Alaska Communications Increases 4G LTE Coverage to Fairbanks

FAIRBANKS, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Alaska Communications ALSK wireless customers in Alaska's Golden Heart City now have access to expanded 4G LTE coverage, with faster, more reliable data speeds due to network upgrades in Fairbanks.

“Alaskans do more and more on their phones, creating a need for more reliable coverage in more areas at the fastest speeds available, all on-the-go, and our network delivers,” Chris Reaburn, Alaska Communications general manager, wireless, said.

With more than 20 upgraded cell sites, Alaska Communications customers will experience 4G LTE speeds throughout much more of Fairbanks.

“These improvements make the Fairbanks high-speed wireless data experience significantly better. Our customers can now browse the Internet faster downtown, on campus at UAF, or while cross-country skiing at Birch Hill, all from the latest devices on Alaska's largest wireless network,” Reaburn said.

Customers can enjoy the larger 4G LTE network on several devices, available at www.alaskacommunications.com or at the Fairbanks retail store at 410 Merhar Ave.

Alaska Communications also offers 4G LTE service in Anchorage and Juneau.

For more information on the Alaska Communications 4G LTE wireless network and a complete list of device pricing and plans, please visit www.alaskacommunications.com/4GLTE.

About Alaska Communications

Headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska Communications ALSK is a leading provider of high-speed wireless, mobile broadband, Internet, local, long-distance and advanced broadband solutions for businesses and consumers in Alaska. The Alaska Communications network includes advanced broadband and voice networks and the most diverse undersea fiber optic system connecting Alaska to the contiguous United States. For more information, please visit www.alaskacommunications.com or www.alsk.com.