to your home, it measures the speed of the internet connection to a device within your home. Results are often lower than plan speeds due to various factors outside your internet provider’s control, including WiFi conditions and device capabilities. With that in mind, if you run a speed test from a device with an expected WiFi speed that is lower than your plan, the results will be limited to roughly your device’s expected WiFi speed.
Our high-speed data plans are designed to support the bandwidth needs of many devices at the same time. Internet service is delivered to your home and as you connect different devices, it is divided and shared among them, reducing the speed of data transmission. Think of it as a huge water pipe running into your home, with a network of smaller pipes branching off of it to carry water to different areas: with each intersection point, less water flows through each pipe. So, the more devices you have connected to the internet in your home, the more bandwidth you’ll need to maintain high speeds across them.
Step 1: Move the device closer to your WiFi gateway. The closer you are to your gateway, the less chance for signal interference.

Step 2: Make sure the WiFi gateway is in a clear space, which allows the signal to travel and expand for better speed and coverage. For best results, do not place it on the floor or in a cramped space like a cabinet, closet, or drawer.

Step 3: Avoid interference. Place your WiFi gateway away from large household items and other electronic equipment that may block your signal.

Step 4: Relocate your Wi-Fi modem or router to the center of your home to increase its coverage potential.

Step 5: Manually restart your Wi-Fi modem. Unplug the power cable, wait one minute, then plug it back in.

Step 6: Consider the age of your connected device.

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