About Alaska Communications
One of Alaska’s largest broadband and managed IT companies120+ year history serving Alaskans from the North Slope to KetchikanAlmost 500 employees$200+ million capital investment since 2020
150,000+ Miles of fiber, including two, subsea fiber-optic cabels connecting Alaska to the Lower 48Leading provider of geostationary and new, low earth orbit satellite technologyServes carrier, wholesale, enterprise, small business and consumer customersPowers Alaska's oil and gas, healthcare, education, tourism, and goverment sectorsEconomic Impact
Broadband supports Alaska’s economic growthA Deloitte research study shows that as broadband penetration increases, so does jobs growthIt also shows a strong correlation between broadband availability and GDP growthAlaska has underperformed relative to the national economy for several years, according to a University of Alaska Center for Economic Development 2022 studyBroadband infrastructure will play a key role in our economic and population growthIndustries now require broadband infrastructure for access to real-time data, automation, remote work; it’s critical for attracting new investments“Broadband can allow for greater access to formal education…it can expand the types of jobs available in a region, thereby raising the level of skills in the population.”
– Broadband for all; charting a path to economic growth, Deloitte research report, April 2021
2023 Investments and Beyond
Fiber to the home deployments in Anchorage and FairbanksBrings up to 2.5 symmetric gigabit speed, reliable, affordable and unlimited internet to homes and businessesAlaska FiberOptic Project collaboration with Calista Corporation, Doyon Limited, Gana-A ‘Yoo Limited and Tanana Chiefs Conferencecollaboration with Calista Corporation, Doyon Limited, Gana-A ‘Yoo Limited and Tanana Chiefs ConferenceTo learn more, visit www.akfiberopticproject.comContinued broadband upgrades in Anchor Point, Coffman Cove, Delta Junction, Fairbanks, Homer, Nenana, Nikiski, North Pole, Salcha, Soldotna with speeds up to 300 MbpsCommunity Impact
85 scholarships awarded to youth in 26 communities since 2010 though Summer of Heroes program in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of Southcentral Alaska$210,000 donated to Boys & Girls Clubs of Southcentral Alaska since 2010Decades-long partnerships with leading nonprofits, like Junior Achievement AlaskaEmployee volunteer grant program invests in hundreds of Alaska nonprofits in communities where our employees live and work
Our Culture
Our Employee Values
Team firstCustomer focused
Can-do attitude
Be Honest and act with integrity
Own your results
Diversity & Inclusivity
Diverse organizations are stronger and teams with diverse viewpoints are more resilient. IDEAL, which stands for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Learning, is a collaborative group of employee volunteers. IDEAL’s mission is to create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture where differences drive innovation and empathy drives connection.
For Wellness
We focus on our people, so they can focus on our customers. Our Wellness Program promotes a culture that actively supports the well-being of our colleagues, where they are empowered and inspired to be their best selves, whether at work or home.
For the Community
We are committed to the communities where our team members live and work. We recognize investing in our youth and their futures is how we build positive, healthy places to live. That’s why youth development – including initiatives that provide youth with opportunities for education and leadership, positive environments to learn and grow, and access to technology – is a core focus of Alaska Communications’ commitment to responsible corporate citizenship.
